Dissatisfaction

Article Abstract:

United Kingdom investors with personal equity plans (Peps) who feel they are not performing well can take a number of courses of action. They can complain to the company, and if the company does not deal with the issue, they can complain to the appropriate regulator. The Personal Investment Authority has an ombusdman, and there is also an Investment Ombudsman. Neither ombudsmen will help if market circumstances have caused a drop in the stock price. There are time limits for complaints and limits to compensation available.

Laws, regulations and rules, Securities industry

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Global perspectives

Article Abstract:

Regulations covering UK personal equity plans (Peps) have been changed since they were first launched in 1987 and investors can more easily use them to invest abroad. Investors can focus on mainland Europe with no investment in the UK, though collective investment funds have to ensure that they focus on the European Union (EU). Sums up to 1,500 pounds sterling can be invested outside the EU. Currency volatility can create problems and this has led investors to focus on the UK.

Foreign investments

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The case for corporate bonds

Article Abstract:

Corporate bonds can be included in UK personal equity plans (Peps). They are likely to become more popular since they offer alternatives to Peps focused on equities, and tax-exempt special savings accounts (Tessas). Corporate bonds became less popular when UK inflation was high, but a drop in inflation could boost their popularity. UK yields are high in April 1997 due to political uncertainty and corporate bonds offer good value for investors.

Capital market, Capital markets

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