Structured products back in favour

Four groups launched products last week, as nervous investors look to protect capital

Waves of structured products are hitting the market as providers target investors looking to shelter returns against a volatile economic background. Premier, NDFA, Morgan Stanley and Blue Sky are all launching products ahead of the Isa deadline, allowing investors to double the tax-free advantages. NDFA is launching its first capital-secured plan in two years hoping to appeal to investors nervous about the current climates but who still want to remain in equities. Marketing manager Ronan Gelling said: "There is a whole raft of IFAs out there that do not touch capital-at-risk plans. We...