Australian Banking and Finance Law and Regulation

Australian Banking and Finance Law and Regulation provides a comprehensive, up-to-date and accessible introduction to the complexities of contemporary law and regulation of banking and financial sectors in one volume. The book provides a detailed analysis of Australia's financial market regulatory framework and the theoretical underpinnings of government intervention in the field. It delves into the legal changes implemented in response to the Global Financial Crisis and recent local scandals, exploring the complexities and subtleties of the 'banker?customer' relationship. Readers will appreciate the clear and concise treatment of key issues, cases and examples that offer an overview of major developments. The questions and answers at the end of each chapter serve as an effective tool for readers to assess and reinforce their grasp of the fundamental principles discussed.

1. Regulatory theory and framework; 2. Consumer protection and consumer credit; 3. Financial product regulation; 4. New challenges in the data-driven financial markets; 5. Banks,banking, and banker customer relationship; 6. Accounts; 7. The banker's duties and the customer's duties; 8. Cheques and bills of exchange; 9. Electronic banking; 10. Lending, secured lending and guarantees.

Dr Han-Wei Liu is Associate Professor of Law at the Yong Pong How School of Law, Singapore Management University, and an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Monash Business School.
Dr Weiping He is a lecturer at Monash Law Faculty, Monash University.