HSBC Bank International launched four new capital secured growth funds, all designed to offer investors capital protection and a choice of good growth and income potential. The four new funds offer investors a diverse selection of investment opportunities linked to markets such as the Japanese property sector or the exciting emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China.

Investors can choose between a three-year, 3¼ year, four-year or five-year investment term.

The funds provide investors with a combination of both bonus payments and growth potential, and are designed to protect and return all the capital if held to maturity.

Charles Azzopardi, Managing Director of HSBC Investment Services (Malta) Ltd, said: “Japan’s economy is recovering strongly after years of decline, a success reflected in the overall performance of its real estate markets and the stock market.

This new fund gives you access to both Japan’s commercial and residential property markets, without the usual high initial capital outlay and maintenance costs associated with direct investment in property, or the risks involved in buying individual property stocks.”

The four new funds are available for a limited period until 5 December. Customers who invest up to 20 November will benefit from additional incentive shares. The minimum investment required is only USD/EUR/GBP5,000.

Customers interested in finding out more about these funds can contact HSBC Bank Malta plc on Customer Service 2380 2380.

Any opinions expressed are given in good faith and should not be construed as investment advice. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance and the value of investments including the currency in which they are denominated can go down as well as up. Currency fluctuations may affect the capital protected amount of the investment and any income derived therefrom. One may not receive the capital back in full if the investment is redeemed before maturity. CSGF is incorporated in Ireland and is authorised by the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority. CSGF is marketed in Malta in terms of the UCITS Directive and is promoted by its local representative HSBC Investment Services (Malta) Ltd., which is licensed to conduct investment services business by the MFSA. Investments should be based upon the full details contained in the CSGF Supplement document which is available from all HSBC Bank Malta plc branches.