Financial Regulation

Introduction

A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence; or a good piece of music. Everybody can recognise it. They say: “Huh, it works. It makes sense.” Barack Obama. Will the spate of new regulation really make the world a safer place for investors in the aftermath of the global financial meltdown? This is the dilemma facing financial markets and players worldwide. Some participants believe that the additional requirements and hurdles have simply created more complexity and costs. Others see the benefit in an environment that aims to put client needs first.