BTF3601 Banking law
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTF3601 Banking law is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BTF3601
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
- BTC3200Banking and finance lawNo reviews yet
- BTF2601Banking law
After BTF3601
No unit lists BTF3601 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
This unit examines the legal foundations of Australia’s banking and finance regulatory framework, focusing on the rights and obligations of financial institutions, regulators, and customers. You will explore the legal and ethical standards governing the provision of financial advice and assess the regulatory principles underpinning consumer credit activities. The unit also addresses the statutory compliance requirements imposed on reporting entities under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime.
In addition, you will investigate the regulation of electronic banking and payment systems, alongside the emerging challenges and regulatory gaps created by technological innovation and the ongoing disruption of traditional banking practices, including FinTech.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Exercise10%
- Exercise20%
- Quiz / Test20%
- Examination50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
analyse the legal and regulatory foundations of Australia’s banking and finance sector
- 2
evaluate how key legal principles governing the financial advice framework are implemented to ensure compliance and ethical standards in financial advisory services
- 3
collaborate with others to assess legal compliance in consumer credit activities using statutory provisions
- 4
analyse the statutory obligations of reporting entities under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) framework in the financial services industry
- 5
investigate legal and regulatory issues and gaps impacting electronic banking and emerging financial technology.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Assessments-
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
BTF3601 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Minu Scaria
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTF3601?
BTF3601 has no prerequisites.
When is BTF3601 offered?
In 2026, BTF3601 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BTF3601?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTF3601 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BTF3601?
BTF3601 is part of Business law and Taxation.