Leaders from across Peel Hunt, RetailBook, LSEG, FCA and Dickson Minto gathered to discuss “The Power of Retail” and the role retail investors capital can play in driving the UK’s next phase of growth. Our keynote, Lucy Rigby MP, highlighted that the UK has the lowest level of retail investment in the G7 – representing a major missed opportunity for both households and the wider economy.
The panel agreed that momentum is building, regulatory reform, better digital access and improved distribution are helping remove barriers to retail investment and making London a more attractive listing venue. As one panellist put it, the question for boards shouldn’t be why retail investors should be involved in capital raises, but why not? Unlocking domestic retail participation is a win‑win—supporting individual prosperity while strengthening liquidity for UK companies.
Thank you to our speakers – Lucy Rigby MP, Helen Boyd, Charlie Walker, Douglas Armstrong, James Deal and Charles Hall – and to our Media Sponsor, Engage Investor, whose platform is transforming how retail investors connect with companies. With the foundations now in place, building a stronger UK investment culture is within reach, and we look forward to continuing this important conversation.
