Property News · April 23, 2016

Harlequins joins ‘mini-bond’ scrum in bid to raise £15m


The rugby club is offering a 5.5% return if you invest in its future … but be warned, there are risksA new investment launched this week is offering rugby fans and others looking for a decent return the chance to earn 5.5% interest a year. Premiership rugby club Harlequins has unveiled “mini-bonds” scheme ahead of its 150th anniversary celebrations this summer.It is looking to raise £7.5m – and possibly as much as £15m – via the bonds, which are basically a way of raising money from private investors. The minimum investment is £2,000, you have to be happy to tie your money up for five years, and those doing so will receive an interest payment every six months. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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