Investor confidence barometer

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Mixed signals on investment confidence

The advice gap remains a significant, unsolved industry issue. Our research suggests the advice gap persists for a few reasons....

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Bullish advisers, cautious investors

Our latest data reveals that a sizeable and persistent gap has opened up between adviser and investor confidence.

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Investor Confidence Barometer 2023 - Research round-up

Our Scottish Widows Investor Confidence Barometer is in its sixth iteration. This gives us the chance to compare trends and...

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Gearing up for the great wealth transfer

With trillions of pounds set to pass between generations in the coming years, intergenerational planning is a well-known issue for...

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Perspectives on the advice gap

The advice gap remains a significant, unsolved industry issue. While cost is inevitably an issue for some investors, our survey...

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Investor Confidence Barometer 2023 - Introduction

Welcome to the Scottish Widows Investor Confidence Barometer, which builds on the legacy that we’ve established over the past few...