HSBC launches five growth funds

HSBC Bank International has launched five capital secured growth funds - China Bonus, Asia Opportunity, Japan Growth, Energy Bonus and the Online FTSE 100. The vehicles offer exposure to the Asian markets, commodity sector or the FTSE 100 and all funds provide a full capital guarantee if held until maturity. Subscriptions are until 26 September and the minimum investment is £5,000 or currency equivalent. The China Bonus fund tracks the FTSE Xinhua China 25 index over five years. It offers a minimum return of 9.75% for sterling, 10.25% for dollar and 8% for euro investors. The initial c...