By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze the foundations of the Dodd-Frank Act, evaluate its impact on financial markets, and apply key reforms in governance, transparency, and risk management. They will gain the ability to interpret the Volcker Rule, assess derivatives regulation, examine securitization reforms, and appraise executive compensation practices.
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of one of the most transformative financial regulations in U.S. history. Learners will progress from understanding the Act’s origins and swap market reforms to evaluating securitization practices, capital standards, and bailout restrictions. Finally, the course delves into governance, hedge fund oversight, and compensation reforms that align executive incentives with shareholder and public interests.
What makes this course unique is its step-by-step approach, blending regulatory theory with practical financial examples drawn from real market structures. Through structured modules, quizzes, and case-based insights, learners will build both conceptual clarity and applied knowledge, equipping them to interpret regulatory frameworks, evaluate compliance strategies, and design informed financial decisions in a global market context.
This module introduces learners to the origins and core regulatory frameworks of the Dodd-Frank Act. It explores the Act’s background, the implications of the Volcker Rule, and oversight mechanisms for swaps and derivatives. By the end, learners will understand the foundational elements that shaped U.S. financial reform and improved transparency in complex markets.
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9 vidéos4 devoirs
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9 vidéos•Total 70 minutes
Introduction to Dodd Frank Act•8 minutes
The Volcker Rule•9 minutes
The Volcker Rule Continues•4 minutes
Type of Swaps•10 minutes
Security Based Swap•10 minutes
Derivatives Regulation•6 minutes
Swap entities Types•7 minutes
Title VII requirements•9 minutes
Title VII requirements Continues•6 minutes
4 devoirs•Total 60 minutes
Graded - Foundations of the Dodd-Frank Act•30 minutes
Introduction and Market Restrictions•10 minutes
Swaps and Derivatives Oversight•10 minutes
Title VII Regulatory Requirements•10 minutes
Transparency and Market Stability
Module 2•2 heures à terminer
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This module examines how the Dodd-Frank Act addressed securitization, credit rating agencies, and capital requirements to restore financial stability. Learners will explore the Act’s emphasis on accountability, enhanced disclosure, and reduced taxpayer exposure to bailouts, ensuring a safer and more transparent marketplace.
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8 vidéos4 devoirs
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8 vidéos•Total 60 minutes
Securitization Process•4 minutes
Securitization Reforms•11 minutes
Credit Rating Agencies•8 minutes
Increased Potential Liability•6 minutes
Capital and Leverage•12 minutes
Examples of Capital•5 minutes
Bailouts•7 minutes
Bailouts Continues•8 minutes
4 devoirs•Total 60 minutes
Graded - Transparency and Market Stability•30 minutes
Securitization and Reform Measures•10 minutes
Credit Ratings and Legal Liability•10 minutes
Capital Standards and Bailouts•10 minutes
Governance, Compensation, and Final Insights
Module 3•1 heure à terminer
Détails du module
This module focuses on corporate governance reforms, hedge fund oversight, and executive compensation under Dodd-Frank. Learners will study how these measures improved accountability, aligned executive incentives with shareholder interests, and enhanced investor confidence in financial institutions.
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5 vidéos3 devoirs
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5 vidéos•Total 34 minutes
PE and Hedge Funds•5 minutes
Executive Compensation•9 minutes
More on Executive Compensation•9 minutes
Conclusion•9 minutes
Self Test•3 minutes
3 devoirs•Total 50 minutes
Graded - Governance, Compensation, and Final Insights•30 minutes
Private Equity, Hedge Funds, and Governance•10 minutes
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