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10
Oct
By Darius McDermott, YourMoney.com
Good Money Week, which runs from 8 to 14 October this year, provides investors with a great opportunity to think about how they can invest and make a difference at the same time.
10
Oct
By Aamina Zafar, FT Adviser
Providers must up their game in communicating the benefits of investing responsibly or miss an open goal, The Wisdom Council has warned.
Research released today (10 October) by the financial services consumer engagement specialist found wording plays a key role in engaging investors.
10
Oct
By Pukaar News
Is it any surprise that national treasure, Sir David Attenborough has has topped the list of ‘ethical champions’ Brits want to see on the next £20 pound note? The broadcaster and naturalist fought off competition to receive a staggering number of votes.
The research, conducted by YouGov on behalf of Good Money Week, showed that 40 per cent of the 2,128 people who were asked, said Sir David was their first choice.
10
Oct
By Kristen McGachey, Portfolio Advisor
Although ethical investing as a concept is gaining in popularity, it still only accounts for a small sliver, or 1.2%, of the total funds under management in the industry, according to the latest figures from the Investment Association (IA).
By contrast, retail investors have pumped more than £23bn into UK authorised funds year-to-date alone, surpassing the annual net retail sales in both 2015 and 2016.
It doesn’t help that many out of the box, ambitious ethical projects have failed to get off the ground or gain much traction.
10
Oct
By Adam Cadle, Money Age
Over half, 57 per cent, of millennials demand fossil fuel free pension investments, a survey has found.
According to a YouGov poll for Good Money Week, coordinated by the UK Sustainable Finance and Investment Association, the emphasis from millennials for sustainably invested funds has grown, with 57 per cent of investors under 24 wanting this, while a lesser 34 per cent of over 45s call for sustainable investments.
09
Oct
By moneyfacts.co.uk
We all want to get more from our money, but what if we could pair that with doing good? Good Money Week is all about ensuring just that, by raising awareness of the sustainable and ethical options available when it comes to managing your money, ideally leading to better returns as well as a sense of goodwill.
09
Oct
Faith And Investment Come Together As Polling Shows The Public Want Investors To Act With Conscience
By Keep the Faith
YouGov poll for Good Money Week
09
Oct
By Sonia Rach, Portfolio Adviser
Financial advisers are failing customers by not providing them with information on the environmental and social impact of their investments, a survey has found...
Read here.
09
Oct
By Julia Banim, UNILAD
With his gentle voice, ethical outlook and incomparably beautiful wildlife documentaries, Sir David Attenborough has transcended his national treasure status to become a 21st century icon.
It’s therefore no surprise whatsoever the 91-year-old naturalist has topped the list of ‘ethical champions’ Brits want to see looking out at them from the next £20 pound note. With a staggering 40% of votes, Sir David was the clear, and well deserved, favourite by a long chalk.
09
Oct
By Katie Jones, Country Living
The Bank of England has confirmed that English artist J. M. W. Turner will be the face of the new £20 note. Yet it seems that some Brits would prefer the banknote to celebrate a living person when it goes into circulation in 2020.
Sir David Attenborough has been named the favourite from a list of "ethical champions" people in the UK would like to see featured on the next £20 note, a survey has revealed.
