Green
Moral money: Investors 'put ethical concerns on par with price'
Investors are almost as likely to switch providers over ethical concerns as they are for poor customer service or because they can get a better deal elsewhere, research suggests.
Albion: IFAs positive on outlook for renewable energy investment
Nearly three-quarters of advisers back renewable energy investment given the inflation protection it provides, according to a study commissioned by Albion Community Power (ACP).
SIPPS - Looking beyond the mainstream
Steve Latto discusses the role esoteric investments can play in a SIPP
Carbon credit investments defended after police warning
The Carbon Advice Group (CAG) has defended carbon credit trading after the police issued a warning about ethical investment boiler room scams.
Hepworth expects up to 40% growth in fund size over next two years
One year in, Ecclesiastical Amity Corporate Bond fund is seeing modest monthly inflows of £500,000 a month and manager Robin Hepworth expects between 25% and 40% growth in year two.
Impax AUM slips but insists environment of interest
Impax Group saw slight decreases in its assets under management and net profit, according to interim results to 31 March.
Managers welcome increased funding for green sectors
Managers have welcomed the Chancellor's commitment to further investment in renewable energy and efficiency incentives, as laid out in last week's Budget.
Impax predicts surge of energy and waste company launches
Significant investment opportunities exist in energy and waste sectors, says Impax Asset Management.
Clean technology provides opps for 20-30% growth
Growth of 20% plus could be seen in the clean technology sector as historically low price to earning valuations are played out, say eco-focused fund managers.
Impax IFSL aims for £100m by third anniversary
Impax Asset Management is aiming to grow its IFSL Impax fund substantially over the next two years as countries put increasing focus on green technologies.
Group to propose issuance of climate change bonds to Govt
Climate Change Capital is meeting with Government proposing the issuance of climate bonds, which are being likened to war bonds.
S&P launches US Carbon Efficient index
Standard & Poor's is launching a US Carbon Efficient index, the first in a series of global low-carbon indices.
Julius Baer launching biotech fund in UK
Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer is launching its Biotech fund to UK investors.
Recycling fund reaches milestone
New Earth Solutions has raised its first target of £10m since July 2008 for its Recycling Facilities investment sub-fund.
Global EcoTrends has survived first year wounded but intact
Allianz Global Investors' fund manager Bozena Jankowska is the first to admit 2008 was a tough year.
IFAs no longer have to choose between profits and principles
When recommending fund solutions to clients, it goes without saying that IFAs have a responsibility to consider performance as a criteria for successful investment. However, investors and IFAs alike have often objected that profits and ethical investments...
S&P unveils US Carbon Efficient Index
S&P has released the first in a range of global low carbon indices, designed to meet increasing inve...
Impax and BNP Paribas launch green fund in Australia
Impax Asset Management has linked up with BNP Paribas Investment Partners to launch the Impax Environmental Markets Trust (IEM Trust) to the Australian market.
Climate Change Investment Awards shortlist announced
The shortlists have been announced for the Climate Change Investment Awards organised by Investment Week/Professional Adviser and advisers Holden & Partners.
Report finds advisers still ignoring climate change investment opportunities
UK investors are still failing to grasp the significant investment opportunity offered by climate change, according to a report from Holden & Partners (H&P).
Zurich launches green structured product tranche
Zurich has opened the latest tranche of its Green Guaranteed Account.
Pictet roots out opps with Timber launch
Pictet Funds (PF) has branched out with the launch of the (LUX) Timber fund in the fast-growing green investment area.
Green opps surfacing in US - Jupiter
Significant opportunities are emerging for green investors in the US, according to Charlie Thomas, manager of the Jupiter Ecology fund.
