The latest consumer research from YouGov has shed new light on how UK investors are approaching markets in 2025 - revealing a sharp rise in demand for products that combine growth potential with defensive features.

Following the release of new consumer research conducted by YouGov, offering fresh insights into the evolving needs of UK investors, SRP spoke with Zak de Mariveles (below) , chairman of the UK Structured Products Association (UKSPA), about the study’s key findings and how structured products are adapting to meet shifting investor priorities in the current macroeconomic climate and going from niche to necessary. Consumer Duty is about good outcomes, fair value, and meeting investor objec