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Abstract

This Essay gives a general overview of the EC securities regulations and their influence on the offerings of securities involving several EU markets, with a particular focus on the disclosure requirements and the registration of prospectuses. This Essay will also discuss some regulatory concerns regarding the use of licensed intermediaries and their role in organizing a multi-jurisdictional securities offering. Lastly, this Essay will examine the debate on the reconciliation of various accounting principles and disclosure standards, an issue that is presently regarded as a priority on regulators' agenda, and one which will certainly affect the accounting practices adopted by global issuers of securities.

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