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LAW-2544 Banking Law
Mr. Michael W. McCurdy,
3 credits day; 3 credits evening.
This course will survey the complex regulatory regime governing the operations of commercial
banking organizations in the United States. The primary focus will be on federal regulation of
banks and bank holding companies. Nevertheless there will also, of necessity, be coverage of
federal regulation of other types of depository institutions and holding companies -- such as
credit unions, savings associations, and savings and loan holding companies -- as well as of state
regulation of depository institutions and their holding companies. Current issues relating to bank
mergers, diversification of banking organizations into other forms of financial and commercial
activities, regulatory responses to troubled banks (including federal enforcement authority), and
regulation of foreign bank activities will be covered.
Faculty comments
: This introductory course in banking law is focused on state and federal
regulation of banks and bank holding companies and the changing landscape of financial
regulation generally as a result of the recently enacted Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and
Consumer Protection Act. Each student will be evaluated based upon the final exam (100%).
Regular attendance in class, active interest and participation in class discussions and exercises,
and preparation for class are required of each student. The instructor tries to also make use of
group exercises to help problem solve and analyze various issues.
Elective Course
Meets Base Menu Requirement
Meets Financial Services Concentration Requirements
Final Exam Required
<<Course Updated: March 15, 2016>>