UBS in May launched a new series of UBS Global Access Fund units, giving investors exposure to the S&P/ASX 200 Index over a period of five years. "With equity markets currently near their lowest levels in three years, opportunities are emerging for investors who are looking to access equity markets with a cautiously optimistic approach," UBS head of retail structured products Mark Small said.
Also last month, Macquarie launched the Macquarie Flexi 100 Trust, which invests in Australian and United States equity markets and allows investors to walk away without incurring any fees.
JPMorgan recently launched a structured product that gives investors exposure to the ASX 20.
It is also preparing to introduce a capital-protected strategy that guarantees 80 per cent of the initial investment by reviewing on a daily basis the right allocation between cash and equities.
