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France paving the way for responsible investing
Regulation is forcing companies to become more accountable for responsible investment but a greater effort is needed, according to Axa Investment Managers.
Fixed Income | 25 Feb 16
Local UK council offers solar bond at 6%
A joint venture bond offering from peer-to-peer investment platform Abundance and Swindon Borough Council is offering investors a 6% return on solar bonds.
Multi Asset | 24 Feb 16
Whitechurch Securities launches ethical funds
Whitechurch Securities is launching a new range of ethical investment portfolios on 1 March.
Social impact investor surpasses £100m in capital raised
Capital raised by clients of UK-based social impact investment intermediary ClearySo surpassed £100m ($143.2m, €128.7m) this month, with £60m coming directly from the company’s network of institutional and high-net-worth individual investors.
Impax launches environmental fund
Environmental markets-focused investment manager Impax Asset Management has launched the Impax Environmental Leaders Ireland Fund under the company’s existing Irish Ucits umbrella structure.