This at-a-glance guide is intended to give you a quick snapshot of a range of different investment vehicles available.

There are various deposit-based investment vehicles available in the marketplace. Many customers will have money on deposit either with a bank or building society.

There are many different asset-backed investments open to the individual investor. Each type has own specific risks, benefits and taxation treatment.

In 2017 the contribution limit for Cash ISAs and Stocks and Shares ISAs was effectively merged, with the overall limit increased to £20,000

A platform brings together your investments and pensions online, allowing you to view them in one place – a bit like online banking.