Economy

Survey Reveals Increasing Take Up Of E-Commerce

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Britain's entrepreneurs want further cuts in interest rates if they are to increase investment, according to a MORI survey released by business advisers Ernst & Young.

Bosses in Britain's growing entrepreneurial businesses are more optimistic for UK economic prospects than their counterparts in the country's biggest companies, according to a survey of over 800 entrepreneurs conducted by MORI for business advisers Ernst & Young.

Half the population is unaware that changes will be taking place to the TESSA and PEP regime, and fewer than half have heard of the ISA, or Individual Savings Accounts, according to research undertaken for the BSA by MORI in November.