OTC Derivatives

Subject LAWS70312 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

August, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: The total class time is between 24 and 26 hours.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

Some commercial law experience is required.
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Subject Overview:

Principal topics will include:

  • OTC derivatives: Uses, terms and public policy issues
  • How OTC derivatives documentation works
  • The key business and investment uses of OTC derivatives
  • Choice of law and enforcement of OTC derivatives
  • Public policy questions: What role did OTC derivatives play in the global financial crisis?
Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should:

  • Be familiar with the purpose and structure of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives documentation, including that used in the United States
  • Understand the relevant terms and business uses of OTC derivatives
  • Be able to identify key issues when negotiating an OTC derivatives transaction
  • Understand the use of derivatives for business and investment purposes
  • Be familiar with the US and international jurisdictional and regulatory issues surrounding OTC derivatives
  • Identify and articulate public policy concerns with OTC derivatives transactions.
Assessment:

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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
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Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.

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