This comprehensive collection of commentary and pertinent primary source material is your guide to the regulation of banking and financial services industries and securities laws in major jurisdictions. The author offers insight into the policies of international entities, such as the World Bank and the EU, with special attention to timely topics such as money laundering, asset forfeiture, and major international trading arrangements. English-language translations of current securities laws are also provided. This set includes documents, analyses, and commentary on such issues as foreign exchange markets, United States international banking and securities laws, and international banking standards of the Bank for International Settlements. This important reference provides solid information on which to build secure international financial transactions.