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SG gives details of fraud, but questions remain
Société Générale has released more details of the rogue equity index trades that cost it €4.9 billion, alongside news that the bank was first alerted to the trades as far back as November 2007.
Meteor Asset Management launches its Prima 6 Kick Out Growth Plan
Meteor Asset Management has launched its Prima Growth Plan 6, a six-year plan linked to the FTSE 100. The plan offers a return of 12% at the first yearly anniversary provided the index is at, or above, its opening levels.
Arc Capital and Income launches its latest Fixed Income Plan
Arc Capital and Income has launched its five-year Fixed Income Plan 4, which comprises two options based upon the FTSE 100, Nikkei 225 and S&P 500 indexes.
Barclays Stockbrokers launches two capital protected investment notes
Barclays Stockbrokers has launched two new investment notes to coincide with the beginning of ISA season. The notes have been designed to offer portfolio diversity while providing a tax efficient investment opportunity, if held in an ISA, PEP or SIPP.
HSBC launches Guaranteed Capital Account.
HSBC Investments has launched its six-year Guaranteed Capital Account to intermediaries, offering both income and growth potential linked to the returns of the FTSE 100 index.
Lehman launches enhanced returns plan 2
Lehman Brothers has launched the second version of its Enhanced Returns Plan. The plan, which is open from 16th January to 29th February, is linked to the performance of the FTSE 100 index and offers three return options within the three-year and the two…
The drive for convertibles
Hedge funds are exploring opportunities in convertible arbitrage, a trade that appeared to have gone out of fashion permanently back in 2005. With the promise of lucrative returns having put this strategy firmly back on the map, investors now need to be…
Barclays launches new core suite of investments
Barclays Bank has launched a new core range of investments focussing on capital preservation, which are designed to offer access to products that maximise returns in volatile markets. The issuer is Woolwich Plan Managers.
Morgan Stanley launches four new structured products.
Morgan Stanley has released four new structured products that offer exposure to Asian indexes and the FTSE 100.
Barclays Capital launches deposit deals for offshore
Barclays Capital has launched the latest product in its Structured Deposit Series for Offshore Life Bonds. The five-year product offers two separate deposit accounts designed exclusively for inclusion in an offshore life bond: the Guaranteed Bric 40…
Merrill Lynch launches new carbon certificate in Europe
Merrill Lynch has launched a five-year certificate linked to companies with reduced carbon footprints set to benefit from the push for cleaner energy. The 100% capital protected certificate offers 100% participation and will track the bank’s proprietary…
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