Regulating EU Capital Markets Union

The current framework of EU regulation concerning capital markets is complex and partly inconsistent in the way that it is applied in the various Member States. Through the Capital Markets Union (CMU) project the European Union is pursuing the goal of establishing a true single market for capital in Europe. Regulating EU Capital Markets Union: Fundamentals of a European Code is the first of a two-volume series proposing the codification of EU legislature as a way to establish this goal. This book analyses all existing capital markets regulation. It explains the idea of codification, looks at the added value of a European Capital Markets Code, discusses key concepts of the current regimes and elaborates on the goals of the future codification act. The work explores the idea that the provisions spread over numerous rulebooks should be brought together in a single legal act in the form of a regulation and organized in a systematic way to reduce complexity thereby facilitating accessibility of capital markets law. Drawing on the experience of academics from various European countries, this volume discusses possible contents of a European Capital Markets Code, addresses approaches to regulatory reforms and explores the role of private enforcement.

The current framework of EU regulation concerning capital markets is complex and partly inconsistent in the way that it is applied in the various Member States. Through the Capital Markets Union (CMU) project the European Union is pursuing the goal of establishing a true single market for capital in Europe. Regulating EU Capital Markets Union: Fundamentals of a European Code is the first of a two-volume series proposing the codification of EU legislature as a way to establish this goal. This book analyses all existing capital markets regulation. It explains the idea of codification, looks at the added value of a European Capital Markets Code, discusses key concepts of the current regimes and elaborates on the goals of the future codification act. The work explores the idea that the provisions spread over numerous rulebooks should be brought together in a single legal act in the form of a regulation and organized in a systematic way to reduce complexity thereby facilitating accessibility of capital markets law. Drawing on the experience of academics from various European countries, this volume discusses possible contents of a European Capital Markets Code, addresses approaches to regulatory reforms and explores the role of private enforcement.

The current framework of EU regulation concerning capital markets is complex and partly inconsistent in the way that it is applied in the various Member States. Through the Capital Markets Union (CMU) project the European Union is pursuing the goal of establishing a true single market for capital in Europe. Regulating EU Capital Markets Union: Market Conduct and Corporate Disclosure in a European Code is the second of a two-volume series proposing the codification of EU legislature as a way to establish this goal. This volume focuses on a reform of market abuse, short selling, corporate disclosure and public takeovers. In doing so, it considers the fact that financial markets law is now characterized by the idea of promoting sustainable investments. In addition, the book proposes to introduce union wide civil liability and to harmonise administrative sanctions. A higher degree of harmonisation will foster greater market integration and remove barriers to cross-border activity. A holistic codification follows the framework of Better Regulation, namely the principle of proportionality and of a comprehensive and coherent approach. The book proposes relief of regulatory burden for companies listed on regulated markets to incentivize growth companies to go public. Codification allows for a comprehensive approach, thus the consideration of all affected aspects. Furthermore, a codification fits into the objective of following a coherent approach- codification is consistent with the high-level and long-term policy objectives of the Capital Markets Union and the Savings and Investment Union.

The current framework of EU regulation concerning capital markets is complex and partly inconsistent in the way that it is applied in the various Member States. Through the Capital Markets Union (CMU) project the European Union is pursuing the goal of establishing a true single market for capital in Europe. Regulating EU Capital Markets Union: Market Conduct and Corporate Disclosure in a European Code is the second of a two-volume series proposing the codification of EU legislature as a way to establish this goal. This volume focuses on a reform of market abuse, short selling, corporate disclosure and public takeovers. In doing so, it considers the fact that financial markets law is now characterized by the idea of promoting sustainable investments. In addition, the book proposes to introduce union wide civil liability and to harmonise administrative sanctions. A higher degree of harmonisation will foster greater market integration and remove barriers to cross-border activity. A holistic codification follows the framework of Better Regulation, namely the principle of proportionality and of a comprehensive and coherent approach. The book proposes relief of regulatory burden for companies listed on regulated markets to incentivize growth companies to go public. Codification allows for a comprehensive approach, thus the consideration of all affected aspects. Furthermore, a codification fits into the objective of following a coherent approach- codification is consistent with the high-level and long-term policy objectives of the Capital Markets Union and the Savings and Investment Union.