Investments  

Gender investment gap estimated at £15bn

"Women are not so much risk averse as requiring more persuasion. They are far more likely to invest if they feel comfortable that their decision is made on a sound basis rather than just the hook of a potential good return, which tends to appeal to men.

"There is a huge gap in the market that investment companies could help fill by a more positive approach to potential female investors."

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