Barclays Wealth unveils new protected range

The new range, which is open between 12 January and 6 March, offers geared exposure to stock markets or a high level of fixed income. Backed by Barclays Bank, the range will include four investments to suit varying risk profiles and views on the future direction of the stock market. For investors seeking high income in a falling interest rate environment, the range offers the Regular Income Bond (RIB), a five-year investment linked to the FTSE 100. The RIB offers a fixed annual income of 7.75% or a quarterly income of 1.9% and will return investors' full capital unless the index has f...