Financial advisers are acting as a "barrier" between clients and social investment opportunities due to perceived greater regulatory risk, according to research.
The Social Investment Academy is hosting a conference next week at which more details are likely to be revealed on potential tax investments for investing in social investments.
The government is considering the ability of financial advisers to advise on social investments as part of an effort to boost activity in the area.
Financial planners could play a critical part in boosting cash flow into "social investments" which have a positive effect on society, a report has found.
Alternative investment boutique Future Capital Partners is to launch a Guernsey-listed income fund aiming to pay 7% from a portfolio of government backed infrastructure projects.
Deutsche Bank has launched its Global Fund Supporters ETF on the London Stock Exchange, investing in companies involved in the prevention and treatment of disease.
Investors in green ISAs would be the first to benefit from further rises in the tax-free savings limit under a Tory Government, says shadow chancellor George Osborne.
The funding of youth services will take priority over financial capability and inclusion initiatives when distributing unclaimed assets, says HM Treasury.