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FSA protection on Commodity ETFs?

http://www.citywire.co.uk/adviser/-/news/market-and-shares/content.aspx?ID=314454&Page=1
AIG-backed ETF Securities products plummet
By Daniel Grote | 13:11:16 | 16 September 2008
Shares in AIG-backed exchange traded commodities issued by ETF Securities (ETFS) have plummeted after the US insurer was hit by a rash of fresh ratings downgrades yesterday.

If AIG can't meet its obligations to ETFS Commodity Securities Limited then are investors eligible for any compensation?

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  • purch
    purch Posts: 9,865 Forumite
    No

    If you have bought an ETF(C) then you have a Counterparty risk with the Issuer of that ETF.

    I assume that when you trade in ETF's you will be considered an 'Investment Professional' under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000
    'In nature, there are neither rewards nor punishments - there are Consequences.'
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