The fourth edition of International Securities Law Handbook is an accessible reference book for any practitioner involved in the issue or sale of securities in foreign jurisdictions. Whilst there is a development of international standards for the financial markets, global integration is hindered by the lack of regulatory harmonisation making this a complex area to navigate. The Editors, Jean-Luc Soulier and Marcus Best, have used their international expertise to produce a handbook that guides the reader through the different laws and regulations and promotes a clear working knowledge of the legal framework of the key jurisdictions.

The style and design of International Securities Law Handbook has been substantially revised and updated for the fourth edition to incorporate new elements and make it easier to find information and make country by country analysis. The key elements of securities law and regulations in 39 jurisdictions are examined in individual country chapters, written by leading international experts. The coverage has been further extended for the fourth edition with Chile, Columbia, Italy, Poland, Russia and Thailand included for the first time. The chapters are uniform in approach, highlighting the same 22 key areas of importance for each jurisdiction, allowing for comparisons between jurisdictions to be easily made.

Key topics covered include: ;

• description of the securities markets

• the listing/market authority

• the regulatory authority

• principal laws regulating the securities markets

• requirements and procedures

• civil and criminal liability for securities law breaches

• prospectus/disclosure requirements

• quasi-securities and derivatives

• exemptions available

Gain a clear understanding of the legal framework governing international securities with the expanded and updated International Securities Law Handbook – Fourth edition.