Journal of Financial Regulation
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating critical issues in financial oversight.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Regulatory Frameworks and Compliance:
Explores the structures and effectiveness of financial regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions, including compliance mechanisms and the impact of regulations like MiFID II. - Risk Management and Financial Stability:
Focuses on the analysis of systemic risks in financial markets and institutions, including studies on sovereign debt, banking regulations, and climate-related financial risks. - Technological Innovations in Finance:
Investigates the implications of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and decentralized finance (DeFi) for financial regulation and governance. - Consumer Protection and Ethical Standards:
Examines issues related to consumer protection in financial markets, including the regulation of financial advisers and the ethical considerations in financial transactions. - International Financial Regulation:
Analyzes the global dimensions of financial regulation, including the interactions between national regulations and international regulatory standards.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Financial Regulation:
With the rise of AI in finance, there is an increasing focus on how these technologies can be regulated effectively to enhance security and compliance. - Climate Change and Financial Regulation:
The intersection of climate change and financial regulation is becoming a significant area of interest, with research exploring how regulations can address environmental risks. - Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Regulation:
The emergence of DeFi has prompted a surge in studies assessing the regulatory challenges and frameworks necessary for governing these innovative financial systems. - Cybersecurity in Financial Systems:
As financial systems become more digitized, the importance of cybersecurity in regulatory frameworks is gaining attention, with a focus on safeguarding against emerging threats. - Consumer Rights in Financial Transactions:
There is an increasing emphasis on consumer protection and the ethical standards required in financial services, reflecting a growing awareness of the need to safeguard consumers.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Banking Regulation:
There is a noticeable decrease in papers focusing on traditional banking regulations as newer topics like fintech and decentralized finance take precedence. - Post-Crisis Regulatory Reforms:
Research centered on the immediate aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis and the associated reforms has waned, suggesting a shift towards contemporary regulatory challenges. - Historical Analysis of Financial Crises:
The journal has seen fewer papers that delve into the historical context of financial crises, indicating a move towards more current and forward-looking analyses.
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