Investor confidence has not plummeted to the extent expected given the state of economic markets, according to the IMA's second bi-annual Great British Investor report.
Global investor confidence is accelerating this month as investors begin looking "more favourably" on risky assets, according to the State Street Investor Confidence Index.
North American investors have led a ‘dramatic and unprecedented' decline in investor confidence to a record low, according to State Street Global Markets.
European investors are more optimistic than the rest of the world where confidence remains "subdued", according to State Street Global Markets.
Investor optimism remains low in August, according to a market confidence index assessing how much money is devoted to higher-risk equities.
Global investor confidence rose slightly in June despite the continuing turmoil in financial markets, according to State Street Global Markets.
While commentators squabble over whether the credit crunch is dead or alive, investors "have already moved on", research suggests.
Confidence levels of North American investors fell to an all-time low of 65.3 points this month, down over 10 points on last month's figures.
JPMorgan Fleming research of investor attitudes shows an increasing number continue to lose confidence on figures reported in January.