Introduction to Financial Regulation and its Different Forms

The video explores various forms of financial regulation within the UK financial sector, focusing on macroprudential and microprudential regulation, the evolution of the UK's regulatory structure, and specific regulations like deposit insurance, bank firewalls, capital and liquidity requirements, and conduct regulation. It highlights the importance of these regulations in maintaining financial stability and preventing crises, while also discussing their limitations and challenges.

Discuss the rationale behind running on a bank and how Deposit Insurance addresses this issue.

What are the potential limitations of Deposit Insurance?

How do the Basel accords influence capital standards for banks?

What measures are being taken to curb excessive conduct in banks post-2008?