Investments Market Research Reports-Consumer Behaviour analysis -Market trends

“The considerable increase in pension ownership as a result of auto-enrolment has played a key role in boosting engagement in retirement planning. Nevertheless, there remains a dire need to further raise not only the overall level of engagement but also the quality of it. Few non-retired adults do ...

"This Report looks at the size of the cash, and stocks and shares ISA markets, and identifies the key market drivers and trends in the market. Mintel’s research also looks at the methods people use when researching ISAs, as well as ownership and important factors when choosing providers. ...

“Investment providers can do more to make the route to investing easier, such as having low minimum investment amounts and clearer product information. Millennials are the key demographic here as they express more open attitudes towards risk, but lack the funds to invest in traditional funds.”
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“2017 was a bumper year for the equity investing market, but this is unlikely to be repeated in 2018, with Brexit looming. Competitive pressures are growing, even among the once-niche online platform providers, and the flow of new customers is inhibited by low levels of investable assets. Ethical ...

“The buy-to-let mortgage market is expected to see slower growth in relation to house purchase going forward, reflecting a harsher regulatory climate and less favourable market conditions. High house prices and higher borrowing costs, as well as greater upfront expense for those who already own ...

“Women are less confident about their retirement finances so messaging centred on emotional connections to money will likely resonate with them and encourage them to be proactive about retirement planning.”
– Sanjay Sharma, Senior Financial Services Analyst

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“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 ...