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Trade body seeks FCA view on Merchant FSCS claims
Structured Products Association wants industry to work better at mitigating risks to investors.
Calls for FCA to force structured product fee ringfence
“Acting ahead of the game” shows that the industry takes double-charging seriously, experts say.
Merchant investors’ fees to ‘double’ following collapse
Investors to be hit by higher fees after firm’s collapse triggers new wave of fees from former custodian.
‘Opaque’ stigma still hangs over structures: McQuaker
Recent comments from regulator seen as unfair while investment funds use same instruments without criticism
Merchant investors could face fresh fees following collapse
Structured products expert says he was “aware” that contract clauses mean custodian can levy additional fees.
Merchant House parent follows IFA arm into administration
Move follows winding up proceedings being issued by former custodian Reyker Securities.
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May 15, 2013
Morgan Stanley structured plan targets sector giants
Morgan Stanley has launched a new structured product linked to the top 20 companies in the FTSE 100.
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FTAdviser Blog| May 13, 2013
Adviser Rant: The ‘simple’ spread bets on steroids
Structured products can be classified as products for the very few wealthy and sophisticated clients who can afford to lose every penny.
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Apr 17, 2013Investec launches new structured products range
Investec Structured Products unveils range of adviser-focused and execution-only options.
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Apr 11, 2013More risk needed in structured products, Gilliat MD says
Distributor calls on industry to offer plans with more risk, but competitor says demand does not exist
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From Your Industry| Apr 08, 2013Morgan Stanley signs distribution deal with Gilliat
Independent structured products provider and distributor to distribute products through financial advisers.
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Mar 21, 2013RDR rules remain ‘far from clear’
Now that the regulations have kicked in, the advice landscape on structured products is far from clear.
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Mar 15, 2013Rabobank closes UK equity derivatives operation
Firm shuts down division in order to focus on ‘core strategies’ after predicting low future revenue potential
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Mar 07, 2013Review website refuses Castle Trust on counterparty concerns
Castle Trust denies argument it is a high-risk investment which lacks backing to be own counterparty.
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Mar 05, 2013High Court rules advisers not to blame for £21m loss
Judge rules that investor caused losses by her own “extraordinary and unreasonable decision”.