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The information contained herein is current at the date of publication but is subject to change without notice. Columbus has expressed its own views and opinions on this website, and these may change without notice. This website is not directed at you if Columbus is prohibited by any law of any jurisdiction from making the information on this site available to you and is not intended for any use that would be contrary to local law or regulation. None of the information contained on this website is intended to constitute any offer to sell or an invitation or solicitation of an offer to buy any product or service by Columbus and must not be relied upon in connection with any investment decision. Products or services mentioned on this site are subject to legal and regulatory requirements in applicable jurisdictions and may not be available in all jurisdictions. Accordingly persons are required to inform themselves of and observe any such restrictions. Nothing in this website should be construed as investment, tax, legal or other advice. Products are not suitable for all investors. Losses may be substantial and may exceed the amount invested.
Risk Warning
Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. The value of investments and the income of any financial instruments mentioned in the website may fall as well as rise, and investors may get back less than the amount originally invested. Fluctuations in exchange rates may have a positive or an adverse effect on the value of foreign-currency denominated securities and financial instruments. Certain investments involve an above-average degree of risk and should be seen as long-term in nature. Columbus may hold positions in investments described in the website. The investment products and services described in the website may have tax consequences. Any tax reliefs referred to are those currently available and their value depends on the circumstances of the individual investor. You acknowledge that levels and bases of taxation may change, and that Columbus does not provides tax advice. You should consult your own tax advisor in order to understand the tax consequences of the products and services described in the website.
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What is a cookie
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Disclaimer
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