Asset Management and Investor Protection An International Analysis [Paperback]

Scandals in financial institutions, weakness in the world economy, and volatility in financial markets bring to the fore front issues of regulation and consumer protection. This comparative survey of how investors are currently protected in a range of countries in Europe and the United States is set in an accessible and theoretical framework. It will be invaluable for academics and students involved in the analysis of financial markets and regulation as well as practitioners in financial institutions and regulatory authorities.

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List of Abbreviations
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. The Policy Implications
3. Summary of Research Findings
4. Assets under Management: Europe and the USA
5. The Industry Structure: Europe and the USA
6. The Regulatory Framework
7. The Regulation of Investment Management Services in the USA
8. The Basel Committee's Proposals on a Capital Charge for Operational Risk
9. Survey of European Asset Managers
10. A Case Study in Authorized Collective Schemes
11. Literature Review
Glossary
References
Index