Big Interview: Ruth Handcock of Octopus Investments on B Corps and private investments

CEO of investment business

Kathleen Gallagher
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In the self-described “fintech style” offices of Octopus, Ruth Handcock, CEO of the investment arm of the business spoke to Investment Week about how the somewhat painful process of becoming a B Corporation was worth it; why she is excited about private investments; and the area Octopus is most keen to focus on in 2022.

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