Banks and financial institutions are central to the stability, efficiency and wealth of modern economies and businesses. This unit focuses on the impact of national and international financial regulation on banking contracts, bank secrecy, money laundering and fraud. Students become familiar with legal risks in commercial and investment banking, by examining the complex relationships and legal duties of the various parties engaged in modern finance. Topics covered include electronic banking, international trade finance and securitisation. The unit assists students to understand how the law is applied in practice through the use of case studies. Special emphasis is placed on how banking disputes may be resolved.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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completion of at least 48 credit points |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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CLAW2204 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | David Chaikin, david.chaikin@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | David Chaikin, david.chaikin@sydney.edu.au |