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Below are summaries of our current products. Please ensure you read the brochure, key features and terms and conditions for each product, before making any decision to invest with us. NB. The value of these investments can fall as well as rise.
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Commodity Select
Opens: 01 Dec 2008
Closes: 30 Jan 2009
Transfers: 14 Jan 2009
Initial Strike:
17 Feb 2009
Final Strike:
17 Feb 2014
A five-year investment
An investment return linked to the performance of a diversified
basket of commodities
Repayment of your original capital at the
end of the five-year term
You can sell the investment before the
end of the term but you might get back less than you invested
Tax-efficient
investment options including transferring Stocks and Shares ISAs
Eligible for pension portfolio investment within a SIPP or SSAS
3.5% Commission
Further details
Emerging Markets Optimiser
Opens: 11 Nov 2008
Closes: 9 Jan 2009
Transfers: 15 Dec 2008
Initial Strike:
20 Jan 2009
Final Strike:
20 Jan 2014
Five year investment term
An investment return based on a strategy which offers participation in the performance of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund
A ccess to 23 emerging
markets worldwide
Repayment of capital for clients investing for the full five years
Tax-efficient investment options including ISA and/or PEP transfers
Eligible for pension portfolio investment within a SIPP or SSAS
Suitable for Corporate and Trustee investment
3% Commission
Further details
Defined Returns Plan (Capital Protected)
Opens: 01 Dec 2008
Closes: 30 Jan 2009
Transfers: 14 Jan 2009
Initial Strike:
17 Feb 2009
Final Strike:
17 Feb 2012 (three year)
18 Feb 2013 (four year)
17 Feb 2014 (five year)
Three investment options
Three-year option – Potential fixed
return of 18% and full return of capital at maturity
Four-year option – Potential fixed
return of 28% and full return of capital at maturity
Five-year option
– Potential fixed return of 40% and full return of capital at maturity
Returns taxed as capital gains – utilise CGT allowances to receive
potentially tax-free returns
Eligible for pension portfolio investment
within a SIPP or SSAS
Suitable for Corporate and Trustee investment
2.5% Commission (three year option)
3% Commission (four and five year options)
Further details
Defined Returns Plan Annual Kick-Out
Opens: 01 Dec 2008
Closes: 30 Jan 2009
Transfers: 14 Jan 2009
Initial Strike:
17 Feb 2009
Final Strike:
17 Feb 2010/2011/etc
A return equal to 13.5% for each year the Plan is in force
Automatic maturity each year if the Index is the same or higher
than the starting level
Full capital repayment on an automatic maturity. If there is
no automatic maturity, capital will still be repaid in full unless
the Index falls by more than 50% and fails to recover
Tax-efficient ISA investment options for 2008/2009 including
ISA and/or PEP transfers
Potential Capital Gains Tax exemption for further tax-free returns
on capital invested outside of an ISA
Eligible for pension portfolio investment within a SIPP or SSAS
Suitable for Corporate and Trustee investment
3% Commission
Further details
Protected FTSE Plan
Opens: 11 Nov 2008
Closes: 9 Jan 2009
Transfers: 15 Dec 2008
Initial Strike:
20 Jan 2009
Final Strike:
20 Jan 2014
Three and five year options
Three-year option: 1.25 x any rise in the FTSE® 100 Index,
subject to a maximum gross return of 25%
Five-year option: 2.5 x any rise in the
FTSE® 100 Index, subject to a maximum gross return of 50%
Potential early maturity option after two and
a half years (five-year option only) of 25% if the Index is 25%
or more above the Initial Index Level
Repayment of your original capital at the end of the chosen
term if held to maturity
Tax-efficient investment options including
ISA and/or PEP transfers 2008/09 (five-year option only)
Eligible for pension portfolio investment within a SIPP or SSAS
2.5% Commission (3-year Option)
3% Commission (5-year Option)
Minimum Return Plan
Opens: 11 Nov 2008
Closes: 31 Dec 2008
Transfers: 15 Dec 2008
Initial Strike:
20 Jan 2009
Final Strike:
20 Jan 2014
Due to exceptional demand, the current edition of the Minimum Return Plan is near full subscription and will now close on 31 December 2008.
NB. Applications will be accepted up to 5.00pm on the day. Despite early closure, we are pleased to confirm that a new offer is scheduled for launch on 12 January 2009. Full details to be announced in the coming days.
Provides a fixed minimum return of 18%
at maturity
Potential additional bonus return of 26%*
Full return of capital when the Plan matures
Tax-efficient ISA options for 2008/09 including ISA and/or PEP
transfers
Use your remaining capital gains tax allowance for further tax-free returns on capital invested outside of an ISA
Eligible for pension portfolio investment within a SIPP or SSAS
Suitable for Corporate and Trustee investment
Six-year investment term
3% Commission
*Based on the performance of the FTSE 100 index.
Super Tracker
Five year option:
Opens: 11 Nov 2008
Closes: 9 Jan 2009
Transfers: 15 Dec 2008
Three year option:
Opens: 11 Nov 2008
Closes: 9 Jan 2009
Strike dates :
Initial Strike:
20
Jan 2009
Final Strike:
20 Jan 2014
Five year option
4x any rise in this index, up to a maximum of 100%
100% return of capital unless the Index falls by more than 50%
during the term and fails to recover
Tax-efficient ISA options for 2008/09 including ISA and/or PEP
transfers
Use your remaining capital gains tax allowance for further tax-free returns on capital invested outside of an ISA
Eligible for pension portfolio investment within a SIPP or SSAS
Suitable for Corporate and Trustee investment
3% Commission
Three year option
2.5x any rise in this index, up to a maximum of 50%
100% return of capital unless the Index falls by more than 50% during
the term and fails to recover
Use your capital gains tax allowance to generate potential tax-free
returns
Eligible for pension portfolio investment within a SIPP or SSAS
Suitable for Corporate and Trustee investment
3% Commission