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LAW7442
Faculty of Law
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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSLRefer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
Synopsis
This unit provides an overview of the key relevant legal principles and practice of banking. It primarily addresses the regulation of banks and other deposit-taking institutions and their relationship with their customers. It covers law, policy and regulation of banking, lending and payments services. It will be taught on a comparative basis, looking at how these institutions are regulated in Australia and comparing this to the position in key banking centres overseas (in particular US, EU and UK positions)
ObjectivesTo give students a broad understanding of Australian banking law. Students will develop sufficient working understanding of the areas of law to which they are introduced to be able to advise in the resolution of problems, planning of strategies and provide an informed opinion and argument on the key current debates in this area. Assessment
Class participation - oral and written presentation (1,500 words): 20% Chief examiner(s)Contact hours24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements). |