Banking Law 2600-ERSM1BL
The course is divided into four blocks. The topics discussed will include:
Class 1:
- Defining banks and banking law
- Banking business model
- EU & national banking law – overview
Class 2:
- Objectives of banking regulation
- Financial stability
- Investor / consumer protection
- AML mechanisms
Class 3:
- Principles of banking supervision
- The implementation and impact of the Basel III standards and the single rulebook in the EU and Poland
- The main authorities and institutions responsible for banking regulation and supervision in the EU and Poland
Class 4:
- Lifecycle of a bank
- Banking Resolution and Deposit Guarantee in the EU and Poland
- The role and functions of the Bank Guarantee Fund in Poland
- The legal rights and obligations of banks and their creditors in banking resolution
Type of course
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
• Explain the main principles and sources of EU banking law
• Identify and apply the relevant EU legal rules and standards governing banking activity
• Compare and contrast the different types of banks and banking services in the EU and Poland
• Evaluate the role and functions of the European Central Bank and the European Banking Authority in the EU banking system
• Recognize and assess the mechanisms and procedures of banking regulation, supervision, and resolution in the EU and Poland
• Recognize and assess the legal risks and challenges faced by banks and their customers in the EU and Poland
• Communicate and present their arguments and opinions on banking law issues effectively and persuasively
Assessment criteria
Presence in class 40%
Participation 60% - active and constructive participation in the lectures and discussions
Additional information
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