Browsing RJA Maģistra darbi / RGSL Master's Thesis by Subject "Research Subject Categories::LAW/JURISPRUDENCE::Financial law"
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Ambiguities surrounding the fifth anti-money laundering directive of the European Union in relation to trusts
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2020)The main objective of this Thesis is to identify and analyze the ambiguities surrounding the 5AMLD in relation to trusts and similar legal arrangements, to assess whether the identified ambiguities weaken the ability to ... -
Analysis of the law on the prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing and law on International Sanctions and National Sanctions of the Republic of Latvia in relation to non-residents and non-entities and comparison with international requirements. Main problems and solutions
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2019)The study examines the impact of changes in the Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing and Law on International Sanctions and National Sanctions of the Republic of Latvia on non-residents and ... -
Anti-money laundering: civil liability of banks vis-a-vis their customers
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2018)In this master’s thesis the nearly unexamined topic of the civil liability of banks vis-à-vis their customers for improper application of anti-money laundering measures in the Latvian perspective is explored. The findings ... -
Anti-money laundering: external accountants as “gate-keepers” in money laundering schemes in Latvia
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2019)The main aim of the master’s thesis is to present an analysis of accountants’ involvement in money laundering schemes due to the lack of regulation on the profession. The research is based on the Financial Action Task Force ... -
Application of international economic sanctions by the United Nations and by the European Union
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2023)There are several organizations in the international environment that have the authority to apply and implement economic sanctions in order to preserve international peace and security. The United Nations and the European ... -
Application of shareholders’ agreement in the Republic of Latvia and the United Kingdom
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2020)Nowadays, the companies are the most important actors in domestic and international commerce. The company is the legal entity represented by an association of natural or legal persons called members or shareholders. As a ... -
Blockchain technology implications on digital copyright and neighboring rights: possible ways of applications, advantages for rightsholders protection and enforcement challenges
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2020)The thesis objective is to assess blockchain technology implications on rightsholders’ exclusive rights protection and enforcement in the digital environment. The Master thesis explores blockchain potential to limit existing ... -
Blockchain-based tokens issuance under the EU framework: is it underdeveloped?
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2020)This thesis aims to explore a theoretical background for blockchain-based funding options and token issuance, to verify tokens classification from the legal point of view based on their structure and method of distribution, ... -
Can the assignment of a financial claim be regarded as a financial instrument?
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2018)The main aim of this thesis is to provide with an answer to the question as to whether the assignment of financial claims should be regarded as constituting financial instruments. The question is interpreted from the ... -
Climate risk in reserves portfolio’s of Latvijas Banka and European Central Bank – legal requirement or risk/return enhancing strategy?
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2022)Climate change has been a central topic in financial industry amongst both academicians and financial market participants for a while now. Despite the breath and wealth of available information on this subject matter, there ... -
Combatting fraudulent conveyance: a review of Section 96 of the Latvian Insolvency Law
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2021)Fraudulent conveyance is a transaction with the goal to hinder, delay or defraud creditors. One countermeasure against such behavior is provided by avoidance proceedings. In Latvia, this is available under Section 96 of ... -
Comparative analysis of EMI licencing and authorisation between the Baltic States
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)The EU has a framework in place to regulate electronic money services, primarily governed by the Directive 2009/110/EC (Electronic Money Directive, EMD). This directive lays down the legal framework for the issuance of ... -
Crowdfunding regulation comparison: Latvia and other Baltic states
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2019)The main purpose of the thesis is to provide an overview of crowdfunding market and investigate current and potential crowdfunding legal regulation in the Baltic States, as well as to assess in more details current and ... -
Cryptocurrency money laundering and artificial intelligence: a compelling tool or unethical intrusiveness?
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2022)Nowadays the use of cryptocurrency as a means of exchange is growing rapidly. With the technological advancements also financial crime advances, as criminals are developing new ways to launder money, finance terrorism or ... -
Cryptocurrency regulation: tendencies and challenges in the European Union
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2018)While the popularity of cryptocurrencies is growing, the regulation of cryptocurrencies still remains largely underdeveloped body of law. In order to understand the ongoing debate of cryptocurrency regulation, it is crucial ... -
Customer due diligence requirements, in the context of anti-money laundering regulations in Latvia.
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2021)This thesis investigates the problem of Latvian banks’ discriminatory habits towards non-residents in the context of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, a practice which could have a negative impact on direct foreign ... -
The definition of cryptocurrency and mining for the purposes of tax regulation
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2020)The work aims to determine the main problems and gaps in cryptocurrency and mining taxation with the aim of proposing an effective hypothetical model of tax regulation for the hypothetical country in which it is absent. ... -
Definition of the term “ultimate beneficial owner” within the scope of European anti money laundering legislation and sanctions legislation currently applicable in the European Union on the Russian Federation
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2023)The term “beneficial owner” plays a critical role within the compliance area in the European Union- both Anti Money Laundering and Sanctions. Thus the author is aiming to research what is the definition of the term “ultimate ... -
Did floating rate notes stopped floating? An investigation on legal impacts of negative interest rates on bond agreements and their trade
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2018)Most securities pay a coupon as a form of interest from the borrower to the lender. While interest rates in the Euro Area are at historical low levels, as a common market practice, fixed income bonds can yield negatively ... -
Effects of the Anti-Base Erosion Rules (Pillar Two) implementation on tax sovereignty
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2023)Tax sovereignty is essential for a state to determine and collect its own taxation. However, this sovereignty is constrained by international tax law and the globalization of the global economy. The Organization for Economic ...