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Law of Investments and Financial Markets

Undergraduate | RMI-FNP22 | 2020

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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.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

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Law of Investments and Financial Markets

About this subject

  • 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. 

Entry requirements

Prior study

To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:

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Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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