UK Defenisve Kick Out Deposit Plan April 2025 - Issue 1

IDAD

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)
Term: 5 years 2 weeks max.
Barrier Level: 100%
Downside: N/A
Strike Date: 11/04/2025
Closing Date: 04/04/2025
ISA Transfers: 21/03/2025
Maturity Date: 29/04/2030

Counterparty name withheld

Deposit Taker: Royal Bank of Canada

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 9 and 10 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 for advice.

Description

This maximum five-year two weeks structured deposit features the potential to mature on any of the plan's anniversaries from year four onwards, returning the invested capital in full, plus a 6% gross interest payment (simple) for each year the plan has been in force. The plan will mature early in the event that the FTSE 100 Index is at, or above 100% of the Initial Index Level in year four, this level reduces to 95% in year five. If the plan does not mature early and the Final Index Level is below 95% of 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.

Initial Index Level:

The closing level of the Index on 11 April 2025.

Final Index Level:

The closing level of the index on 11 April 2030.

Cash ISA Equity ISA Direct ISA Transfer SIPP **
Availability Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Minimum Contribution* £5,000 N/A £5,000 £5,000 £5,000

*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 interest payment will be paid gross and subject to UK income tax at the investor’s highest marginal rate.

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

Capital At Risk Barrier (Subject To Counterparty Solvency)

Barrier Level: 100%

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.

Please refer to page 16 of the product literature for full details of the FSCS status of this product.

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: Approximately 3.00%.

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: £100+VAT

Early ISA Transfer: £100+VAT

Summary Table

Event Outcome
Royal Bank of Canada default = Return of any capital subject to insolvency proceedings - may be eligible for compensation via the FSCS
If not
If on any annual observation date from year four onwards, the FTSE 100 Index is at, or above the relevant reference level = Return of invested capital plus a 6% interest payment for each year the plan has been in force
If not
As at the end of the term the FTSE 100 Index is below 95% of its Initial Index level = Return of invested capital only

Fees

Given that there is no commission built into the terms of this plan there will be no cash-back available. Where no advice has been sought or given we charge a fee for acting as intermediary for all investments, which is 1.65% of the amount invested. Please note that minimum investment limits exclude any applicable fees.