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Virtual investment experiment indicates informed consumers choose sustainable funds even with reduced returns

22 Oct 2019

A new study has shown that when given clear social and environmental performance data, consumers display an appetite for sustainable investment, even...

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Crowdfunding

Alternative finance market set to double in 2015

07 Nov 2014

The UK’s alternative finance market – which includes crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending and invoice trading – is set to reach nearly £2 billion by...

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Investing from the heart

23 May 2014

Cars, art, wine and watches: emotional assets are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional investments. But while the returns may...

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