How do I invest?

The following products are provided in conjunction with BNP Paribas Securities Services:

• BNP Paribas Electric & General Savings Scheme (ITSS)
  A facility for you to invest either lump sums or regular savings into Electric & General Investment Trust plc. Your shares are managed by the Investment Manager, Taube Hodson Stonex Partners LLP. Unlike ISAs there are no tax benefits associated with this type of investment.

• Individual Savings Account (ISA)
  An ISA is a tax efficient way of investing money, as there is no capital gains tax payable on the profits made in an ISA.

Who is BNP Paribas Securities Services?
BNP Paribas Securities Services ("BNP Paribas") is authorised by the Banque de France, regulated by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (French Financial Markets Authority) and regulated by the Financial Services Authority ("FSA") for the conduct of its investment business in the United Kingdom.
It is entered onto the FSA register with registration number 206940.
BNP Paribas Securities Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas S.A. It provides services to investment managers and other financial institutions.

You can subscribe to a BNP Paribas ITSS or ISA by either lump sum or regular direct debit investments. An ISA may be transferred in cash from your existing ISA provider. To invest in one of these products, call 0845 358 1113, 9.00am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday and ask for an application form.

Useful Information

Please read the Key Features and Terms & Conditions document as it contains important information on the Electric & General Investment Trust Plc Savings Scheme and ISA.

• Key Features and Terms & Conditions for BNP Paribas ITSS and ISA

Please note that BNP Paribas Investor Services staff are not permitted to give advice on the merits, suitability or otherwise of investing in the BNP Paribas ITSS, ISA or the underlying investment trust. These products may not be suitable for all retail customers. If you are unsure of the suitability of the BNP Paribas ITSS, ISA or investment into the underlying investment trust you should contact an Independent Financial Advisor.

BNP Paribas Securities Services London Branch is authorised by the CECEI and supervised by the AMF and subject to limited regulation by the FSA. Details on the extent of our regulation by the FSA are available from us on request. BNP Paribas Securities Services is also a member of the London Stock Exchange.