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Arcus Partners 5Y UK Defensive Step-Down Kick-Out Deposit Plan April 2024 (RBC35)


Overview:

Potential for maturity and a 5.55% interest for each year held, triggered on the fourth, or subsequent anniversary where the FTSE 100 Index closes at, or above a reducing reference level.

Product Type:

Deposit Based

Investment Type:

Auto-Call / Kick-Out

Product Index Link:

FTSE 100 Index

Potential FSCS Protection:

Yes

Capital at Risk Barrier Type:

Not Applicable (Structured Deposit)

Maximum Term:

5 years max.

Barrier Level:

N/A

Downside:

N/A

Important Dates:

Closing Date * ISA Transfers Strike Date Maturity Date
23/04/2025 09/04/2025 30/04/2025 15/05/2030
Closing Date *
23/04/2025
ISA Transfers
09/04/2025
Strike Date
30/04/2025
Maturity Date
15/05/2030

Possible Early Maturity Dates:

30/04/2029

* The provider reserves the right to close the product/fund early.

Deposit Taker:

Royal Bank of Canada

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.

AA-
AA-

S&P Rating*

AA
AA

Fitch Rating*

Aa1
Aa1

Moody's Rating*

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

Description

This maximum five-year plan features the potential to mature on any of the plan's anniversaries from year four onwards, returning the capital investment in full, plus 5.55% interest for each year the plan has been in force. The plan will mature early in the event that the FTSE 100 Index closes at, or above a Reducing Reference Level. The Reference Level starts at 95% in year four falling to 85% in year five.

If at the end of the term the Final Index Level is more than 15% below the Initial Index Level, no interest will be returned; however, investors' capital should still be returned in full, regardless of the performance of the index during the investment term.

Contract Details

Initial Index Level:

The closing level of the Index on 30 April 2025.

Final Index Level:

The closing level of the Index on 30 April 2030.

Cash ISA Equity ISA Direct ISA Transfer SIPP **
Availability
Minimum Contribution*
N/A £3,000 £3,000 £3,000 £3,000

*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: N/A.

Downside: N/A

Capital at Risk Barrier Type: Not Applicable (Structured Deposit)

Financial Services Compensation Scheme

The plan's literature states that, in the event that the underlying deposit taker defaults during the term of the contract, investments into the plan may be eligible for compensation as provided by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). The availability of such compensation is, however, dependent upon the investor's eligibility as defined under the terms of the FSCS, and certain investment limits will apply.

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 total charges incorporated in the terms of the investment: Approximately 3.05%.

Note that prior to 1 June 2024 this figure in our database was provider charge only

If surrendered early, the value will be dependent on a number of factors and may be less than the original amount invested.

Summary Table

Event Outcome
Royal Bank of Canada default = Return of any capital subject to insolvency proceedings - potential total loss
If not
If on any annual observation date from year four onwards the FTSE 100 Index closes at or above a reducing reference level (see description) = Return of invested capital plus a 5.55% gain for each year the plan has been in force
If not
If at the end of the term the FTSE 100 Index is more than 15% lower than its Initial Index Level = Return of invested capital only

Fees

Where no advice has been sought or given, our fee for acting as intermediary for this investment is 1.65% of the amount invested, capped at £2,000. For example, on an investment of £25,000 our fee would be £412.50 and for an investment of £125,000 it would be £2,000.

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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 4, 10 and 11 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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