BTF9380

Banking law (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Associate Professor Robin Edwards

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2003 (Evening)
Hong Kong 2-FLEX 2004 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Evening)

Synopsis: Topics include legal environment of the Australian financial system; banker-customer relationship; liability for advice; the impact of the Trade Practices Act; negotiable instruments; letters of credit; standby credits; guarantees; electronic banking; Bankers' Codes of Conduct; Banking Ombudsman; Privacy.

Assessment: Research assignment (3000 words): 30% + Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week