AN online database of ethical funds for IFAs has been launched.
The free service currently lists 56 onshore funds classified as ethical for a variety of reasons. The website is run by Ethical Screening, a research firm and sister company of Ethical Investors, a financial advice firm focused purely on the sector. Lee Coates, director of Ethical Screening, said: “Even if advisers want to advise on ethical investment, actually finding out how many funds exist and who offers them has been difficult in the past. “With the launch of this free service, all advisers will be able to discuss ethical concerns with their clients and build a strong and com...
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