Financial Education

The Proposed British ISA: A Flawed Plan that Penalises the Prudent Saver

The recent FT Article  (https://www.ft.com/content/99b91223-aced-4262-b7ff-356cee84a185)   entitled “Reeves looks to include minimum UK shareholding in ISA overhaul. Evolution of abandoned Conservative ‘Brit Isa’ plan also includes stamp duty tax break”, suggests Stocks and Shares ISA investors should be required to hold 50% of their portfolio in UK shares and has, quite rightly, caused a stir.   While the main goal of these proposed changes to stimulate the British economy by encouraging investment in UK companies is a noble one, this particular plan is deeply ...

BETTER FINANCE publishes ShareSoc Investing Basics Videos

BETTER FINANCE is a pan-European organisation that aims to empower consumers in the field of finance. It works towards promoting financial literacy and providing consumers with the necessary information and resources to make informed financial decisions. The organisation also advocates for fair and transparent financial practices, and campaigns for better consumer protection. BETTER FINANCE has a network of national partners and representatives, who work together to achieve its goals. Through its initiatives and programs, BETTER FINANCE aims to create a better ...

Stock Market Investment Needs More TV Promotion

ShareSoc Patron Lord Lee is continuing his high profile campaign to get more mainstream coverage of investments and better financial education. The FT has a large article about these issues written by John Lee himself, see https://www.ft.com/content/2445a940-da11-4d08-8e4c-e5ad70d6b583 headed- Stock market investment needs more television promotion - Onerous rules limit broadcasters and hamper financial education John writes: There is widespread agreement that financial education in this country is lamentable. This manifests itself in so many ways, from the fact that many people just leave significant cash deposits ...