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What is a First Legal Charge?
The first legal charge is a security interest that gives the lender (investor) a claim over a borrower’s asset, typically a property, in the event of non-payment of the loan. It serves as collateral, granting the lender the right to seize and sell the asset to recover the outstanding debt
Co-Founder & Managing Director at New Capital Link. Having started her career in the financial sector, Rachel demonstrated a natural flair for entrepreneurship.
New Capital Link
Alternative investment specialists offering structured opportunities across the UK & Overseas.
New Capital Link is a boutique London-based introducer that offers unique UK & global investment opportunities worldwide.
Due to the potential for losses, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) considers this investment to be very complex and high risk.
What are the key risks?
1. You could lose all the money you invest
• If the business offering this investment fails, there is a high risk that you will lose all your money. Businesses like this often fail as they usually use risky investment strategies.
• Advertised rates of return aren’t guaranteed. This is not a savings account. If the issuer doesn’t pay you back as agreed, you could earn less money than expected or nothing at all. A higher advertised rate of return means a higher risk of losing your money. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
• These investments are sometimes held in an Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA). While any potential gains from your investment will be tax free, you can still lose all your money. An IFISA does not reduce the risk of the investment or protect you from losses.
2. You are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong
• The business offering this investment is not regulated by the FCA. Protection from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) only considers claims against failed regulated firms. Learn more about FSCS protection here.https://www.fscs.org.uk/what-we-cover/investments/or
Protection from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), in relation to claims against failed regulated firms, does not cover poor investment performance. Try the FSCS investment protection checker here.https://www.fscs.org.uk/check/investment-protection-checker/
• The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) will not be able to consider complaints related to this firm or Protection from the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) does not cover poor investment performance. If you have a complaint against an FCA-regulated firm, FOS may be able to consider it. Learn more about FOS protection here.https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/consumers
3. You are unlikely to get your money back quickly
• This type of business could face cash-flow problems that delay interest payments. It could also fail altogether and be unable to repay investors their money.
• You are unlikely to be able to cash in your investment early by selling it. You are usually locked in until the business has paid you back over the period agreed. In the rare circumstances where it is possible to sell your investment in a ‘secondary market’, you may not find a buyer at the price you are willing to sell.
4. This is a complex investment
• This investment has a complex structure based on other risky investments. A business that raises money like this lends it to, or invests it in, other businesses or property. This makes it difficult for the investor to know where their money is going.
• This makes it difficult to predict how risky the investment is, but it will most likely be high.
• You may wish to get financial advice before deciding to invest.
5. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
• Putting all your money into a single business or type of investment for example, is risky. Spreading your money across different investments makes you less dependent on any one to do well.
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This website is exempt from the general restriction (in section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) on the communication of invitations or inducements to engage in investment activity on the grounds that it is made solely to certified or self-certified sophisticated investors, certified high net worth individuals and investment professionals. You can find definitions of each category below.
These investments are high risk and illiquid, your capital is at risk and returns are not guaranteed. Bonds are not protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). If you are unsure of your categorisation or have doubts about whether to invest in our products, please consult an authorised person specialising in advising on investments of this kind.
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Investor Definitions
To be considered a self-certified sophisticated investor, an individual must certify that at least one of the following applies:
They are a member of a network or syndicate of business angels and have been so for at least six months.
They have made more than one investment in an unlisted company in the two years prior.
They work or have worked in the two years prior in a professional capacity in the private equity sector or in the provision of finance for small and medium enterprises.
They are currently or have been in the two years prior, a director of a company with an annual turnover of at least £1 million.
1. Self Certified Investor
A) Works in the Financial Sector , specifically private equity OR B) Been the director of a company with an annual turnover of at least £1 million, in the last two years OR C) or made more than one investment in an unlisted company in the previous two years.
2. Sophisticated Investor
A HNW Investor has an annual income in excess of £100K or. have net assets in excess of £250K beyond your pension fund assets and your private residence.
3. HNW / UHNW
Due to the potential for losses, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) considers this investment to be very complex and high risk.
What are the key risks?
1. You could lose all the money you invest
• If the business offering this investment fails, there is a high risk that you will lose all your money. Businesses like this often fail as they usually use risky investment strategies.
• Advertised rates of return aren’t guaranteed. This is not a savings account. If the issuer doesn’t pay you back as agreed, you could earn less money than expected or nothing at all. A higher advertised rate of return means a higher risk of losing your money. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
• These investments are sometimes held in an Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA). While any potential gains from your investment will be tax free, you can still lose all your money. An IFISA does not reduce the risk of the investment or protect you from losses.
2. You are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong
• The business offering this investment is not regulated by the FCA. Protection from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) only considers claims against failed regulated firms. Learn more about FSCS protection here.https://www.fscs.org.uk/what-we-cover/investments/or
Protection from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), in relation to claims against failed regulated firms, does not cover poor investment performance. Try the FSCS investment protection checker here.https://www.fscs.org.uk/check/investment-protection-checker/
• The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) will not be able to consider complaints related to this firm or Protection from the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) does not cover poor investment performance. If you have a complaint against an FCA-regulated firm, FOS may be able to consider it. Learn more about FOS protection here.https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/consumers
3. You are unlikely to get your money back quickly
• This type of business could face cash-flow problems that delay interest payments. It could also fail altogether and be unable to repay investors their money.
• You are unlikely to be able to cash in your investment early by selling it. You are usually locked in until the business has paid you back over the period agreed. In the rare circumstances where it is possible to sell your investment in a ‘secondary market’, you may not find a buyer at the price you are willing to sell.
4. This is a complex investment
• This investment has a complex structure based on other risky investments. A business that raises money like this lends it to, or invests it in, other businesses or property. This makes it difficult for the investor to know where their money is going.
• This makes it difficult to predict how risky the investment is, but it will most likely be high.
• You may wish to get financial advice before deciding to invest.
5. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
• Putting all your money into a single business or type of investment for example, is risky. Spreading your money across different investments makes you less dependent on any one to do well.