Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
7540LAWINF-JAN-PAR
Aims
This module will enable students to critically investigate the legal issues concerning consumer credit and financial promotions across a variety of platforms, including social networks and digital media. The Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority at the Finance and Leasing Association noted the importance of emerging needs within the financial services sector; “we recognise that consumer credit is not a monolithic market and we are intervening on specific products including credit cards, overdrafts and rent-to-own” (Bailey 2018).
Learning Outcomes
1.
Examine the nature of financial promotions, and the associated legislations
2.
Critically analyse contemporary issues in financial services promotions, including consumer credit
3.
Critically appraise the role of the Financial Conduct Authority in UK financial regulation
4.
Scrutinize the legal practices and issues concerning social networking marketing and digital media promotions in the financial services industry
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:By completing this module, students are expected to cover the indicative content as follows:
Financial promotions
Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) requirements
Consumer credit and the Financial Conduct Authority
Social network marketing
Digital media promotions
Additional Information:There are no professional body requirements at this stage, however developments will be monitored and where appropriate, incorporated into module content.