Money for nothing? Dire Straits back-catalogue investment venture launched
(The Guardian Money News)

Firm has scheme that allows individuals, hedge funds and others to buy share of royaltiesFirst it was David Bowie selling his own `Bowie bonds`, and now fans of Dire Straits are being given the chance to invest in the band´s multimillion-selling back catalogue.A new investment scheme has been launched that allows individuals, hedge funds and others to buy a share of the royalties that are paid out every time one of the British rock band´s songs or albums is bought, downloaded, streamed or played on the radio. Continue reading...