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Hands on investorAn investor who has a large stake in a corporation and takes an active role in its management. Antithesis of hands-off investor.Hands on investor Similar MatchesExpert investorExpert investorA legal term given to an investor whose experience is such that members of the FSA are entitled to assume that he fully understands the nature of the investment he is making. American Association of Individual Investors (AAII)American Association of Individual Investors (AAII)A not-for-profit organization to educate individual investors about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other financial instruments. Investors Compensation SchemeInvestors Compensation SchemeA compensation scheme for investors with operating rules set by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). This scheme was replaced by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) in December 2001.The FSCS may be able to assist private investors if the firm with whom an investment was made is fully authorised and has gone into default and cannot pay out claims. No compensation can be sought when investment values decrease as a result of market trends or inflation. The maximum amount claimable under the FSCS is £48,000 which comprises the first £30,000 in full and 90% of the next £20,000. Note: An authorised firm must have satisfied the FSA that it is 'fit and proper' to conduct investment business. A list of authorised firms, known as the Central Register is maintained by the FSA. However members of Recognised Professional Bodies (RPBs) such as solicitors are not included in the ICS and operate their own compensation arrangements. Building Societies Investor Protection SchemeBuilding Societies Investor Protection SchemeA scheme set up to give limited protection to people with share and/or deposit accounts in authorised building societies which fail. Building societies are regulated and supervised by the Financial Services Authority and this scheme was replaced by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) in December 2001. In the case of an authorised building society being wound up there is a provision to pay compensation of 90% of a person's shares and/or deposits up to a set maximum. Hands off investorHands off investorAn investor who has a large stake in a company, but does not wish to play an active role in the management of the corporation. Further SuggestionsNational Association of Investors CorporationSecurities Investor Protection Corporation Investors service bureau National Association of Investors Corporation Investor Protection Scheme Small investor Investor fallout Investor relations Accredited investor Nonaccredited investor American Association of Individual Investors retail investor institutional investor Moodys investors service Long term investor Angel investor Retail investors Individual Investor Express Delivery Service |
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