HSBC flexible bond

Jersey-based HSBC International is planning to launch a new breed of guaranteed capital investment bonds in June. The bonds will be accessible via a Ucits structure with the opportunity of early redemption, according to senior marketing manager, Neville Benbow. At present, the HSBC international guaranteed bond offering has a four-year investment period which includes three investment options. The European Growth option links to the FTSE and the Euro Stoxx 50 and offers 100% growth. The Japanese option is based on the Nikkei 225, and offers 90% of any growth over the four-year period....