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Yield Enhanced Foreign Investment Deposit Account (YES FIDA)

What is this?
This account allows investors to earn an enhanced return on USD Term Deposits, that is dependent on the rate movement of the USD/LKR currency pair
  Deposit Currency    : USD
  Link Currency Pair   : USD/LKR

What are the benefits of opening this account?
  A chance to enjoy an enhanced return on USD Fixed Deposits subject to the exchange rate movement of the USD/LKR currency pair
  Withdrawal of funds before maturity
  Regular market updates and views on the USD/LKR provided by Nations Trust Bank
 
How does this work?
  The Enhanced Yield Foreign Investment Fixed Deposit pays an 'enhanced yield' at maturity depending on the exchange rate movement of the USD/LKR currency pair on the investment date when compared with that on maturity date of deposit.
  At maturity, the original Deposit along with the enhanced yield adjusted for the exchange rate appreciation or depreciation will be paid.
     
Illustration
  Deposit Currency       : USD
  Deposit Amount           : USD 100,000.00
  Linked Currency pair   : USD/LKR
  Deposit Start Date       : 01st January 2009
  Deposit Maturity Date : 31st March 2009
  Start Spot Fixing Date    : 01st January 2009
  Interest Period               : 89 days
  End Spot Fixing Date     : 31st March 2009
  Enhanced Yield             : 9.50%
     
   
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Scenario 1 - Actual Outcome; Appreciation of USD / LKR Currency Pair

     
Scenario 2 - Actual Outcome; Depreciation of USD/LKR Currency Pair

Scenario 3 - Depreciation of USD/LKR Currency Pair in excess of the deposit yield

 
Yield Vs Exchange Rate
 
Who are eligible to open this account?
  Citizens of foreign states
  Sri Lankan citizens resident outside Sri Lanka
  Corporate bodies incorporated outside Sri Lanka
  Foreign institutional investors such as country funds
  Mutual funds and regional funds
 
Investment amount
Minimum of USD 50,000/- and maximum of USD 5,000,000/-
 
Investment periods & Enhanced Yield
  3 Months - 9.50%
  6 Months - 10.00%
     
Subject to a minimum period of 7 days.
Yield on pre-mature upliftment;
7 days to 3 months 9.50%. 3 months to 6 months 10.00%
 
How do I withdraw my money?
Outward remittances and transfer to other FIDA account are permitted as per Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) guidelines. FIDA funds could be remitted out of Sri Lanka under established KYC guidelines with no restriction by CBSL.
     
Risks & Mitigants
The yield on this transaction would be negatively impacted in the event of a significant appreciation of the US Dollar against LKR which could result in a reduction of the initial yield of 15.00%.
The US Dollar having started the year at 108.60 has appreciated during the year and currently trades at 107.75. The Dollar is expected to continue its range bound trade during 2008 and remain flat to avoid the impact of imported inflation on the local economy.

Nations Trust Bank PLC would closely monitor the movement of USD/LKR exchange rate and provide regular market view/updates to investors, thus enabling investors to exit the investment prior to maturity if the need arises.
 
USD/LKR Exchange movement for 2009
 
How do I open an Account?
You can open your FIDA account online  in 5 easy steps
 
Step 1 Click Here or on the banner on the left hand side of this page and fill the application form
Step 2 Print out completed form and take it to the nearest bank and get the form verified by authorised signatories from the bank
Step 3 Send the completed form along with other relevant documents to Nations Trust PLC
Step 4 We open your account for you and send you the details via e-mail
Step 5 Remit USD proceeds to the following account
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas- New York
A/C No. 04-043-251
SWIFT CODE. BKTRUS33
     
About Nations Trust Bank PLC
Nations Trust Bank is one of the fastest growing banks in Sri Lanka. Our portfolio of financial product and services cater to the varying requirements of individual, corporate or institutional clients supporting our market positioning of “One Bank Many Solutions”.

We offer a wide range of great value financial products ranging from tailor- made Treasury products, to retail products, from leasing to American Express credit cards. These have ensured the rapid growth of the Bank while maintaining stability and boasting one of the lowest NPL figures among banks in Sri Lanka. Fitch Rating has affirmed the Bank’s National Long –term rating at ‘A(lka)’ with a Stable Outlook.
 
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Want more information?
Further details can be obtained by contacting Nations Trust Bank Treasury; Gehan (+94-11-4313120)
Lalindi (+94-11-4313122), or e-mail us on treasury@nationstrust.com

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Enhanced Yield Foreign Investment Deposit Accounts are subject to the terms and conditions of the Nations Trust Bank PLC.

 
   
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