Reeves takes bold step to boost UK share ownership with sweeping reforms and new investor campaign
Briefly

Chancellor Rachel Reeves called for financial regulators to embrace a more pragmatic, pro-growth approach to oversight, aiming to boost investment and engage more Britons in the stock market. At a dinner attended by 350 business leaders, she announced reforms aimed at reducing regulatory burdens. A new advertising campaign will encourage the 29 million UK adults holding low-interest savings to invest in shares. Additionally, Reeves proposed easing post-financial crisis rules and exploring flexible labeling for investment products to attract more novice investors, especially women.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has called for regulators to adopt a pro-growth oversight strategy to unlock investment and increase stock market participation among Britons.
Easing regulatory burdens is essential to stimulate business investment, as excessive regulations have been labeled a 'boot on the neck of businesses' by Reeves.
A new advertising campaign, reminiscent of the 1980s 'Tell Sid' movement, aims to encourage the 29 million UK adults with savings in low-interest accounts to explore stock investments.
Reeves plans to introduce targeted support measures allowing firms to guide new investors without complete financial checks, enhancing accessibility to investment opportunities.
Read at Business Matters
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