Know your product

Structured products have a valuable place within any portfolio and, in this uncertain environment, it is vital advisers are well informed enough to do them justice

The current financial climate has resulted in growing uncertainty regarding the use of structured products. With once-trusted institutions hitting serious difficulties, consumers are increasingly concerned about the security of their investments; advisers need to be well-informed on the differences between the types of structured products available. Generally, structured products have a valuable place within any investment portfolio. This is particularly true in instances when a client is looking for a particular yield, or looking to hit a specific target - or targets - at a fixed point i...