Broken into a series of direct and insightful articles from a broad range of legal and financial experts in the private client sphere, the guide outlines the most important legislative and case law developments and considers their practical impact. Articles also address some of some tricky and related areas that private client solicitors should know about, such as investment strategies, farming law, and litigation.

Lending is one of the most important functions of any financial institution. If not managed properly, it can lead to credit quality problems, threatening the existence of the financial institution. To manage the lending function properly and mitigate credit quality problems, bank loan officers should be adequately trained in risk assessment techniques. No single textbook has previously covered credit risk analysis and lending management in a comprehensive and complete manner.'Credit...

THE CULT AUSTRALIAN FINANCE BESTSELLER NOW UPDATED WITH THE LASTEST TAX CHANGES.Ever wondered how the wealthy seem to pay less tax than the average person?As the saying goes, there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. While tax may be a boring subject, unfortunately it is something we all need to master. In this book, Allan Mason shares his knowledge from over 40 years in tax and accounting, in an easy-to-read format. You will learn about real case studies ...

Your superannuation is one of the biggest assets many of us will ever own, and it will play a critical role in our future plans. But do you know enough about your super, and are you in control of your investment?Control Your Own Super Fund enables you to take control of your financial future. Expert adviser Paul Clitheroe breaks through the confusion and changing laws of superannuation, and provides advice on how to get the most from your investment. He tackles all the com...

People are more interested than ever before in understanding the inner workings of the City. In this fully revised and updated edition, Lex Van Dam, presenter of BBC2's Million Dollar Traders, gives you all the tools you need to start trading and understanding how the City works.Lex turns his years of expertise into How to Make Money Trading, which covers all the essential information you need to understand the stock market and trading. From managing a portfolio a...

How the Stock Markets Work has long been an established favourite for anyone who needs a straightforward, accessible introduction to the stock markets. This guide concisely explains how the stock markets have developed as well as how they operate today and is a must-buy for anyone looking to learn more about this sector of the financial industry.This new edition has been updated and revised throughout.

A revised, fully updated 9th edition of this bestselling book about investing in stocks and shares.This book, first published in 1992, is one of the most enduring guides to investment in the stock market ever published. Now in a thoroughly revised, updated 9th edition this bestselling volume has been written and kept up to date by a professional long-term investor. It explains in plain English how the stock market works; what affects share prices;...

Before Dragons’ Den, Richard Farleigh built a career in global finance running trading desks and developing the strategies that underpin this book.Taming the Lion has been widely praised by leading financial publications including the Financial Times, The Telegraph, The Independent, and Investors Chronicle.Described by The Telegraph as “a tour de force in common sense investing,” it focuses on profiting from big...

Bad Banks is a gripping account of the problems and scandals that continue to bedevil the world's banking system some eight years after the credit crunch.It follows the fortunes and misfortunes of individual banks, from RBS to Lloyds. It exposes instances of mis-selling, money laundering, interest rate fixing and incompetence. And it considers the bigger picture: how the failings of the world's banking system are threatening to undermine our future economi...

Whether you have or are considering a self-managed super fund (SMSF), are advising on a SMSF as an accountant, financial planner, auditor or product developer, or simply have an interest in Australia’s $700 billion super powerhouse, The Guru’s Guide to SMSFs will become your “Go-To Guide” and SMSF pathway for years to come. Written by Australia’s leading SMSF expert and adviser, Grant Abbott, The Guru’s Guide to SMSFs will take you through: - The “What”, the “Why” and the benefits of creat...

Yes you CAN retire well, no matter what your current income level! We all want to retire with enough money to actually enjoy our non-working years. But for many, advice on investments, properties, cash-flow, superannuation and simply finding a financial planner can be overwhelming and confusing. Whether you're a parent thinking of the future for your kids, or dreaming of how you can retire early, this book will give you a simple plan to enjoy the best years of your life with enough time & ...

Investing overseas can be a very intimidating, even scary, subject. Even though many of us would love to invest internationally, we have limited information on how and where to place our money. This book will demystify global investing by providing novice investors with practical guidelines on how to invest overseas while helping them to avoid the inherent pitfalls.Global Investing Made Easy covers all the main aspects that a non-financial person should know before embarking on a g...