Investec Capital Markets enters structured arena

Investec Capital Markets has joined the structured product club with three launches, including an eq...

Investec Capital Markets has joined the structured product club with three launches, including an equity fund-like offering with unlimited upside and no downside protection. The group is keen to differentiate its products from existing competitors, claiming it has focused on suitability and clarity rather than simply targeting headline-grabbing rates. It recently poached Gary Dale from Santander to help design the product range, which will be expanded on a rolling basis. "The look and feel of products will fit nicely into four categories," said Dale. "These are accumulation, investmen...