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Consumers, Saving and Investing - UK - January 2015
Consumers, Saving and Investing - UK - January 2015

“Once consumers start saving, the benefits of having money set aside become more tangible. This increases their commitment to saving, and makes the habit self-perpetuating. The challenge for providers, therefore, is to find a way of encouraging consumers to take the first step.”

– Jessica Morley, Financial Services Analyst

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Overview

This report provides in-depth analysis and insight supported by a range of data. At the same time, introductory and top-level content is provided to give you an overview of the issues covered.

Introduction
Executive Summary
Issues and Insights
Trend Application

Market

Market

Mintel provides a range of market information across categories including: forecasting and share information; internal and broader market environment information; and the issues that affect the market in question.

Economic Background
Saving and Investing Environment
Retail Savings and Investment Overview
Consumer Confidence

Consumer

Consumer

Mintel conducts exclusive and original consumer research for reports, bringing up-to-date and unique insight to topical issues. This research examines the impact of social, economic, cultural and psychological influences on consumers.

Value of Savings and Investments
Type of Saving and Investment Products Owned
Motivation for Saving
Long-term Financial Confidence
Attitude towards saving and investing
Attitudes towards Savings Products and Providers
Consumers and Investing
Women, Saving and Investing
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author Jessica Morley
Financial Services Analyst
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