77711 Corporations, Finance and Securities

This subject considers a number of topics of current relevance to corporations law, securities law and corporate finance. The topics covered in the course include: takeovers; share buy-backs; the federal company law regime; investigations and related topics; developments in directors' duties; an overview of the financial markets; securitisation; the securities industry; controls on public offerings; criminal and civil sanctions relevant to the securities industry; financial advisers; secured and unsecured finance; corporate and unincorporated joint ventures; leasing; subordination; use of commercial paper as a financing technique; syndication and participation; credit facilities; and credit facilities.