Focus offers step-down triggers on Credit Suisse-issued defensive autocall

A European barrier on the FTSE 100 and Euro Stoxx 50 puts capital at risk in this six-year autocall, which offers a fixed 10% in the first year, rising incrementally in subsequent years if no kickout occurs at lower trigger levels that start from year two

Focus Structured Solutions has issued a six-year investment linked to the performance of the FTSE 100 and Euro Stoxx 50 indexes, which could be called early on the basis of index performance. Capital is protected at maturity only if the index closes at 60% or more of its initial level on the final day of investment.

The FTSE/Stoxx Defensive Booster Kick Out Plan offers a potential early return of 10% (not compounded) after the first year, which then increases by 7% for each subsequent year. The