Virgin Money launches Manchester United bond

Triple return rest on team bagging 'Double'

Tom Ellis
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Virgin Money has launched a Manchester United bond that has the potential to triple returns if the football team has a successful 2017/18 season.

The 'Double Champions Bond' has a 1% fixed rate but this will rise to 3% should Manchester United manage to win both the Premier League and the FA Cup next season.  As part of the scheme, those who buy the bond will also have a monthly chance to win a range of prizes, including tickets to matches at Old Trafford and signed replica shirts. The more savers invest, the better their chances of winning prizes, said Virgin Money, which is the 'Official retail financial services partner' of Manchester United in the UK . Savings levels run from a minimum of £1 up to a maximum of £30,000 an...

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