ISA regulations unfair, say consumers

Friday, 12 March 2010 10:53AM
by Ruth Bradshaw: ruth.bradshaw@uswitch.com
ISA regulations unfair, say consumers
ISA regulations unfair, say consumers
Many people believe ISA rules are unfair, the latest results of a survey from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks show.

Of those questioned by the bank, 84% identified that the current regulations penalise savers who are risk-averse.

Steve Reid, Retail Director for Clydesdale Bank, commented: "Savers and investors clearly feel that they should have the right to make full use of the allowance within their risk profile."

He added that a higher ISA allowance would mean that savvy savers would be able to make the most out of their money, as the stock market is often too risky for some people.

Nationwide Building Society recently found that the new tax year is giving people greater incentive to save to make sure they use their full allowance.

During February, 80% of consumers described themselves as either regular or occasional savers.

Posted by Ruth Bradshaw

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