Securitisation
Subject 730-732 (2009)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook
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| Level: | Graduate/Postgraduate |
| Dates & Locations: | For information about these dates, click here. |
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject. Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidates background and experience. |
| Prerequisites: | N.A. |
| Corequisites: | N.A. |
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None |
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None |
| Core Participation Requirements: | N.A. |
| Subject Overview: |
Objectives: A student who has successfully completed this subject should:
Syllabus: Securitisation is an innovative and flexible financing tool that provides an alternative (or, in some instances, a complement) to traditional forms of finance. The scope of assets securitised continues to expand. New securitisation structures are increasingly used in practice. This subject considers the legal issues that affect securitisation and examines how structures are tailored to reflect the commercial factors that drive securitisation transactions. It will also address in depth the credit crunch and the consequences thereof for securitisation. This subject covers both Australian and international (especially European) securitisation practice. Actual transactions will be discussed in class.
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| Prescribed Texts: | Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry. |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | Please see the Subject Objectives for this information. |
| Links to further information: | 730-732SecuritisationMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2009P Objectives: A student who has successfully completed this subject should:
Syllabus: Securitisation is an innovative and flexible financing tool that provides an alternative (or, in some instances, a complement) to traditional forms of finance. The scope of assets securitised continues to expand. New securitisation structures are increasingly used in practice. This subject considers the legal issues that affect securitisation and examines how structures are tailored to reflect the commercial factors that drive securitisation transactions. It will also address in depth the credit crunch and the consequences thereof for securitisation. This subject covers both Australian and international (especially European) securitisation practice. Actual transactions will be discussed in class.
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