The new 17th edition of Chalmers & Guest provides a complete encyclopaedia to the law and practice relating to bills of exchange, cheques and promissory notes.

It covers the complete banking law and practice in relation to negotiable instruments and presents detailed expert commentary on all aspects of the law relating to bills of exchange, cheques and promissory notes. It considers the capacity and authority of parties, offers extensive references to the relevant case law and looks at modern trends, such as electronic transfer of funds.

Also, the book provides commentary on the important cases that have occurred since the previous edition and includes an extended range of references to Commonwealth authorities. It takes into consideration the Gambling Act 2005, the Consumer Credit Act 2006 and other statutory changes since the previous edition and looks at the recent legislation amendments including those to the Bills of Exchange Act 1882 and Cheques Act 1982.

The banking industry and its legal environment have seen significant changes since the First Edition of this book. This has brought in many challenges not only for bankers but also for lawyers whose job it is to advise, deal with and represent bankers. The Fourth Edition, like its predecessor editions, is ideal in meeting these challenges and current demands within the banking industry.

In this Edition, the authors have created a comprehensive and convenient study and reference companion for all those who are familiar with the dynamics of day-to-day banking operations and business by blending in the law, the latest developments and current practices especially in the areas of electronic banking and data transfer. It also illustrates and examines the importance of the legal and regulatory framework within the Malaysian financial system which bankers have to operate, covering the provisions of the relevant legislation, guidelines and international standards affecting bankers; the exchange control in banking and financial transactions as well as the risks that bankers, financiers, creditors and lenders should be aware of relating to lending and securities, guarantees, loan recovery and secured debts.

Key Features
Includes reference to cases and research materials of up to 2011

– Relevant key case reports and summaries included for readers’ convenience:

• Appendix 1 : Digital Signature Act 1997
• Appendix 2 : Computer Crimes Act 1997
• Appendix 3 : Payment Systems Act 2003

– Reference to key legislation included, namely:

• Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001;
• Banking and Financial Institutions Act 1989;
• Bills of Exchange Act 1949;
• Central Bank of Malaysia Act 2009;
• Companies Act 1965;
• Computer Crimes Act 1997;
• Contracts Act 1950;
• Development Financial Institutions Act 2002;
• Digital Signature Act 1997;
• National Land Code 1965;
• Payment Systems Act 2003