Fidelity online ISA sales reach record levels

Fidelity claims investors are getting to grips with the use of the web as an investment tool, as nearly two-thirds of its new ISA sales so far this year have been conducted online. It says the 119% increase on last year’s figures, is the highest level for any ISA season, and client log-ins to the website have also increased by 28% as investors have gone online to review their portfolio. Research commissioned by the company also reveals on in five UK investors are looking to invest online in 2006, with 27% men planning to log on, compared to just 14% of women. Doug Naismith, managin...