However, only less than a third of these had investments, while the majority kept their savings in their accounts without yielding interest or in cash.

Brokerage scandals hampered household confidence in investment tools last year, but the trend has reversed, according to the survey. At present some 70% of the respondents have confidence in investment instruments, with state bonds being the top pick.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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