July 2005

CHAPTER 31.5

MONETARY ASSETS

INTRODUCTION

31.5.1 Introduction

This chapter provides guidance on the various types of monetary assets that the official receiver is likely to encounter. Monetary assets are often particularly easily sold or dispersed, so it is important that the official receiver takes the correct steps to identify and protect these assets at the earliest opportunity.

This chapter is divided into 6 parts as follows :

Part 1 - Cash (paragraphs 31.5.2 to 31.5.6)

Part 2 - Earned/unearned income (paragraphs 31.5.6 to 31.5.19)

Part 3 - Cash at bank and other investments (paragraphs 31.5.20 to 31.5.39)

Part 4 - Life assurance (paragraphs 31.5.40 to 31.5.49)

Part 5 - Stocks and shares (paragraphs 31.5.50 to 31.5.69)

Part 6 - Other monetary assets (paragraphs 31.5.70 to 31.5.90)

[On to Part 1 - Cash]