Long-term Savings and Investments - UK - February 2008
Long-term Savings and Investments - UK - February 2008

The savings and investment market has been fairly buoyant over the past few years. More attractive interest rates on savings accounts and cash ISAs and, from mid-2004 to mid-2007, an improving stockmarket have led to strong inflows into deposits and equity investments. However, there are fears that the recent bull market is now over, as the past few months have witnessed increasing market volatility and sharp falls in share prices ...

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Overview

Overview

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Insights and Opportunities
Market in Brief
Fast Forward Trends

Market

Market

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Issues in the Market

Consumer

Consumer

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The Consumer – Asset Ownership

Data

Data

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Appendix – Profile of Savings Clusters (Part 1)
Appendix – Profile of Savings Clusters (Part 2)

Other

Economic and Investment Climate
The Consumer – Financial Priorities in 2008
Market Size – An Overview
Sector Performance
The Consumer – Understanding Risk
The Consumer – Reaction to Northern Rock
Largest Investment Bond Providers
Largest Fund Managers
Brand Communication and Advertising
Selling Channels
The Consumer – Sources Used for Advice
The Consumer – Experiences of Saving and Investing