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UK Investor Confidence Reaches Record 115 as Long-Term Investing Grows
Seventy percent of UK investors say long-term investing matters more than ever, while half increased their investments over the past year, the study found.
British investor confidence reached a record high of 115 in 2026, up from 103 in 2025, according to the annual Investor Index study by AML Group and The Nursery Research.
Amid geopolitical conflict and market volatility, 70% of investors believe long-term investing is more important than ever, with 50% increasing their investments over the past year.
Retirees demonstrate strong financial security, with 84% of British investors near retirement confident their investments will be sufficient, while 49% have adopted AI-assisted tools for guidance.
Operational pressures are forcing advisers to adapt their business models, with 71% raising minimum investment thresholds over the past two years to focus on higher-value client relationships.
The international expansion of the Investor Index shows Germany recorded a score of 116, while Italy lagged significantly behind Britain with a score of 75.