Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate an understanding, in comparative perspective (Ireland/Europe/USA) of the fundamental principles of financial regulation.
Indicative Module Content:
Topics include the regulatory toolkit, the role of the Central Bank of Ireland, the regulatory architecture in the EU, and the role of the Federal Reserve Bank in the USA. The course also explores ethical practice in financial regulation, exploring the emergence of an emphasis on organisational culture as a regulatory tool, the meaning and significance of ethics and culture, the root causes of ethical failure, and potential governance antidotes which may prevent regulatory contravention