How do our Affiliate Supporters manage capital as a ‘force for good’?
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How do our Affiliate Supporters manage capital as a ‘force for good’?

In the run up to our Social Investment Academy on the 29th November 2017, we asked our affiliate supporters how capital managed through their funds is a force for good and this is what they said… “The Columbia Threadneedle UK Social Bond Fund is run in partnership with Big Issue Invest (BII), the social investment arm of […]

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Alfie Mullan: Why I’m attending the Social Investment Academy

As I see it – life ain’t always fair.  You can work hard, have good intentions and the like, but sometimes that doesn’t cut it.  I feel immensely fortunate and privileged to have the life I have and I know my clients all feel the same, whatever their story and whatever their struggle.  I also […]

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Darren Thomas: Why I’m attending the Social Investment Academy

I can’t wait to attend this years’ Social Investment Academy! As a Financial Planner I know it is my duty to stay ahead of my clients. We are noticing a huge change in investor perception; clients are far more socially aware, and we have to stay on top of our game to ensure we deliver […]

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BLOG: Introducing: The Spectrum of Capital

Every investment decision has an impact Impact investment products sit on a wealth continuum The sizeable universe of funds allows for constructing a diversified investment portfolio with a positive impact focus. There is an impact dimension to every investment decision we (or our clients) make but traditionally we haven’t been able to quantify or understand […]

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PRESS RELEASE: First UK Retail Impact Investing Review for financial advisers published

EMBARGOED: 0.00AM 21 June 2017 First UK Retail Impact Investing Review for financial advisers published Worthstone, the impact investment hub for financial advisers, has released the first ever UK Retail Impact Investing Review for financial advisers. The review contains analysis of the spectrum of impact investment funds registered for sale to UK retail investors and […]

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BLOG: Q&A with Jon Forster, Impax Environmental Markets plc

Who are Impax Asset Management? Impax is an investment firm that manages £5.7 billion for institutional clients and wealth managers. Our funds focus on investing in environmental markets and resource efficiency across energy, water, waste, and food and agriculture. 2016 was a vintage year for performance and we are seeing increasing interest from investors who […]