How can I invest my money

[Pegasus]

Spoken with our Wealth Management dept, they've not come across these guys before but do deal with similar and the returns tend to be 8-15% depending on the projects. The usual disclaimers apply, value of investments can go up as well as down, not for everyone, etc but they can be a usual part of an investment strategy/plan.

Being a regulated firm, our guys did say that we couldn't deal with a company like this as they're not offering a regulated product.

Thanks Darren.

Would it be possible to please name some of the similar products which are regulated and can offer 8-15%?
(Please PM me if you prefer that)

Is it ok to invest company money directly in these products?

Thanks.

[Pegasus]

Spoken with our Wealth Management dept, they've not come across these guys before but do deal with similar and the returns tend to be 8-15% depending on the projects. The usual disclaimers apply, value of investments can go up as well as down, not for everyone, etc but they can be a usual part of an investment strategy/plan.

Being a regulated firm, our guys did say that we couldn't deal with a company like this as they're not offering a regulated product.

Thanks Darren.

Would it be possible to please name some of the similar products which are regulated and can offer 8-15%?
(Please PM me if you prefer that)

Is it ok to invest company money directly in these products?

Thanks.

[ChrisFromGreece]

12%? Is it run by a Mr B Madoff by any chance? In todays world, that kind of return falls into the "too good to be true" category.

As I said, have been using it for more than a year and never had any issues... interest being paid on a monthly basis (1% per month).

[Fred Bloggs]

As I said, have been using it for more than a year and never had any issues... interest being paid on a monthly basis (1% per month).

That's what Madoff's customers all said!

[ChrisFromGreece]

That's what Madoff's customers all said!

Not getting defensive here since I don't really care where you invest your money, but... I assume in your head all peer-to-peer lending initiatives are Madoff's schemes?

[Fred Bloggs]

Not getting defensive here since I don't really care where you invest your money, but... I assume in your head all peer-to-peer lending initiatives are Madoff's schemes?

No, not at all and good luck to you. I'm just saying if things look too good to be true they normally are. Perhaps you've hit on a real winner.

[ctdctd]

I've got some cash with SavingStream as well.

They offer 12% PA on short term secured loans - no more than 70% loan to value and they also maintain a provision fund to help guard against bad debts.
They seem well run and transparent in their business dealings - lots of discussion on the P2P Independent Forum
It can be a bit slow to get invested as loans and trades in loans get snapped up very quickly most times.

Yes, it's higher risk and yes, there is a chance I could lose some or all my capital - as with all investments, research, diversify and limit your exposure to that you feel comfortable with.

[missinggreenfields]

Spoken with our Wealth Management dept, they've not come across these guys before but do deal with similar and the returns tend to be 8-15% depending on the projects. The usual disclaimers apply, value of investments can go up as well as down, not for everyone, etc but they can be a usual part of an investment strategy/plan.

Being a regulated firm, our guys did say that we couldn't deal with a company like this as they're not offering a regulated product.

As per my earlier post, Linton Hydro are doing a 7.5% investment bond at the moment over ten years.

[Darren at Fox-Bartfield]

Investments

As per my earlier post, Linton Hydro are doing a 7.5% investment bond at the moment over ten years.

Looks quite an interesting one, low entry as well, partly regulated as well as having that feel good eco/green type feel. Have seen a few eco/green energy opportunities but don't often come with the regulation. Nice find.

[Fred Bloggs]

Looks quite an interesting one, low entry as well, partly regulated as well as having that feel good eco/green type feel. Have seen a few eco/green energy opportunities but don't often come with the regulation. Nice find.

Some of the Eco energy bonds have defaulted. What price "feel good" then?