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The Unit Trusts and Oeic statistics, as calculated by Morningstar cover all the IMA sectors from whi...

It is increasingly accepted that various forms of ethical or responsible investing will gain in importance in financial markets, reflecting evidence that consumers view these issues as significant and companies believe they reflect best practice in business...

Businesses, politicians and investors are realising that economic growth needs a green makeover and attentions have turned towards SRI funds, which no longer simply banish sin stocks but actively invest in the key trends shaping the global economy, providing...

It is difficult to open a newspaper or turn on the television without being exposed to ethical issues and their implications

Eiris research shows majority of 50 emerging market companies examined are addressing at least some of their environmental, social and governance issues

City bonuses can vary depending on performance and the same can be said for with-profits bonus rates and fund performance. Strong, well-diversified, actively managed funds do well. Those poorly managed through mis-called asset allocation fare worse

The FSA's proposals to provide greater retail access to hedge funds, via collective vehicles, are a landmark policy development for the regulator

In a bid to understand the issues surrounding global climate change, Sir Nicholas Stern was commissioned to produce a report. Here we look at one of his findings, a potential option to mitigate the effects of increasing temperatures and its viability...

While there has been a change of investor attitude as we are bombarded with stories about the projected impact of global warming, the limited range of ethical funds available, coupled with the poor performance of the majority, is likely to inhibit a widespread...

While the concept of fund managers aiming to make you money whatever the market conditions is simple enough, achieving that aim is far from easy