LONDON, UK, 27 March 2025 — Rupert Osborne, the UK CEO of high-growth fintech, Capital.com (UK) Limited, called for a new Retail Investment Strategy at the New Statesman Igniting Growth Conference. He was participating in a panel with leading parliamentarians, including Callum Anderson MP, Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology; Kanishka Narayan MP, PPS to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; and Lauren Edwards MP, Chair of the Financial Markets and Services APPG, discussing the role of financial services in promoting inclusive national growth.
The conference provided an excellent opportunity for Capital.com to reaffirm its commitment to enhancing financial inclusion. With the right support and investment education, UK consumers have the potential to drive strong growth, supporting the Government’s Growth Agenda.
A recent report by the Centre for Policy Studies revealed that the UK is falling behind other nations in retail investing. Retail investors hold only 21% of assets under management (AUM), the lowest in Europe. In comparison, retail investors in the United States hold approximately 50% of AUM.
A new Retail Investment Strategy will assist consumers in understanding investment opportunities and risks, enhance financial literacy and enable better decision-making that can further contribute to economic growth. Barclays Bank has recently estimated that £430bn of UK consumer savings is currently held in cash by 13 million individuals – money that could be generating better returns if invested.
Rupert Osborne, CEO, at Capital.com UK, stated:
“I was thrilled to join a panel with Callum, Kanishka, and Lauren to discuss ways to enhance financial literacy and democratise access to financial markets across the UK. To achieve this, Capital.com is calling on the Government to launch a new Retail Investment Strategy, making it easier for everyone to participate in the economy and understand investment opportunities and risks.
“By developing innovative fintech solutions, educating customers, supporting hundreds of jobs, and generating millions in tax revenues, Capital.com is also proud to contribute directly to the UK Government’s ambitious economic growth agenda.”
For more information about Capital.com, please visit www.capital.com