BTF5112 Banking and finance regulation
Faculty of Business and Economics
BTF5112 Banking and finance regulation is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BTF5112
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BTF5112
No unit lists BTF5112 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed 24 credit points of study to undertake this unit.
Overview
This unit is drawn on the existing and emerging legal and regulatory aspects governing banking and financial sector. You will be introduced to a range of legal issues covering traditional banking, financial advice and sale of financial products, consumer credit, securities and lending, electronic payments, fintech and anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing. This unit will be of interest if you wish to develop a deeper understanding of regulatory aspects in banking and finance sector.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On ev |
Assessment
- Exercise20%
- Written30%
- Written50%
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 incorporating ASIC’s product intervention power, design and distribution obligations and financial accountability regime
- 2
evaluate how key principles governing the financial advice framework are implemented to ensure compliance and ethical standards in financial advisory services
- 3
assess legal compliance in consumer credit activities under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act (NCCPA)
- 4
evaluate the statutory obligations of the reporting entities under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime in Australia
- 5
investigate legal and regulatory challenges related to electronic banking, cybersecurity, financial technology, and sustainable finance aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- 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 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 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
BTF5112 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Minu Scaria
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTF5112?
BTF5112 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BTF5112 offered?
In 2027, BTF5112 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is BTF5112?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BTF5112 have an exam?
No. BTF5112 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BTF5112?
BTF5112 is part of Business law, governance and regulatory risk.