International Finance: Law and Regulation has been specifically written from the viewpoint of practitioners in law and finance, providing an in- depth guide to the law and regulation of offshore markets and the international aspects of major financial markets in the USA, the EU, Japan and elsewhere. The title is unique in discussing all issues bearing on the subject - law, regulation and government policy - and dealing with regulation of the banking, securities, derivatives and foreign exchange sectors. * State-of-the-art overview of a wide-ranging subject in one comprehensive source * Practical approach - written from the practitioner's perspective * Offers specific analysis of key financial jurisdictions: the USA, EU and Japan * Also covers offshore finance and the emerging markets * Case studies complement the theory and commentary * Leading US author - Director of the Program of International Financial Systems at Harvard School of Law.