John Royden News Today

A shake-up of City rules could soon open up Britains corporate bond market to a wider pool of UK investors, giving them the chance to earn income by backing the debt of FTSE 100 giants direct.

Bonds are one of the main pillars of the investing landscape. Viewed as a halfway house between the security of cash and riskier investments such as stocks and shares, bonds offer a rock-solid choice for those in search of a secure, fixed income.

Sir John Royden attempted to continuously swim the 42.8 mile length of Lake Geneva in July last year and managed a remarkable 28 miles before being pulled

John Royden, 56, who lives in Earls Court, London, is attempting the challenging feat next month after months of gruelling training in icy British waters.