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Market Guide: Retail Investment Market in the UK 2006
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March 2007
Published By:
Datamonitor
Page Count:
41
Order Code:
R313-20846
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Introduction
Analyzes the market for retail deposits, mutual funds, equities and bonds, including market data from 2001-5 and forecasts to 2010. Assesses regulatory developments and presents compeitition from retail banks and mutual fund providers
Scope
- Sizes retail deposits, mutual funds, equities and bonds.
- Assesses regulatory barriers and opportunities 5 years historic data from 2001-5 and 5 year forecast to 2010
Highlights
During 2005, individual investors channeled more of their savings into equity-based funds than bond funds. 39% or £3.3 billion were invested in equity funds. Flows into funds of funds were also sustained, amounting to £2.3 billion, an increase of 56% year-on-year. Within this subset, balanced funds accounted for 70%. The European Commission's proposal on cross-border mergers introduces a time limit for regulators to collect and assess information pertinent to prospective acquirers. The EC also intends to harmonize assessment criteria across Member States. This will promote consistency and transparency and discourage the abuse of supervisory powers. Fund supermarkets are an increasingly significant channel in the distribution of mutual funds. In 2005, they contributed the equivalent of sales produced by sales forces and tied agents, taken together.
Reasons to Purchase
- Get an overview of the retail investment market, including past growth and forecast growth.
- Assess regulatory barriers and opportunities affecting retail investments in this country.
- Analyze competition from retail banks and mutual fund companies
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