Structured products: a sector under attack

I was recently part of the judging for the Structured Products Awards organised by Investment Week's sister publication Professional Adviser.

The timing for the awards was difficult – the sector has been under attack from many sides as a result of a range of bankruptcies as well as ongoing regulatory inquires. I would go so far as to say the whole sector is now on the defensive against an unprecedented range of issues although I suggest there are other much meatier issues that need to be dealt with before the sector can properly mount a counter attack. One provider entered for the awards an emerging markets product that allows investors to control their risk of investing in volatile markets. I quite like this product and belie...