Key Developments in Personal Finance Author:John Matatko, David Stafford At the end of 1983 the total amount of personal investment in this country stood at over 150 billion, with a growth of over 50% in four years. This book charts the growth and changes in the personal finance industry since 1960 and looks ahead to future developments. The book examines in detail the sources of funds and the financial instruments c... more »hosen by individuals and households. The flows into various financial institutions, banks, building societies, insurance companies, unit trusts, national savings and their competitive nature are all analyzed.« less