BTF2601

Banking law (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Associate Professor Robin Edwards

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2003 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Malaysia Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Malaysia Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: The bank-customer relationship; types of account; current issues in banking law; negotiable instruments including cheques and bills of exchange; the duties and responsibilities of the paying bank and collecting bank; negotiable and allied instruments in international trade; electronic funds transfer.

Assessment: Assignment (2000 words): 30% + Examination (open-book, 3 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: BTF1010