Important Financial Laws and Regulations You Should Know

Financial laws and rules govern what financial institutions such as banks, brokers, and investment companies can do. These rules are generally put into effect by government regulators or international groups to protect investors, maintain orderly markets, and promote financial stability.

After the 2008 financial crisis, governments across the world were empowered to push for financial reforms designed to provide greater transparency of transactions and reduce risk, in order to make financial systems more stable and better regulated and to make global markets safer.

This financial laws and regulations guide helps you understand:

• Banking and Financial Regulation
• Commercial and Corporate Law
• The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
• National Credit Union Administration
• Securities and Exchange Commission
• Commodity Futures Trading Commission
• Federal Housing Finance Agency
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The financial laws & regulation glossary compiles a list of 140 most common terms you’re likely to encounter in alphabetical order. Every law and regulation is explained in detail, with clear and concise article style description and practical examples.

Knowing financial law is crucial to appreciating the creation and formation of banking and financial regulation, as well as the legal framework for finance generally. Understanding the legal implications of transactions and structures such as an indemnity, or overdraft is crucial to appreciating their effect in financial transactions.

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