Bankruptcy Legal Systems in Comparative Perspective

Author: Ava Hupkes
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: In a competitive environment, bank bankruptcy (insolvency) is an inevitable economic phenomenon. The frequent occurrence of bank failures and financial crises worldwide reflects, to some extent, the importance of the legal system for bank bankruptcy (insolvency). This book systematically reviews the characteristics, content, and application of the bank bankruptcy legal systems in the United States, Canada, and the EU. It analyzes the responsibilities of bank regulatory agencies and also explores the legal issues faced by multinational banks and large comprehensive financial institutions. The book is highly systematic, with comprehensive and up-to-date content, making it of significant academic and practical value.
In a competitive environment, bank bankruptcy (insolvency) is an inevitable economic phenomenon. The frequent occurrence of bank failures and financial crises worldwide reflects, to some extent, the importance of the legal system for bank bankruptcy (insolvency) in Canada and the EU. The book analyzes the characteristics, content, and application of the bank bankruptcy legal systems in these countries, examines the responsibilities of bank regulatory agencies, and also discusses the legal issues faced by multinational banks and large comprehensive financial institutions. The book is highly systematic, with comprehensive and up-to-date content, making it of significant academic and practical value.