The confidence gap: Why isn't wealth translating into investment

'We can all help turn uncertainty into confidence, and savers into stakeholders'

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Targeted support is a watershed moment for the industry to step up and make a lasting impact on the financial resilience of millions of people, writes Jo Kite...

Despite an era of trading apps and global connectivity, the culture of investing has never felt more distant for many. Targeted support is a watershed moment for the industry to step up and make a lasting impact on the financial resilience of millions of people. Today, investing is accessible and simpler than ever. Yet, despite the proliferation of platforms and educational content, millions remain on the investing sidelines. As an example, in 1990, one in five people owned shares; by 2022, that figure had fallen to just one in ten. For those unwilling or unable to engage with a finan...

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