Banking and Finance Law (Master Year 1 / Fall)

Originally, the function of banking and finance law was to provide a safe legal framework for contractual relations between lenders and borrowers. Over time, it becomes the backbone of international trade and business transactions, since all major companies are listed on (at least one) financial market and therefore rely on banking and finance law for their own development, under the supervision of various regulators. To better apprehend business law today, it is necessary to acquire basic knowledge on banking and finance law.
This course focuses on the fundamentals of banking and finance law with the aim of understanding how it may affect every single business entity around the world, being reminded that banking and finance law is perhaps the best example of what could be seen as a true international legal system. Furthermore, this course also provides guidelines for the students to better understand the ways financial markets are operating, especially in Europe.
Session 1. General introduction
Session 2. Debt
Session 3. Equity
Session 4. Financial Markets
Session 5. General conclusion