F&C in greenhouse gas fund pledge
F&C is to launch a fund focused on companies that provide greenhouse gas emissions reduction technologies and systems and companies that seek to address the realities of climate change.
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SOCIALLY responsible investors are pushing more and more global companies to change their corporate governance methods, according to the latest report by ethical watchdogs, EIRIS.
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Green M&A boosting ethical funds
Big companies looking to expand into the ‘green’ market are helping to drive M&A activity in the sector and improving the performance of green investment funds, according to Co-operative...
View ArticleCharity ethical investing website launched
A WEB site aimed at raising the profile of charities’ ethical investing practices has been launched.
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HSBC targets climate change in fund launch
HSBC Investments has unveiled a new Climate Change fund to be run by its active quant arm, SINOPIA.
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Fund managers don't disclose SRI exposure
THREE quarters of the fund managers questioned in a FairPensions survey revealed that they do not publicly disclose any policies relating to environmental and social issues.
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Catalyst and Stargate in SRI fund alliance
Catalyst Investment Group and Stargate Capital Management have jointly launched an SRI vehicle billed as reducing both an investor's tax liability and carbon footprint.
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Environment tops ethical investor list of concerns
ENVIRONMENTAL issues take precedence for ethical investors, according to research conducted by Standard Life Investments.
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UKSIF to run ethical investment week
THE UK Social Investment forum (UKSIF) will run the first ever 'National Ethical Investment Week' between 18-24 May, 2008, with the aim of raising awareness of green and ethical investment options.
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S&P launches eco-friendly index
STANDARD & Poor's has launched a new index for investors seeking exposure to environmentally responsible investment strategies.
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Jupiter's Thomas backs EC's green push
THE European Commission's Renewable Energy Directive, combined with consumer and corporate pressure on environmental and ethical issues, creates a strong argument for green investing, according to...
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Many environmental funds 'ignoring' climate change
Many ethical and socially responsible funds are investing in stocks which do little to tackle climate change, according to a new report.
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Jupiter appoints SRI research manager
Jupiter Asset Management has appointed Ed Blamey as research manager of socially responsible investment (SRI).
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Future Capital Partners launches eco fund
FUTURE Capital Partners has launched a renewable energy investment opportunity, focused on the construction and operation of two wheat-based bioethanol plants.
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Green investments hit record high in UK
INVESTMENTS in UK green and ethical retail funds had risen to a record £8.9bn by the end of last year, according to Ethical Investment Research Services (EIRIS).
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Ethical funds 'do not sacrifice returns'
The idea investors have to sacrifice returns for ethical considerations is a myth, according to Jewson Associates.
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Investors urged to ignore ethical fund 'myth'
Investors need to shed the idea that investing in ethical products will mean a drop in returns, according to investment consultants Jewson Associates.
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Green issues and human rights are top ethical concerns
The environment and human rights are now the top 'ethical' concerns, replacing issues such as tobacco and arms manufacturing, according to a survey of the public's ethical attitudes undertaken by...
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Jupiter to advise Pru on climate change fund
Jupiter Asset Management has been appointed as adviser to Prudential Corporation Asia on its climate change fund.
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Lloyd George unveils offshore Asian Green fund
Asian investment specialist Lloyd George Management has launched LG Asian Green fund, a Dublin-listed UCITS III fund focusing on attempts across Asia to take a more active stance on environmental...
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