This course aims to equip students with a sound general knowledge and conceptual understanding of aspects of Banking and Finance Law and aims to develop in students associated practical legal skills in the application of those principles to banking transactions.  
The modern economy is driven by credit and debt. The amount of new debt determines the amount of money that is released into the economy. This in turn stimulates various sectors of the economy, such as construction, communication, manufacturing, etc. Banking and Finance Law is central to this dynamic. In order to facilitate new debt, every modern economy requires a robust legal framework to give investors certainty of credit protection. Without proper legal framework, the whole global financial system would collapse. 
In a market downturn, knowledge of Banking and Finance Law is even more valuable for lawyers and other market participants. 
The course will cover both the theoretical and practice aspects of Banking and Finance Law, develop a good understanding of different types of financial instruments and structures in the market, insolvency and debt restructuring techniques, and how the legal concepts apply in each case.

Examination (duration: 2 hours)

- An open-book examination held at the end of the semester during the normal examination period will be part of the assessment.

- The examination will assess the student's ability to analyse and critically evaluate, and to communicate arguments in writing with knowledge and understanding of the rules and principles learnt from reading primary and secondary resources and also in class.

Grading of Student Achievement: Standard (A+ A A- ... F)

Applicable to students admitted before Semester A 2022/23 and in Semester A 2024/25 & thereafter

Students must obtain a minimum mark of 40% in examination and an overall mark of 40% or above in order to pass the course.

When University facilities and resources are available, students are required to take a computer-based examination in computer labs. During the examination, students are blocked from access to files, programme and the Internet.

Applicable to students admitted from Semester A 2022/23 to Summer Term 2024

Students must obtain a minimum mark of 50% in examination and an overall mark of 50% or above in order to pass the course.

When University facilities and resources are available, students are required to take a computer-based examination in computer labs. During the examination, students are blocked from access to files, programme and the Internet.