Advisers differ on ISA use

clock

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

A survey by the company found 48pc of respondents would be investing as much money as possible before the end of the tax year on April 5, but 41pc said they would not be investing at all. The results come following a number of changes to ISA legislation which were announced in the Chancellor’s Pre-Budget report, including the extension of the 2010 ISA expiry date and the maximum yearly contribution limit being maintained at £7,000. Changes such as the expiry extension were welcome but commentators were critical that the maximum contribution level had not risen in line with earnings growth...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on ISAs

IG launches investment platform fee 'Fat Cat Index'

IG launches investment platform fee 'Fat Cat Index'

Most investors paying more than they need to, IG says

Jenna Brown
clock 05 February 2026 • 3 min read
Number of maximised JISA accounts reaches post-pandemic high

Number of maximised JISA accounts reaches post-pandemic high

More families looking to pass down wealth sooner, Murphy Wealth says

Jenna Brown
clock 02 February 2026 • 4 min read
Andrew Tully: Why cash ISA reform plans could do more harm than good

Andrew Tully: Why cash ISA reform plans could do more harm than good

'What we need is simplification of the ISA framework'

Andrew Tully
clock 26 January 2026 • 4 min read