Sales of structured products in the UK grew by almost a half (47 per cent) over 2009, in spite of the intense scrutiny placed on the sector over the year, to reach a total of £13.3bn, according to StructuredRetailProducts.com.
The UK Structured Products Association debunks some common myths about structured products
In November 2009, the UK Structured Products Association was created to protect structured products from unfair and unwarranted comment. Its members believe much of the criticism is based on poor understanding. Here, the Association responds to the 10 most widely heard myths about investing into a structured product.
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FSA guidance on structured product advice wrongly makes the investments seem unsuitable for consumers with no risk appetite, according to AIFA.
The Swiss Structured Products Association SSPA is about to launch a new, transparent risk classification for Swiss structured products. The SSPA’s risk classification will be based on Value at Risk (VaR) and cover structured products traded in Switzerland. The new risk classification will be available to all market participants as of the beginning of July on the Association website.
A total of eight structured products providers have signed up to create the UK Structured Products Association (UK SPA), a formal trade association for the industry. The group counts six major providers among its members: Royal Bank of Scotland, Citi, Santander, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, Skandia, Legal & General and Prudential.
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According to Gary Dale, Head of Intermediary Sales at Investec Structured Products, they absolutely do! There has been, and continues to be, a lot of talk around this debate with not all parties in agreement on any one solution; traditional funds or… Read More »
