FCA seeks advisers' views on social investing

The regulator has published a discussion paper to determine whether it needs to clarify its stance on social investing. Social investments concern investments where the aim is to provide a wider social benefit, rather than a purely financial benefit to investors. The regulator said it wanted to make sure its regulations are not restricting growth in the sector while still protecting consumers. It wants to hear from social entrepreneurs about their experience of raising capital, as well as from advisers advising on the products and investors. Social investments can be sold via a ...