Flexible bond launch from Scot Widows

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Scottish Widows has launched a flexible investment bond that will offer enhanced commission terms fo...

Scottish Widows has launched a flexible investment bond that will offer enhanced commission terms for a limited offer period, writes Kira Nickerson. The lump sum, single premium bond features no bid/offer spread and allows for the partial or total investment into Scottish Widows' with-profits fund or a range of unit linked portfolios. Investors may choose to split their investment in whatever portion they wish between the with-profits and the choice of 15 of the group's funds, or a range of seven unit-linked products run by external managers. The seven consist of Fidelity, Gartmore, Newt...

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