Standard Life has today launched a five-year Capital Protected Bond, available through financial advisers.
The Capital Protected Bond guarantees initial deposit amounts, with growth linked to the performance of the FTSE 100 over the life of the bond. The bond has a participation rate of 165% of index growth, with growth capped at 55%, and deposits made before the investment start date will earn a guaranteed 4.75%. IFAs can receive up to 3% commission for each bond sold, though the product is also available direct to consumers. Recent research for Standard Life’s Savings & Investments Index found eight out of ten respondents believe now is a good time to invest in more cautious financial produ...
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