Module Information
Course Delivery
Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
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Other | Private study on DL units; Preparation and submission of written assignment; Additional research and private study |
Assessment
Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
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Semester Assessment | Module Assessment Written Assignment of 5,000 words | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Display a knowledge and understanding of the key issues in international banking law and to critically evaluate the implications of the international banking crisis of the early 21st Century.
2. Display a knowledge and understanding of the legal and regulatory principles associated with the regulation of banks on an international basis.
3. Critically evaluate the current judicial, legislative and regulatory approaches towards building a safer international financial system.
4. Display an ability to access the relevant literature and materials in this field and how to use them in a critical discussion of the issues covered by this subject.
5. Present critical and well-informed argument regarding the problems of achieving an effective international regulatory system.
Brief description
Content
2. An examination of international best practice.
3. The role of central banks and lender of last resort financial assistance.
4. The legal framework for bank insolvency.
5. Cross-border issues.
Reading List
Recommended TextCampbell, Andrew and Cartwright, Peter (2002) Banks in Crisis: the Legal Response Ashgate Primo search Campbell, Andrew and others (2007) Deposit Insurance Palgrave Macmillan Primo search Hupkes, Eva (2000) The Legal Aspect of Bank Insolvency Kluwer Primo search LaBrosse, John and others (2009) Financial Crisis Management and Bank Resolution Informa Primo search Schooner, Heidi and Taylor, Michael (2010) Global Bank Regulation: Principles and Policies Academic Press Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7