Survival of the fittest

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While many investment products struggle, Tony Collins believes this year could be a great one for structured products

It may come as a surprise to learn that even during a turbulent economic climate some investment options can still thrive. The structured products sector is booming and has grown considerably in the past few years. In 2007 alone, the sector was worth £7.8 billion. Furthermore, as a result of recent government measures to kick start the economy; structured products have been given an inadvertent boost. Although the 2008 figures are not yet available we can confidently say they will be ahead of 2007, and we are expecting 2009 to be an even better year. As the leading designer and administ...

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