Western European Retail Savings & Investments Database 2011: Release One

Total retail savings and investments balances declined sharply in 2008, but at a regional level the market has since recovered and stronger growth is predicted for to 2015.

At European level, balances held in deposits and bonds have grown over the last five years, while those held in equities and mutual funds have dipped.

The retail savings and investments market in three countries, notably Italy, have declined in size (measured by balances) over the last five years, but positive growth is forecast for all 16 markets through to 2015.

The Western European Retail Savings & Investments Database 2011 presents standardized market sizing and forecast data for five asset classes across 16 countries. Provided in an accessible and functional Excel format, the database covers retail deposits, retail mutual funds, retail equities, retail bonds and other retail investment schemes. The database is accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation.

Features and benefits

* Directly compare retail savings and investments markets in 16 countries using standardized market sizing data - in balances - from 2006.

* Understand the future outlook for each country market with our forecasts, segmented by asset class, to 2015.

* Access the data in an easy to use Excel database format, which presents data at at both a country and regional level.

* Use the accompanying PowerPoint presentation for additional analysis and insight into market growth and outlook.

Your key questions answered

* Which retail savings and investments markets across Europe have grown or declined over the last five years?
* What is the future growth outlook for retail saving and investments balances by country?
* What is the current and future mix of asset class balances by country?
* Which are the largest markets, by balances, for each product category?