Equity-linked growth account launched by Zurich

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Thursday, 21 October 2010 12:00

An equity-linked growth account offering clients and intermediaries the potential to gain 100 per cent of any growth of the FTSE 100 index has been launched by Zurich.

Running for five years, the product protects clients' capital and is subject to an overall maximum return of 30 per cent.

Accounts open on December 21st, with the deadline for applications to the scheme set at December 7th.

The Zurich Equity-Linked Growth Account can be started with an initial investment of £20,000 up to a maximum of £500,000 and any capital held in the account is fully protected.

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