BTF2601

Banking law ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Associate Professor Robin Edwards

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Malaysia Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2005 (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