Fvc analysis
JP Morgan has issued a worst-of structure in the US based on the performance of the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF and the Russell 2000 index. The notes offer a coupon of 10–12%, but capital is at risk...
A six-year digital at-risk growth product from Morgan Stanley promises a 60% return if all goes to plan. Capital is at risk if the FTSE 100 falls below 50% of its initial value
Returns on this defensive autocall are linked to the FTSE 100 subject to a trigger level lower than the strike. The product pays no commission, in line with the UK’s Retail Distribution Review, and offers...
This handy guide reviews the various steps banks are taking to improve their risk management techniques, looking at the benefits and pitfalls of each one.
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Roughly 13% of the UK's retail structured products market consists of products based on more than one index. Many offer double-digit returns, but some providers say their higher risk levels are the opposite of what the structured products industry needs...
In this article we shall consider products which have income potential defined by ‘range' type conditions. These products may or may not have capital protection. Income is calculated every coupon period (eg. annually or semi-annually) and paid out if...
Pricing and risk have been influenced by the state of financial markets, but also by regulation. Tim Mortimer of Future Value Consultants analyses how they have been affected, with particular reference to the UK Financial Services Authority and the rules...
Diversified product stands out in FTSE-dominated UK and offers returns linked retrospectively to the best performer of three mixed portfolios of equities, commodities and bonds
Six-year Market Index Target-Term Securities link to Dow Jones Industrial Average and cap upside participation at 50–60%
Meteor's six-year plan pays a return whether the FTSE 100 rises or falls. Capital is at risk only if the index falls below 50% of its initial level
The products followed by the Future Value Consultants indexes represent three payouts common to structured products
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