Regulation of Capital Markets

CLAW2203

As capital markets for debt and equity become increasingly sophisticated understanding their regulation is essential. This unit examines the regulation of capital markets and the legal and industry controls governing their operation. Detailed consideration is given to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's powers and responsibilities, including the areas of: financial service providers, short selling, insider trading and other market misconduct, market integrity, corporate governance, disclosure and proposals to reform the regulatory environment. The roles of other institutions such as the Australian Securities Exchange and the status and enforcement of its listing rules are also explored.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Senior

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 1

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: CLAW2203

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes

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