ISA Millionaires Rise Amid Strong Market Returns, HMRC Limits Disclosure
What happened
The number of investors with ISA accounts reaching seven figures rose by over 50% in one year, reaching 7,730 in 2023-24 compared to 5,070 the previous year. The FTSE 100 is up 35% since April 2024, and the S&P 500 has risen 50%. HMRC will not disclose the number of individuals holding more than £10m in ISAs, suggesting the figure is between one and five.
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Why it matters
Strong market returns are boosting ISA values, leading to a record increase in ISA millionaires. The government hopes more savers will switch to stocks and shares ISAs starting in April 2027, when the annual allowance for a cash ISA will be cut to £12,000 for under-65s.
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Who's involved
- Adrian MurphyResearcher cited in the event context
- Goldman SachsAmerican investment bank
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Goldman SachsSpeculative
Goldman Sachs might see increased revenue in its advisory business due to strong FTSE 100 performance.