Friends First has launched Prospector, its re-branded unit-linked product, which aims to make it easier for customers to participate in the stock market. Prospector provides a choice of seven funds, ranging from low to higher risk, including the Ordinary Share Fund, Stewardship Fund (ethical fund), Managed Fund, Property Fund, e-Fund, Fixed Interest Fund and Cash Fund.

Investors are offered the flexibility to move between funds or can top-up their investments if desired. Investors can choose a fund depending on the level of risk they are prepared to take. Friends First, which is part of the pan-European Eureko Alliance, is one of the leading performers in fund management.