For investors who are looking for Japanese (Nikkei 225) or European (Euro Stoxx 50) exposure, Investec has launched two new structured products that provide potentially better returns than would otherwise be the case, while giving downside protection up to a certain level. It all comes down to how the index behaves over the time period of the investment,

To explain the opportunities and risks of each product, Andri Joubert of Investec Structured Products joined me on this podcast.

Applications close on 8 August, so you must move quickly if you are interested in investing. As always, it is recommended that you discuss any such investment with your financial advisor.

You can find all the information you need on the Investec website at this link.