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NDFA launches capital secure fixed growth plan
NDFA, provider of structured products in the UK, has launched the five-year Capital Secure Fixed Growth Plan March 08 offering a 45% fixed return. The plan, which provides full return of capital, is linked to the FTSE 100 and offers 45% return without…
Barclays stockbrokers launches FTSE linked investment note
Barclays stockbrokers has launched the five-year FTSE 100 Accelerated Return Investment Note. The note is linked to the performance of the FTSE 100 index, and is traded on the London Stock Exchange. It offers a one-off return equal to 75% at maturity if…
Barclays Stockbrokers launches new income investment note
Barclays Stockbrokers has launched the Regular Income Investment Note, linked to the performance of the FTSE 100 index. The five-year note offers quarterly income payments equivalent to 7% gross per year.
Lehman launches two new issues
Lehman Brothers has launched the Enhanced Returns Plan issue 3 and the new Enhanced Deposit Plan in conjunction with the ISA/plan manager DRL.
First ETF in South Africa certified sharia-compliant
South African investment bank Absa Capital’s NewGold exchange-traded fund has been certified sharia-compliant, a first for a South African ETF.
Barclays Wealth launches new suite of investments
Barclays Wealth has launched a new suite of investments offering competitive pay-offs. The new suite, which is open between March 3 and April 30, is designed to attract rollover money from impending maturities and is attractive for ISA investors who want…
UBS offers food index for structured products and ETCs
UBS has announced the launch of the UBS Bloomberg CMCI Food Index which will be available through a variety of funds, exchange traded commodities and UBS structured products. The index is available in US dollars, euros and Swiss Francs and covers 13…
UBS and Bloomberg launch CMCI Food Index
The new UBS Bloomberg CMCI Food Index provides direct exposure to the food sector.
NDFA launches two investment plans
NDFA has launched the Twin Option Kick Out and Accelerated Growth Plan, following in the wake of its Income or Growth Plan launched in February. The three plans form NDFA’s most aggressive season campaign in recent years.
Barclays Capital launches new guaranteed deposit accounts
Barclays Capital has launched the Ecological Trio Deposit Account and the Five Year Guaranteed FTSE 100 Deposit Account as the latest products in its Structured Deposit Series for Offshore Bonds. The accounts are designed exclusively as investment links…
Linking to the DJ Stoxx 50
Barclays is offering a five-year income product linked to the DJ Stoxx 50 index - rather than the DJ Eurostoxx 50 - that pays an annual income of 7.25%, or 1.8% per quarter, with a growth option attached
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