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Decades of Scandal: Ethics, Regulation, and Governance

Understanding the Historical and Ethical Context of Financial Regulation.

Created byPeter Lennon
BeginnerUpdated Oct 29, 2023

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleTrace the historical development of financial regulation and its pivotal moments.
  • check_circleAnalyze the causes and consequences of major financial scandals and crises.
  • check_circleIdentify the role of governance and compliance in preventing systemic failures.
  • check_circleUnderstand the ethical dilemmas faced by financial and legal professionals.

About This Course

Delve into the intriguing history of financial regulation and governance in "Decades of Scandal: Ethics, Regulation, and Governance."

This course provides a comprehensive examination of how the financial landscape has evolved from the Roaring 20s to the present day. Explore pivotal moments, significant policy shifts, and ethical considerations that have played a crucial role in shaping the world of finance.

  • Trace the evolution of regulation from the Roaring Twenties and 1930s reforms (Securities Acts, FDIC, Glass-Steagall) through periods of stability and deregulation.
  • Analyze major crises including the Savings & Loan collapse, the Asian Financial Crisis, Long-Term Capital Management, the Dot Com Bubble, and the Enron era accounting and auditing scandals.
  • Investigate the 2008 Financial Crisis, its roots in mortgage-backed securities, and the subsequent bailouts and massive regulatory fines.
  • Review post-crisis misconduct, such as LIBOR and foreign exchange rate manipulation, and widespread failures in financial crime compliance (AML, Sanctions, Tax Evasion) highlighted by cases like HSBC, UBS, and Danske Bank.

Through this journey, identify the essential elements of regulatory enforcement actions and discuss the critical ethical considerations relevant to professionals navigating these complex environments. This course highlights persistent governance, risk management, and compliance failures and prompts reflection on future challenges and ethical responsibilities.

Course Content

1 activity • 1 videos • duration: 1h 4m

  • videocamDecades of Scandal
    Duration 64:49

Your Instructor

Peter Lennon

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I am a Lawyer, Forensic Accountant, Arbitrator, Mediator and a Professor of Business. I also represent Whistleblowers from around the world seeking to blow the whistle in the USA on Corporate Scandals.

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

What Students Are Saying

4.9 out of 5
Student's Choice
16 reviews
  • JK
    Jonathan K.
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    Good straightforward case about corporate ethics and some of the most notorious examples from the last few decades

  • JS
    Jordan S.
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    Well done/

  • KF
    Kaye F.
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    I loved this course. So interesting to hear the history and how we got here.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are a registered provider with 300+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 27 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.

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