UK fund managers are anticipating the Autumn Budget for measures to boost investor confidence and company performance. Managers are advocating for improvements to ISAs and pensions to drive investments into UK companies. The government is urged to stop making short-term changes to pensions, as uncertainty leads to hesitancy among savers. Changes to the pension regime have already impacted investment strategies. UK pension assets are recommended to be redirected towards UK equities for long-term growth. Repurposing ISAs for UK equity exposure could draw billions into the domestic stock market. Confidence and long-term growth are crucial for economic stability, as companies need to invest in growth rather than share buybacks. A credible long-term fiscal plan is essential to stimulate business growth and calm government bonds. UK managers are calling for measures in the Autumn Budget to boost investor confidence and company performance. BlackRock Smaller Companies manager opposes short-term changes to pensions. Rockwood Strategic manager suggests repurposing ISAs for UK equities to improve productivity. More incentives are needed for UK investment, not just mandates, to create long-term opportunities.

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UK managers are urging the government to include measures in the Autumn Budget to boost investor confidence and company performance. BlackRock Smaller Companies manager is calling for an end to short-term changes to pensions. Rockwood Strategic manager is pushing for ISAs to be repurposed to focus on UK equities.: What UK Fund Managers Want From the 2025 Autumn Budget