law5ifl international financial law

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL LAW

LAW5IFL

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Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject will analyse international financial transactions from a legal and regulatory perspective, focusing on the impact of the on-going global credit crisis. The subject will begin with an introduction to the development of global financial markets and an overview of the implications of transnational regulatory efforts. From this basis, the course will analyse the major international financial transaction structures, specifically: (1) international syndicated loans; (2) international bond offerings; (3) swaps; (4) global offerings; (5) securitisation; (6) credit derivatives; and (7) project finance. Use of standardised documentation, as well as interdisciplinary and comparative materials will be made where relevant.

SchoolLa Trobe Law School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorGordon Walker

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

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PrerequisitesN/A

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Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsLaw and Practice of International Finance - University EditionPrescribedP. WoodLONDON: THOMSON SWEET & MAXWELL, 2008

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