
This Second Edition provides comprehensive and concise analyses and explanations of the European legislation that is key to financial services.
In recent years, financial markets have expanded to offer a wide range of services and instruments in both a domestic and crossborder context. Financial crises have highlighted the serious consequences of vulnerabilities in the financial services sector. Accordingly, the EU has issued legislation to regulate matters such as securities services, market transparency, investments and payment services. The variety and depth of the EU legislation has resulted in a complex legal landscape that has grown for more than 20 years.
This Commentary clearly analysis the following: