Your guide to ethical bond funds

Ethical investing is finally making its mark on the fixed income space. Maria Merricks looks at the ethical bond vehicles available.

While ethical investments have traditionally centred around equities, managers say investors in this space can now look confidently towards the lesser-known fixed income vehicles. Bryn Jones, manager of Rathbones’ Ethical Bond fund, suggests the ethical mandates of such vehicles could actually add an extra layer of investor protection. The sustainability and strong corporate governance of his stock picks further enforce capacity to pay, he says. However, with such a variety of mandates within the ethical bond space, the question is which is the best for your client? Investors looki...