6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL
Postgraduate - Unit
Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
Faculty
Chief examiner(s)
Dr Emmanuel Laryea Research ProfileResearch Profile (http://monash.edu/research/people/profiles/profile.html?sid=3575&pid=3458)
Quota applies
Postgraduate programs are based on a model of small group teaching and therefore class sizes need to be restricted.
Not offered in 2019
Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites or co-requisites, but a sound knowledge of commercial law of at least one jurisdiction is desirable.
Notes
For postgraduate Law discontinuation dates, please see http://www.monash.edu/law/current-students/postgraduate/pg-jd-discontinuation-dates
For postgraduate Law unit timetables, please see http://law.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-unit-information/timetables/postgraduate/index.html
Previously coded as LAW7323
Synopsis
This unit examines the development, operation, and regulation of contemporary international financial system and markets. It also examines the transactions that are conducted within those financial markets, how the transactions are structured, the potential legal problems and how they can be overcome or managed.
The Australia Market is considered, as are the major markets in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The important areas of international financial regulation and policy concerning infrastructure, including capital adequacy, clearance and settlement, foreign exchange and payment systems are also examined.
Outcomes
On completion of this unit students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge and understanding of recent developments in relation to international banking and finance law, regulation and practice with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning
- Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to international banking and finance law, regulation and practice
- Conduct research in international banking and finance law and regulation based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods
- Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to international banking and finance law and regulation.
Assessment
Written research assignment (3,750 words): 50%
Take-home exam (3,750 words): 50%
Workload requirements
24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements)