A Research Agenda for Financial Law and Regulation

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A Research Agenda for Financial Law and Regulation

9781803929989 Edward Elgar Publishing
Edited by Joseph Lee, Reader in Corporate and Financial Law, University of Manchester, UK and Aline Darbellay, Assistant Professor of Corporate and Capital Markets Law, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Publication Date: January 2025 ISBN: 978 1 80392 998 9 Extent: c 288 pp
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This prescient Research Agenda explores the transformative impact of technological advancements on legal and regulatory frameworks in the financial sector. Balancing theory, practice and empirical findings, it provides a comprehensive analysis of the opportunities and challenges presented by the shift towards decentralisation and disintermediation.

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Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in each area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.

This prescient Research Agenda explores the transformative impact of technological advancements on legal and regulatory frameworks in the financial sector. Balancing theory, practice and empirical findings, it provides a comprehensive analysis of the opportunities and challenges presented by the shift towards decentralisation and disintermediation.

Bringing together a diverse array of leading experts at the crossroad of law, finance and technology, this Research Agenda analyses the dynamic relationship between financial regulation and advanced technologies. From the revolutionary potential of blockchain and AI, to the insights gained through data analytics and other emerging fields, chapters delve into the complexities of navigating this evolving landscape. By challenging the traditional focus on financial intermediaries, this book calls for a re-evaluation of regulatory strategies to ensure that the benefits of technological advancements are maximised while mitigating their potential risks.

A Research Agenda for Financial Law and Regulation is an invaluable resource for students and scholars interested in commercial law and finance and banking law. It is also of great importance to researchers seeking to identify gaps in current financial law and policy research. The book’s practical focus will also be of benefit to legal practitioners.
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