How to choose a structured product

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Robert Corbally, product development manager at Aviva Investors, outlines four handy hints to consider when picking a structured product for your client

The market for structured products in the UK has steadily grown over the last five years, and figures suggest that the industry manages more than £42bn in assets today. With the range of products available, issued by banks, asset managers and specialist providers, which offer different features, payout structures and varying levels of protection from counterparty risk, where should your focus lie when selecting the most appropriate structured product for your client? 1. What is the underlying asset? A typical structured product will be based on an underlying asset. This is commonly ...

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