The banking industry and its legal environment have seen significant changes since the First Edition of this book. This has brought in many challenges not only for bankers but also for lawyers whose job it is to advise, deal with and represent bankers. The Fourth Edition, like its predecessor editions, is ideal in meeting these challenges and current demands within the banking industry.

In this Edition, the authors have created a comprehensive and convenient study and reference companion for all those who are familiar with the dynamics of day-to-day banking operations and business by blending in the law, the latest developments and current practices especially in the areas of electronic banking and data transfer. It also illustrates and examines the importance of the legal and regulatory framework within the Malaysian financial system which bankers have to operate, covering the provisions of the relevant legislation, guidelines and international standards affecting bankers; the exchange control in banking and financial transactions as well as the risks that bankers, financiers, creditors and lenders should be aware of relating to lending and securities, guarantees, loan recovery and secured debts.

Key Features
Includes reference to cases and research materials of up to 2011

– Relevant key case reports and summaries included for readers’ convenience:

• Appendix 1 : Digital Signature Act 1997
• Appendix 2 : Computer Crimes Act 1997
• Appendix 3 : Payment Systems Act 2003

– Reference to key legislation included, namely:

• Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001;
• Banking and Financial Institutions Act 1989;
• Bills of Exchange Act 1949;
• Central Bank of Malaysia Act 2009;
• Companies Act 1965;
• Computer Crimes Act 1997;
• Contracts Act 1950;
• Development Financial Institutions Act 2002;
• Digital Signature Act 1997;
• National Land Code 1965;
• Payment Systems Act 2003

This highly practical new handbook deals with listing rules from a transactional point of view, assisting users in implementing the rules laid down by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. It includes guidance on the regulatory framework, dealing with the UKLA, getting listed and working with other jurisdictions.

Written in a user-friendly style, this book contains checklists, flowcharts and a class test template which will guide the reader through this complex area.

Contents:
1. Introduction to the Listing Rules and UKLA
2. Equity securities market
3. Sponsors, enforcement and suspension of securities
4. Listing criteria and contents of listing particulars
5. The listing process
6. Specialised routes to market
7. Investment entities and venture capital trusts
8. Corporate governance and continuing obligations
9. Transactions and financial information
10. Dealing with the UKLA
11. Alternative Investment Market
12. Overseas companies and the EU
dealing with other jurisdictions and mutual recognition
13. Specialist securities and securitised derivatives
14. New developments – EU and UK
Appendix 1: Case studies
Appendix 2: Transaction checklist