International Income Plan
Income payable at the rate of 7.25% per annum for 5 years
This plan is closed to new applications.
- Annual investment returns are not linked to the performance of the underlying indices.
- No Index growth required to achieve quoted returns
- The counterparty has a Standard & Poor's credit rating of 'A-' as at 10 July 2009
- 100% capital return provided neither Index is 50% below its opening level on 13th August 2014
- Available until 11 August 2009
Target Market
This investment could be suitable as part of an investment portfolio for investors who
- understand and are used to equity investment, and
- are able to invest for a period of 5 years, and
- are prepared to accept a degree of risk to their capital in return for a higher potential growth than would be available via a deposit based investment
Key Facts
Investment Term
5 years and 17 days.
Availability
As a direct investment for individuals, trustees and companies or via a life insurance wrapper bond, subject to the approval of the relevant insurer.
Index
FTSE 100™ and S&P500™
Investment Return
7.25% per annum (simple) for each year the Plan is in force. The plan runs a full 5 year term.
Capital Return
A full capital return will be payable if neither Index is below 50% of their opening level on 13th August 2014.
In the event that one or both Indices are below 50% of their Opening Levels on 13th August 2014, then there will be a capital loss at the rate of 1% for each 1% the lower performing Index finishes below its Opening Level.
Counterparty Risk
The securities will be issued by a major financial institution with a rating of ‘A-‘ by Standard and Poor’s. If the financial institution were to fail to meet the repayments due to you, you could lose some or all of your investment. Counterparty risk is common to all similar investments
Tax
All income payments will be paid gross and may be liable to tax in your country of residence. Please declare your income to the appropriate tax authorities.
Interest
Interest will be credited on subscriptions received and held in our client account up to the investment date, subject to a de minimis limit of $20.
Charges
There are no initial or ongoing charges. Charges are included in the pricing of the investment.
Early encashments and transfers during the investment term will be subject to an administration charge.
Commission
3%
Securities
Securities will be structured to provide the returns shown in the plan brochure, and purchased for each investor. These may be notes, warrants, shares or deposits depending on the nature of the investment.
Key Dates
Offer period
Closed
Start date
14/08/2009
Opening level
14/08/2009
Final level
13/08/2014
Maturity date
28/08/2014
Annual Income Payment Dates
The 28th (or next working day) of every August up to 28 August 2014 inclusive (5 annual payments)