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This module aims to provide students with a broad introduction to the role played by the ‘City of London’ in the development of financial services ‘products’. This module has been designed to support both those with, and those without, a legal background. The overall purpose is for all students to understand the basic principles of legislation, regulation and compliance in the financial services industry, with the module embedding skills to support getting to grips with the legal language, workings and particulars that underpin the programme. The assessments have been designed specifically to enable non-lawyer/legal background students to gain a firm understanding of legal writing, including syllogistic reasoning. Furthermore, this will ensure that lawyers/legal background students entering the course are refreshed in academic rigour, and stretched/challenged, in preparation to work as masters (FHEQ 7) level.

Outline Syllabus:By completing this module, students are expected to cover the indicative content as follows: a. The role of the ‘City of London’ in the development of financial services ‘products’ b. Legislation, regulation and compliance in the financial services industry c. Impact of Brexit d. Financial markets and intermediaries a. In the UK b. In Europe e. Financial regulators and their relationships to: a. Economic growth b. Globalisation

Additional Information:There are no professional body requirements at this stage, however developments will be monitored and where appropriate, incorporated into module content.