78006 Financial Services Law

Requisite(s): 77885c Legal Process and Legal Research OR 60 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice

These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.

This subject looks at the legislative and policy background to financial services law reform. The following issues are canvassed: securities; managed investment schemes; derivatives; superannuation, insurance and other financial products; transitional issues; licensing requirements for financial markets and clearing and settlement facilities; compensation and other issues for financial markets; licensing requirements for financial services providers; disclosure requirements for licensees and authorised representatives; disclosure requirements for financial products; conduct requirements for financial services licensees; misconduct, enforcement and penalties for financial services; title and transfer; qualified privilege; and approved codes of conduct.