Walker Crips Annual Growth Plan Issue 35 (Kick-out)

Overview:

Potential for an 8.5% gain on the invested capital for each year held, payable on any anniversary from year two onwards provided the FTSE 100 Index is at, or above its Initial Index Level.

Product Type:

Capital at Risk

Investment Type:

Auto-Call / Kick-Out

Product Index Link:

FTSE 100 Index

Potential FSCS Protection:

Capital at Risk Barrier Type:

End of Term only

Maximum Term:

6 years max.

Barrier Level:

50% of Initial Index Level.

Downside:

1:1

Capital At Risk Barrier: (Subject To Counterparty Solvency)

50% of Initial Index Level, observed at the end of the term.

Initial (Strike) Index Level >>

Important Dates:

Closing Date	ISA Transfers	Strike Date	Maturity Date
09/10/2015	18/09/2015	16/10/2015	18/10/2021

Closing Date
09/10/2015

ISA Transfers
18/09/2015

Strike Date
16/10/2015

Maturity Date
18/10/2021

Possible Early Maturity Dates:

16/10/2017

16/10/2018

16/10/2019

16/10/2020

Counterparty:

Goldman Sachs International

Please Note: The investment returns and the return of capital are dependent upon the counterparty meeting their obligations on time and in full. If the counterparty fails to meet their obligations you could lose some or all of your capital.

The credit ratings provided below can be a useful way to compare the credit risk associated with different Counterparties or Deposit Takers. Credit ratings are assigned by independent companies known as ratings agencies.

S&P Rating: A

S&P Rating*

D R CC - CCC + - B + - BB + - BBB + - A + - AA + AAA

Fitch Rating: A

Fitch Rating*

D RD C CC CCC - B + - BB + - BBB + - A + - AA + AAA

Moodys Rating: A1

Moody's Rating*

C Ca Caa B Ba Baa A Aa Aaa

3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1

Description

This maximum six-year plan features the potential to mature on any of the plan's anniversaries from year two onwards, provided that the FTSE 100 Index closes at a level equal to, or higher than the Initial Index Level, returning the capital investment in full, plus an 8.5% gain on the invested capital for each year the plan has been in force.

If the plan fails to mature early and the Final Index Level is below the Initial Index Level, no gain will be achieved; however, investors' capital should still be returned in full, unless the Final Index Level is more than 50% below the Initial Index Level. If such a fall does occur, the invested capital will be reduced by 1% for every 1% the Final Index Level is below the Initial Index Level. For example, if the plan fails to mature early and the Final Index Level is 55% below the Initial Index Level, investors will suffer a 55% reduction to their invested capital.

Please note the closing date for Stocks & Shares ISA transfers is 18 September 2015 and for Cash ISA transfers is 25 September 2015.

Please note that we have negotiated special terms with Walker Crips. Applications through CompareStructuredProducts.com will be subject to a minimum investment amount of £5,000, rather than the usual £10,000 limit. Lowes will not charge an ongoing fee or receive any annual commission in respect of this investment. Our fee for acting as intermediary for this investment, processed by CompareStructuredProducts.com and where no advice has been sought or given is 1.65% of the amount invested. For investments over £100,000 please contact us for preferential fees.

Contract Details

Initial Index Level:

The closing level of the Index on 16 October 2015.

Final Index Level:

The closing level of the Index on 18 October 2021. However this plan matured on 16 October 2017.

	Cash ISA	Equity ISA	Direct	ISA Transfer	SIPP **
Availability
Minimum Contribution*	N/A	£10,000	£10,000	£10,000	£10,000

*Note that minimum contributions exclude any applicable adviser charges

**The investment may also be available through third party SIPP Providers

Tax Treatment if held outside Tax Shelter:

The product literature states that under current legislation any growth achieved by this investment at redemption will be subject to Capital Gains Tax rules applicable at that time.

Please note, tax rules and legislation are subject to change at any time.

Capital At Risk Barrier (Subject To Counterparty Solvency)

Barrier Level: 50% of Initial Index Level.

Downside: 1:1

Capital at Risk Barrier Type: End of Term only

If the investment fails to produce a gain, it still aims to return investors' capital in full at maturity, unless the Final Index Level is more than 50% below the Initial Index Level. If such a stockmarket fall occurs, investors' capital will be reduced in line with the percentage fall in the Index.

Charges

Unless stated otherwise charges do not affect the amount being invested as they have been taken into account in the terms of the investment. So, for every £100 invested, the return, provided the investment is held until maturity, should be £100, plus or minus the gain or loss in accordance with the defined terms. Separate fees may be payable to your adviser, platform or stockbroker for arranging this investment.

The initial charge incorporated in the terms of the investment: Not expected to exceed 1.5% of the invested capital.

If surrendered early, the value will be dependent on a number of factors and may be less than the original amount invested. In the event of early surrender the provider may levy an administration fee which will be deducted from the surrender proceeds as follows:

Early Surrender: £90

Early ISA Transfer: £90

Other Charges: £30 to value an investor's holding for Probate; £15 for any proceeds to be forwarded by same day transfer (CHAPS) or no charge for standard electronic transfers (BACS) or cheque.

Summary Table

Event		Outcome
Goldman Sachs International default	=	Return of any capital subject to insolvency proceedings - potential total loss
If not
If on any annual observation date from year 2 onwards the FTSE 100 Index closes at or above its Initial Index Level	=	Return of invested capital plus an 8.5% gain for each year the plan has been in force.
If not
If at the end of the term the Index is no more than 50% below its Initial Index Level	=	Return of invested capital only
If not
As the Index is more than 50% lower	=	Invested capital is reduced in line with the fall in the Index on a 1% for 1% basis

Opinion

Our opinion has been reached following an assessment of this and other current plans available at the time of publishing and on balance, this is one of our 'Preferred' plans. Please note, however, plans may lose their 'Preferred' status if an alternative plan becomes available which, in our opinion, has more attractive terms.

It must be appreciated that it is very possible that none of the investments featured on this site are suitable for you and so the 'Preferred' status or lack of it should not be construed as advice or a recommendation to invest. You should always ensure that you read the product literature carefully to satisfy yourself as to the terms and the risks of any investment before proceeding.

We feel that the 8.5% coupon offered by the Walker Crips Annual Growth Plan Issue 35 (Kick-out) is a potentially attractive return in the context of its risks. The 50% barrier observed at maturity could be considered to be relatively low risk while the plan’s exposure to Goldman Sachs as counterparty is potentially beneficial as they are a strong counterparty who back only a few plans available on the market. On balance, we feel that this plan could be considered for use in a diversified portfolio.

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Risks

All investment involves risk and you could lose some or all of the money you invest.

It is imperative that you read the plan brochure and terms and conditions and understand all of the risks involved, which are outlined on page 6, 10 and 12 of the brochure, prior to proceeding. If you do not fully understand the risks, the commitment or you are unsure as to the suitability of the investment for you, you should not proceed but instead contact us via E-mail or Callback Request for advice.

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