Money Market Funds in the EU and the US: Regulation and Practice - Tapa dura

The authors in this important collection examine every aspect of money market funds from their history, through their functions, their types, to the appropriate forms of regulation. This monumental work will be the standard reference text for the foreseeable future. (John Flood, Prof of Law and Sociology, University of Westminster Law School)

This is the most detailed and comprehensive account of money fund regulation to date. It's a must-read for every money market professional or anyone interested in the short term markets. (Zak Green, Western Asset Managment)

The book will provide useful information on the evolution of the European (and non-US) money market fund industry. (Jeffrey Gordon, Columbia Law School)

This collection of essays edited by two recognised finance experts represents cutting edge and balanced thinking in the mechanics, legal status and operations of Money Market Funds. It is an indispensable companion for policy-makers, lawyers, regulators and scholars with an interest in this fast-moving field. (Emilios Avgouleas, Chair in International Banking Law and Finance, University of Edinburgh)

This book provides the first comprehensive examination of the regulation of the money market fund sector.

In consideration of the current regulatory uncertainties in the sector, this book provides practical help to legal and market practitioners by setting out regulations governing money market funds in the EU and in the US. Providing a comparative approach, analyzing the regulatory environment in the EU and in the US, the book outlines what is required to determine portfolio management and regulatory compliance issues. In doing so, it determines whether a particular analytical approach is sufficiently credible vis-a-vis comparative benchmarks, which is increasingly pivotal in the contemporary setting of the global financial market.

Contributing authors offer their interpretations of legal rules and relevant guidelines as well as commentaries, checklists, and practice examples. Divided into three parts; parts one and two cover money market fund development and regulation in the EU and in the US, respectively. Part three provides a comparative analysis of US and EU regulatory models, money market fund ratings, money market funds outside the US and EU and systemic risk regulation.

Given the current issues surrounding money market fund regulation, this book is a vital and timely resource offering a comprehensive comparative analysis and rigorous account of money market funds on both sides of the Atlantic.