ISAs

ISA sales through Fidelity FundsNetwork were up 37pc year on year this ISA season with SIPP sales up 413pc.

THE demand for advice on ISAs hit a record level this year, according to an IFAP report.

HARGREAVES Lansdown has seen a significant increase in both ISA investments and SIPP sales over the last year.

BREWIN Dolphin Securities has smashed its recent ISA sales figures by achieving its highest total in five years.

ISA sales for February were 40% down on the same month in 2006 according to the Investment Management Association, highlighting the struggles of the UK's flagship investment vehicle in 2007.

THE majority of IFAs are not anticipating a last minute ISA rush this year, according to research from Resolution Asset Management (RAM).

THE £7000 equity ISA limit has been raised by a mere £200 by the Chancellor, prompting widespread criticism from the financial services industry.

A TRUSTNET poll found investors were split on the use of their ISA allowance this year.

Specialist funds were the most popular form of retail investment in 2006, as the dominance of property funds accounted for almost a quarter of the Oeic market.

T. BAILEY is calling for the Chancellor of the Exchequer to lift the ISA limits to at least £9,300.