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Prudential International Aims New Products At UK Post-RDR Market
Nick Parmée
5 November 2012
Two new offshore investment bonds, the Prudential International
Investment Bond and the Prudential International Investment Portfolio, are
targeted at UK-based investors ahead of the implementation of the Retail
Distribution Review next year. The bonds will be available in the UK from 24
December 2012. For these investors the new bonds will replace the International
Prudence Bond and Prudential’s Portfolio Account, respectively, while top-ups
from existing customers will continue to be accepted on these products. Both bonds are designed to facilitate advisor charging but many of their
features, including Prudential’s range of multi-asset funds, remain consistent
with the previous product range, Prudential International said in a statement. The PIIP facilitates the option of an additional ongoing investment
advisor charge, suiting clients requiring that option. “By launching these new ‘RDR
ready’ bonds, we are demonstrating that Prudential International remains firmly
committed to the UK and non-UK offshore market,” said Paul Fidell, senior
business development manager.