Investments Market Research Reports-Consumer Behaviour analysis -Market trends

“Socially responsible investing may be undergoing a rebirth as progressive segments of the population evince a greater interest in ethical screening of investments”
– Sanjay Sharma, Senior Financial Services Analyst

This Report discusses the following key topics:

• One in 20 Canadians has more than $1 ...

“Financial pressures will make it increasingly difficult to save going forward. Providers can help people by offering budgeting and financial management tools that can increase engagement and offer insights into where they can make savings.”

- Jessica Galletley, Financial Services Analyst

This ...

“Old is gold when it comes to wealth with over-65s being the most affluent and having the highest ownership of investments.”
– Sanjay Sharma, Senior Financial Services Analyst

This Report discusses the following key topics:

• Around half of Canadians have a TFSA and/or an RRSP
• Around half of investors ...

“SIPPs have been the standout performers in the broader retirement savings market over the last decade, and the pension reforms introduced in 2015 have further boosted the segment. The flexibility offered by SIPPs makes them an attractive option for consumers looking to take full advantage of ...

“A falling savings ratio and the launch of the Personal Savings Allowance pose a serious threat to the ISA market, with contributions falling for the fourth year running in 2016/17. However, low interest rates and the development of online platforms have driven new interest in the stocks and ...

“The financial advice market for mass affluent and affluent consumers is in a healthy position. This is a segment of consumers with above-average need for advice and greater capacity to pay for it. However, it is not without its challenges, with new regulations on the horizon and the ongoing ...

“Equity investing has become far more accessible over the last decade, but there are still many real and perceived barriers that hold people back. Simplicity is the key to extending the market, but a raft of regulation and remedies due in 2018 could hold progress back. Uncertainty over Brexit has ...

“Property continues to be an obsession for much of the population, with people both emotionally and financially invested in their homes. However, property ownership is becoming a distant dream for hopeful buyers, as rising prices and a shortage of available homes make it difficult for people to ...

“Parents naturally feel the pressure to plan for their children’s future, but with limited investment and focus in the sector children’s saving and investment providers are doing little to support this. Low interest rates mean reduced incentives to save, although it also leaves a huge opportunity ...