 | | |
| Version 2013-2014 |
|
| DROI8026-1 | Law and Taxation of Financial Institutions
|
|
| Duration : | 24h Th |
|
| Number of credits : |
|
|
| Lecturer : | Denis-Emmanuel Philippe |
|
Language(s) of instruction :
|
| French language |
|
Course contents :
|
| 1. Scope.
This course aims to introduce students to the legislation and tax regimes of banks and insurance companies, with a view to approaching the legal problems which these institutions face on the one hand and the taxation on their products on the other. Analysis of these products will be limited to those relating to saving and investments.
2. Contents.
a. Introduction. Banks and insurance companies. Bancassurance, assurfinance and bancassurfinance. Prudential control (CBFA). Bank secrecy. The European Directive on taxation on savings. "Special mechanisms". Money laundering.
b. The banking world. (i) banking products for individuals. Interest, dividends, capital gain and group investments. (ii) Banking products for companies. (iii) CIU tax regime.
c. The world of insurance. Introduction. Fire, accident and miscellaneous risks and life insurance. (i) Life insurance and income tax. The three pillars. (ii) Life insurance and inheritance law. |
|
Learning outcomes of the course :
|
| By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate that they are familiar with concepts relating to the banking and insurance world, such as: banking secrecy and confidentiality; money laundering; compliance; special mechanisms; the European Directive on savings taxation. Describe the taxation regime of a savings or investment product (shares and investment bonds, mutual funds, pension plans, life insurance, insurance bonds etc.).
- Identify the problem described in a case, find the legal rules or regulations which are applicable and justify their application;
- Help a third party choose a savings or investment product with full knowledge of the taxation regime. |
|
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
|
| Course in tax law from the 3rd year of the Baccalaureat in Belgian and international tax law from the 1st year of the Masters. |
|
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
|
| |
|
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
|
| 1. Methodology used
- A1 Theoretical presentation illustrated with examples and practical cases.
- A3 Casework resolution
2. General course planning Oral examination
3. Distribution of student workload.
4 ECTS x 24 hours TE = 96 hours - 24 hours of in-class lessons
- 30 hours of course study and understanding the subject
- 18 hours of reading, casework resolution and on-line exercises. |
|
Recommended or required readings :
|
| Text of Powerpoint slides on-line. |
|
Assessment methods and criteria :
|
| E1/E3 Reproduction of concepts, principles, regulations and the ability to explain them and to identify them in a case. E3 Casework resolution, justification of the tax rules being applied.
Students will be assessed on their mastery of concepts and principles and their ability to construct a reasoned and coherent argument respecting the hierarchy of norms and legal principles.
Oral examination both in the first and second sessions (and in the second extended session). In the first session: during the week following the end of the course (organised in modules in September and October).
This course exempts students from the course on Taxation of savings and insurance in the Complementary Masters in Taxation law. Students have to choose, however a replacement course of the same length.
Relative weight of individual assessment: 100% |
|
Work placement(s) :
|
| |
|
Organizational remarks :
|
| |
|
Contacts :
|
| jpbours@skynet.be |
|
