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Subject Outline LEGL921 Crime and Transnational Financial Transactions Autumn Session 2007 FACULTY OF LAW Subject Outline LEGL921 Crime and Transnational Financial Transactions Credit Point Value: 4 Introduction The subject focuses on the financial system, both domestically and internationally, the payments systems that underpins the financial system, financial crimes and abuses that involve those systems and methods of regulating, protecting and strengthening the financial system. It is intended to assist students in critically evaluating the role of the financial system, the influence of various social, political and economic factors that impact on the use and misuse of that system, and allow the students to develop ideas to strengthen the financial system against financial crime. LEGL921 does not deal in depth with the subject of money laundering, that is covered in LEGL920, Transnational Corporate Crime. Topic 1 Financial Systems An overview of the financial system and financial markets, including the main types of institutions that operate in these systems. Topic 2 Payment Systems An overview of the various forms of payment systems that are used domestically and internationally, including those in the underground economy. Topic 3 Financial Crimes An examination of the uses and abuses of the financial and payment systems by those who commit financial crimes. Topic 4 Regulation, Supervision and Enhancement Looks at financial system regulation and supervision both domestic and international in order to identify strengths and weaknesses within the financial system. Objectives and Outcomes Learning Objectives On completion of this subject students should be able to 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the financial system and the operations of the organisations that operate in that system. 2. Understand the various payment systems and the methods of payments involved in the settlement of transnational transactions and issues connected with them. 3. The nature and impact of financial crime upon the financial system. 4. Identify and discuss the social, economic and political factors that impact on the financial system. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of regulatory and supervisory systems and methods within the financial system and related environments. 6. Identify barriers to effective law enforcement and crime prevention in a global and regional economic crime context. 7. Identify and address weaknesses and vulnerabilities of national and international financial systems. Tertiary Literacies This subject will enable students to: 1. Understand and appropriately employ financial sector terminology. 2. Better communicate critical concepts. 3. Better communicate with key personnel from associated disciplines, including financial sector organisations, law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies. 4. Enhance written communication skills through written assignments and essays. 5. Enhance oral presentation skills through active classroom participation during the intensive learning sessions. 6. Convey clear analysis via assessment that rewards critical thinking and appropriate appraisal of information sources. 7. Enhance researching and referencing capabilities. 8. Enhance information technology literacy via Web based delivery and requirement for internet dependent research. Faculty Lecturers Hugh Dixon (Subject Coordinator) Room: