Consumers warned to beware of risky mini-bonds and loan notes
The FCA is warning consumers about the risks of investing in loan notes and mini-bonds issued by unregulated companies, after continuing to see people lose money in these high-risk investments. The recent failure of Woodville Consultants Ltd, a litigation funder that raised capital from retail investors through unregulated loan notes, shows the potential risk to investors.A loan note or mini-bond usually involves...
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The FCA is warning consumers about the risks of investing in loan notes and mini-bonds issued by unregulated companies, after continuing to see people lose money in these high-risk investments. The recent failure of Woodville Consultants Ltd, a litigation funder that raised capital from retail investors through unregulated loan notes, shows the potential risk to investors.A loan note or mini-bond usually involves...
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- Financial Conduct AuthorityPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%Consumers warned to beware of risky mini-bonds and loan notes ↗
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