This eCourse consists of two modules. Module 1 provides an overview of the key loan types and structures used to extend credit to private wealth clients. It also explores the general lending environment in the private wealth management industry and regulatory and compliance issues associated with such lending.

Module 2 looks at the benefits and risks of alternative investments and associated strategies for private wealth clients and describes the main sub-classes in this category. Alternative investments are those that are not included in the traditional investment classes and typically include investments such as private equity, hedge funds, and real assets.

On completion of this eCourse, you will be able to:
- Define the general environment for lending to private wealth clients, and regulatory and compliance issues related to such lending
- Identify the key types of personal loan to HNW clients
- Recognise the main commercial lending structures used in the private wealth management industry
- Identify other types of credit extended to private wealth clients
-Recognise the attractions and drawbacks of alternative investments for private wealth clients
- Identify the importance of hedge funds and identify their key sub-types
- Recognise the benefits and drawbacks of private markets and private equity
- Define the real asset class and list its key subtypes

Module 1: Private Wealth Management - Credit & Lending Services

Topic 1: Extending Credit to Private Clients
Topic 2: Personal Lending
Topic 3: Commercial Lending
Topic 4: Other Types of Lending

Module 2: Private Wealth Management - Alternative Investments
Topic 1: Overview of Alternative Investments
Topic 2: Hedge Funds
Topic 3: Private Equity
Topic 4: Real Assets