Undergraduate RMI-FNP22-2021

Law of Investments and Financial Markets

Outline the regulatory frameworks that impact the financial services industry.

Dig into key chapters of the Corporations Act and the ASIC Act. Explore financial advisors' statutory duties. Broaden your knowledge of mortgages and estate planning.

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this subject students will be able to:

Understand the Corporations Act2001, relevant case law and ASIC regulations.
Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying principles of corporate finance law.
Apply the key legal rules associated with a range of investments and associated issues. In addition, the course provides an opportunity for students to develop generic capabilities. These include the ability to: read and comprehend legislation, read and comprehend relevant common law.
Identify and critically analyse legal and associated issues in the context of relevant legislation and common law.
Express that analysis in writing in a precise manner.
Problem solve, involving the application of knowledge to current issues.

Topics covered

- Please refer to RMIT University’s Learning Management System - Canvas, for further details.

Entry requirements

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

USA-BLW17-Business Law
CUR-BLW14-Business Law (No longer available)

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

The subject examines the areas of law that impact on investors and those working in industries associated with investment products. Various forms of investment are considered including financial services and products, managed investments, real property and direct investments into companies.

Assessments

Assessment Task 1 (Linked CLOs: 1, 2) (10%)
Assessment Task 2 (Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (40%)
Assessment Task 3 (Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 29 Aug 21 to 28 Nov 21

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.