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Barclays Stockbrokers to launch alt. energy and infrastructure notes
Barclays Stockbrokers has launched two new notes with exposure to the alternative energy sector and global infrastructure companies. Both notes are 100% capital protected if held for the full five year term.
FTSE and Bursa Malaysia launch new sharia index
Index provider FTSE and Malaysia’s stock exchange Bursa Malaysia Berhad (Bursa Malaysia) have launched the FTSE Bursa Malaysia EMAS Sharia Index. The index, designed to provide a broad benchmark for sharia-compliant investment for the Malaysian market,…
Abbey launches new range
UK bank Abbey has launched four new capital guaranteed structured deposit accounts. The new range includes products linked to commercial property, residential property, UK equities and Japanese equities.
FTSE partners with TSE for Taiwan indexes
Index provider FTSE Group and the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) have launched two new indexes, the TSEC Taiwan Eight Industries Index and the TSEC Taiwan Dividend Index. Both are tradable indexes, designed to act as the basis for funds, structured products…
DIB launches global diverisified note
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has launched its sharia compliant three-year Capital Protected Global Diversified Note.
New Year offerings from Barclays
UK banking group Barclays has continued its retail market push, launching five new structured products at the start of the year. The new range includes four fully capital protected products and one capital at risk product.
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Merrill Lynch and Axa close first French property swap
Merrill Lynch and Axa Real Estate Investment Managers have executed the first French property derivatives swap.
Editorial comment: Questioning advertising methods
A number of years ago I must have registered my details at www.primelocation.com . The portal is probably one of the most widely used ways of browsing what’s up for sale or rent in the UK property market (apparently the site currently provides access to…
RBS pushes further into Europe
UK banking group Royal Bank of Scotland has continued its aggressive push into Europe with the release of new products for the Swedish and German markets.