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technology

though growth offerings dominate, groups start to promote 50:50 plans with income element

latest offering of group's structured product offers 200% of growth in ftse over six years

structured products

Building society bypasses intermediaries to offer 150% participation rate over six years

wraps

merrill lynch, legal & General and britannia all offering ftse 100 vehicles with six-year terms

majority of products launched in june linked to ftse 100, with just one income plans for sgam

demand for basket based structured products up, as advisers look for more diversified exposure

Lower volatility on the FTSE 100 encourages greater participation in growth products