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Two Thirds of Adults Have Heard Of ISAs But Over Half Of These Know Nothing More About Them
67% of adults say they have heard of ISAs but, disappointingly, over half of those who have heard of ISAs (57%) say they know nothing about them, according to recent figures released by Marks & Spencer Financial Services (M&SFS). The research carried out by MORI Financial Services for M&SFS is a clear illustration that the education task by ISA providers still has a long way to go.
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HSBC Launches Range Of 'Off The Peg' And 'Tailor Made' ISAs
HSBC has unveiled its range of ISAS, to support the government's objectives to deepen and broaden the 'savings habit'. The HSBC ISA product range - available through Midland branches, direct and independent financial advisors (IFAS) - includes ISAs 'off the peg' (without advice), or 'tailor made' for people who need expert advice.
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Majority Of British Investors "No Wiser" About ISAs Despite A Year Of Intensive Promotion
Two thirds (67%) of the British public, who are aware of ISAs feel that they have no better understanding of ISAs than they had 12 months ago according to a latest MORI survey which has been commissioned by Charles Schwab Europe.
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Last Potential PEP Investors Go For Growth Despite Income Frenzy
Four out of five people who say they are likely to take out a Personal Equity Plan (PEP) before the April 5th deadline will be opting for a PEP to grow their capital over the long term, according to research by MORI Financial Services for Marks & Spencer Financial Services (M&SFS). Despite the income frenzy with falling interest rates the M&SFS research reveals that long term capital growth remains the aim for the majority of potential PEP investors.
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Sir Cliff Richard Beats Blair, Hague and Darling in Money Advice Poll
More people would trust Sir Cliff Richard than either Tony Blair or William Hague to sell them a decent pension, and virtually no one would choose Alastair Darling, the Government Minister in charge of pensions - according to a new MORI survey for i.e. group, a UK new financial services group.
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Budgeting And Women Combine For An Efficient Household
Budgeting systems are at the core of UK household management, with women firmly in the driving seat. The publication today of a new report* from TV Licensing — "Putting off or putting by?" — shows that when it comes to paying the bills, the emphasis is on the woman of the house as the financial controller, with the nationwide preference to pay — at least something — now rather than later!
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Women Look Set to Embrace ISAs
ISAs look set to become women's second most popular savings vehicle over the coming months, according to the Newton Investment Index. For the first time, Newton Fund Managers Limited looked deeper into the savings intentions of women whilst analysing research for the Investment Index. The Newton Investment Index tracks the savings intentions of adults in Great Britain using research conducted by MORI Financial Services.
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British Public Increasingly Cynical about Business
A study to commemorate pollster MORI's 30th birthday finds the British public increasingly cynical about big business despite rising expectations of the corporate world, specifically with regard to social and environmental responsibility.