Savings issues need to be voiced before elections - F&C

F&C Asset Management calculates household savings ratios to be on a similar trajectory to turnout levels at General Elections, retreating from around 9.9% before the current Government took office to a current figure of 5.9%. It also points out recent data from the Investment Management Association (IMA) showing a 59% year-on-year drop in net sales of Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) during February, despite a stronger stock market over the past year. Jason Hollands, director and head of communications at F&C calls for the Government to focus its attention on the failings of individu...