Banking Law

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Because of the role banks play in financing both businesses and consumers, commercial banking has been called the key industry of our society. This course examines the historical roots of the unique regulatory and legal structure of the American banking system and the respective roles played by the Federal Reserve, the FDIC and other regulatory authorities. The course focuses on the dynamic changes taking place in our banking system - from megamergers to internet banking to the proliferation of new products and services - and the way that law and regulation have adapted over time to accommodate these changes.