ICSA Employee Share Schemes Handbook 2nd ed

Employee share ownership is a subject that cannot be ignored by business leaders and commentators. The expectations of employees for financial involvement in the businesses for which they work will continue to make employee share ownership a priority for competitive companies if high quality employees are to be recruited and retained, motivated and incentivised.

The ICSA Employee Share Schemes Handbook provides detailed and accurate information and guidance on implementing employee share ownership schemes.

Comprehensive coverage is provided on the range of schemes available, highlighting the differences between each and their suitability to particular sets of circumstances. This new edition offers:-

• a full update on the establishment and operation of the range of employee share scheme arrangements together with an update on the continuing role of employee share trusts

• detailed guidance on the changes in the statutory and regulatory infrastructure, such as those introduced by the Finance Act 2003

• new chapters on areas such as the European Prospectus Directive,Treasury shares and Transfer pricing.

Written in a clear, practical style, this book is an invaluable resource for those who need to gain an insight into the subject of share ownership and its potential for business.