The reforms that are being put in place post-recession are looking set to change the financial world as we know it - in some ways dramatically.

As everyone begins to dust themselves off - albeit cautiously - people and corporations need to have a clear understanding of what these new proposals mean for individuals and corporations alike. What is the future of financial markets? What are the roles of hedge funds, investment banks, rating agencies - all pieces of the puzzle which, to a greater or lesser extent, have very much been seen as culprits of the 2007 crisis?