Book description
This guide explains what mutual funds are, how they have developed and how they are used, regulated and administered across the globe. Both open-ended and closed-ended funds are described and the differences between the international markets, particularly USA, Europe and UK are addressed.
Written by successful trainer and consultant, Ray Russell, the material reflects the growth and importance across the globe of mutual funds as a means of investing in worldwide economic development, whether to build a fund for retirement or otherwise. Readers will gain a basic appreciation of Mutual funds in their many forms, advocating the use of the mutual fund as a sensible, efficient and ultimately rewarding means of investment. It covers the origins, purpose, development, uses, operation and regulation of mutual funds and draws attention to similarities and differences between major jurisdictions, commenting on their unique features and approaches.
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- PREFACE
- About the Author
- Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
- Chapter 2: THE MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS
- Chapter 3: REGULATION
- Chapter 4: CONSTITUTION AND CONSTRAINTS
- Chapter 5: FUND MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 6: MARKETING
- Chapter 7: ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 8: TAXATION
- GLOSSARY OF INDUSTRY TERMS
- USEFUL CONTACTS
- INDEX
Product information
- Title: An Introduction to Mutual Funds Worldwide
- Author(s):
- Release date: April 2007
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9780470062036
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