Con Men: A History Of Financial Fraud And The Lessons You Can Learn (1St Edition)
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Published: November 2013
Published By: Pearson Education
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Financial fraud, whether large or small, is a persistent feature of the financial markets. If you scratch the surface of the investment world you'll find a continuous stream of major financial scandals which are almost unbelievable in the sheer scale of their subterfuge.
The Con Men is a wry look at some of the biggest names in the investment world and the frauds they have committed. Fast-paced and witty, it unpicks the financial scandals of the last few years and tells us what we need to know to protect our money in the face of greed, betrayals and lies. It offers up valuable lessons we can use to protect our investment, by answering the crucial questions:
- Who are the fraudsters?
- Why do frauds and mega-frauds happen?
- Why are there more frauds during market booms?
- Why can't the regulators stop them?
- How can I protect myself without overpaying for phoney protection?
Leo Gough was the editor of two investment newsletters during the 1990's, 'The Zurich Club' and 'Taipan' for Fleet Street Publications. Since 1997 he has spent much of his time in the Asia/Pacific region, working with banks, such as Citibank, and consultancy firms, such as AT Kearney. Currently Leo is working in management consultancy in the Middle East. He is the author of more than 20 books on personal finance and investment.