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March 15, 2020
With the recent drop in oil and gas prices, investors who hold structured products (also known as “structured notes”) tied to that sector may be at risk of significant losses. This may include structured notes tied to the following stocks, among others: Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES); Apache Corporation (APA); Targa Resources Corp. (TRGP); Continental […]
September 24, 2018
The Wall Street Journal, on September 12, 2018 (“FANG Stock Play Can Fall Short”), noted that investors looking to reap the gains of highflying technology stocks while avoiding risk – through the purchase of “auto-callable” structured note products – are finding they can’t do both. These notes have gained popularity among various investor profiles, from […]
February 14, 2012
FINRA is examining sales of certificates of deposit tied to derivatives after banks sold a record number of the investments last year. The industry-backed regulator wants to make sure the so- called structured CDs, where principal is protected by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., are properly understood by investors given their increasing complexity and lengthening […]
October 29, 2010
The firm announces a notice of an investigation on behalf of investors who purchased Bank of America structured products, which were represented as protecting principal. The investments the firm is investigating include several structured investment vehicles that require careful scrutiny. These products were designed to appeal to investors looking for a balance between risk and […]
July 30, 2010
Bank of America Corp. raised $4.7 billion selling structured notes to U.S. investors through June, the most of any issuer and more than its 2009 total, as sales of the securities rose to a record pace. Structured Note investments have gained popularity among a diverse range of investors seeking tailored financial solutions. The increasing interest […]