Investors seek government intervention on mini-bonds
They have started a petition to get the products regulated and victims compensated
They have started a petition to get the products regulated and victims compensated
55 complainants had substantial investments in structured notes
After a collapsed wealth firm’s client book was transferred to a nominated broker
Several victims already approached the company with claims after losing £4.5m
But process will take longer than expected as it recouped additional evidence
But eligibility over compensation may be decided in the High Court
And pay additional compensation to those who have received payments of less than £85,000
Financial advice firm linked to British Steel scandal was involved along with 18 others
Sold Swiss private bank was shut down in Singapore but insurer denies any liability or wrongdoing
Estimated £44m will be used just to compensate mini-bonds victims
Just a year after it was rolled out
Only around 150 victims have been granted compensation so far