After another year of uncertainty for investors, structured products offer a defined outcome, but they remain under the regulatory microscope.

Investec provide a comprehensive guide to understanding Structured Products. The paper looks at Benefits and Negatives of Structured Investment Products and

Structured products have in the past been viewed as specialist investments. However, as they are now offered by the government through NS&I (National Savings & Investments), are sold through the Post Office, and are governed by specific FSA regulations, they can be considered mainstream. With roots

Macfarlanes weekly round-up of financial services regulatory news includes the joint responses from UK authorities on credit rating agencies consultation and the European Securities and Markets Authority producing an updated list of measures adopted in relation to short-selling.