The law of public listed companies 506 (6 points)
(LAW)
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Offered:
Not offered in 2004.
Synopsis:
Objectives: Students who successfully complete this subject should (1) understand the operation and regulation of the securities industry in Australia; (2) be able to analyse and examine critically the present regulatory regime from different perspectives and have an appreciation of the dynamics of the current and continuing process of reform of corporate and securities law; (3) have a clear and detailed knowledge and understanding of the structure and regulation of primary and secondary securities markets in Australia; (4) understand the aims and objectives of the Australian scheme for the regulation of company takeovers and have a basic knowledge of the details of the regulatory scheme; (5) have improved skills in statutory interpretation and drafting as a result of the detailed consideration of some of the most technical aspects of the Corporations Law which are dealt with in this subject and (6) have a greater understanding of the fundamental policy of disclosure and investor protection which is the basis of the Australian regulatory scheme for public companies.
Assessment: Optional written research assignment (3000 words): 30% Final examination (2 hours or 3 hours): 70% or 100%
Prerequisites: LAW1100 Legal Process
Corequisites: LAW4171 Corporations Law
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