"Financial regulation has entered into a new era, as many foundational economic theories and policies supporting the existing infrastructure have been questioned following the financial crisis. This book offers a timely exploration of financial regulation in the aftermath of the crisis in order...

Foundations of capital markets legislature in Europe -- Basics of capital markets law -- Market integrity -- Disclosure system -- Trading activities -- Intermediaries -- Financial services -- Organisational requirements for investment firms -- Regulation of benchmarks -- Takeover law -- Conclusion