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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.

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$1,812 $2,062

Your upfront cost: $0

International student?

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 01 Mar 2021
  • 30 Aug 2021
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Australia's largest dual-sector institute, offering both TAFE and higher education, RMIT University proudly delivers work-related education and practical research relevant to current business and community needs. More than 60,000 students study with RMIT, and many of their degrees are available through Open Universities Australia.

QS RANKING 2021

15

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

23

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

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

  1. Understand the Corporations Act2001, relevant case law and ASIC regulations. 
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying principles of corporate finance law.
  3. 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.
  4. Identify and critically analyse legal and associated issues in the context of relevant legislation and common law.
  5. Express that analysis in writing in a precise manner.
  6. 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:

  • CUR-BLW14-Business Law
  • USA-BLW17-Business Law

Special requirements

No special 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

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

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