The Global Financial System: Structure and Regulation

The Global Financial System program is not being offered at this time.

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For questions about this program, please contact the Program on International Financial Systems (PIFS).

Develop deep understanding of the global financial system and the impact on the legal industry.

Lawyers and legal professionals, financial professionals, and policy makers need a clear understanding of how the international financial system functions and how it is governed to advance in their careers and lead their organizations. The Global Financial System: Structure and Regulation provides an in-depth understanding of fundamental and emerging policy issues, as well as timely reflections on current events impacting global markets and policymakers. 

The Global Financial System: Structure and Regulation is an in-person program led by Professor Hal S. Scott and other leading academics that will give participants a detailed framework for analyzing policy issues that will shape the financial system of the 21st century, allowing them to understand and convey the ramifactions on their work and their clients. Participants will have an opportunity to engage with speakers and each other on core challenges facing their industry, clients, and stakeholders.

Delivered over three days, the program will consist of sessions that cover ten core topics in banking and capital markets, from traditional issues, such as capital and liquidity, to new challenges, such as emerging financial technology, to in-depth coverage of the largest financial markets in the world in the United States, the European Union, and China. The program will also feature brief recorded interviews with leading market and policy makers. This unique in-person program will give participants the chance to directly discuss these topics with faculty from Harvard Law School and other leading institutions, expert practitioners in the field, as well as fellow attendees.

About The Global Financial System: Structure and Regulation

  • PROGRAM GOALS

    The Global Financial System: Structure and Regulation is an immersive program designed to provide participants with deep understanding of the issues influencing the global financial system and the impact on the legal industry and clients. Participants will:

    • Develop foundational knowledge of how financial systems work and how they are regulated.
    • Gain a deep understanding of how to analyze the policy issues that will shape the 21st century financial system.
    • Discuss recent events in the financial sector, including crypto-currencies and markets, the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, and new regulation of capital markets in major markets.

    Upon successfully completing the program, participants earn a Certificate of Completion from Harvard Law School Executive Education.

  • CURRICULUM

    Case studies, lectures, and classroom discussions ensure that techniques and frameworks are memorable and applicable to participant’s work. The Global Financial System: Structure and Regulation will feature the following topics:

    1. Introduction and Overview to the Global Financial System
    2. Capital and Liquidity
    3. U.S. Capital Markets
    4. U.S. Banking Markets
    5. The European Union & the Euro
    6. The Chinese Financial System
    7. Asset Management
    8. FinTech
    9. Derivatives
    10. Sovereign Debt
  • PARTICIPANTS

    The Global Financial System: Structure and Regulation is designed for those interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the policy framework for the international financial system. The program content will be applicable for both a U.S.-based and international audience.

    This program will benefit the following mid-level and senior professionals:

    • Lawyers in law firms or in-house legal departments
    • Policymakers and regulators
    • Financial sector professionals
  • FACULTY

    Our faculty members are distinguished academics, educators, researchers, authors, and practitioners in their respective fields.

    Teaching Team

    • Anna Gelpern, Scott K. Ginsburg Professor of Law and International Finance – Georgetown Law
    • Hal S. Scott, Faculty Chair, Emeritus Nomura Professor of International Financial Systems – Harvard Law School
    • Joshua B. Sterling, Partner – Milbank LLP
    • Daniel K. Tarullo, Nomura Professor of International Financial Regulatory Practice, and former Governor of the Federal Reserve Board – Harvard Law School
    • Chiara Zilioli, Director General of Legal Services – European Central Bank
  • ADMISSIONS

    The application includes two short answer questions:

    • “Please describe why this program is relevant to you.”
    • “Please describe what insights and experiences you would be able to contribute to Q&A sessions and program discussions that would benefit other participants.”

    Visit the application for additional information on the application process.

  • TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS

    Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodations.

    There are several hotels in Harvard Square within walking distance from the Harvard Law School campus:

    Sheraton Commander

    The Charles Hotel

    Prentiss House by Thatch

    Hotel Veritas

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