Ethical funds investments may be boosted this week, with the news that renewable energies are now contributing over 10% of all energy consumption in Europe. The world’s first ethical fund was the PAX fund, set up in 1971 to enable investors to avoid all companies benefiting from the Vietnam War. Today, there are 81 UK-based ethical funds.
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Boost in renewable energies favours Ethical Funds
Monday, July 26th, 2010First Time Buyers may lose stamp duty break, says Budget Report
Friday, June 25th, 2010
The stamp duty break for houses under £250,000 is now ‘under review’ by government, following the June 2010 budget report.
Budget Changes – Mortgage Cap would limit first time buyer mortgages
Monday, June 21st, 2010
Government plans to restrict mortgage lending, following the budget changes on 22nd June, could make first time buyer mortgages more difficult to obtain. Click headline to read more.
First Time Buyer Mortgages remain out of reach, says CML
Friday, June 18th, 2010
First time buyer mortgages were a smaller part of overall mortgage sales in April, says the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), indicating that first time buyer mortgage deals remain hard to obtain.
Ethical Fund rejects accusations of inefficient investment
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010One of the world’s largest ethical investment funds has rejected claims by analysts that its stance as an ethical fund may have compromised its search for long-term capital growth. Ethical fund investments are now accessible for all investors – click on this headline to learn more.
First time buyer mortgages – Average house now over £169,000
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010Seekers of first time buyer mortgages, deflated as average house prices reach £169,162, are waiting to see what the June 22nd Budget will bring.
Advice and education needed on first time buyer mortgages
Thursday, May 13th, 2010Applicants for first time buyer mortgages should have to take a course of study and pass an exam before their application is considered, according to the chairman of a leading UK consumer help service.
Should oil companies be a part of your Ethical Sustainable fund?
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Is it acceptable to include major oil and energy companies such as BP in a ‘sustainable’ fund?
With the latest oil company catastrophe of BP’s Deepwater Horizon rig explosion, America’s southern states are now facing an economic and environmental disaster. With the scale of environmental devastation and economic loss of these local communities, it is very difficult to justify such a company’s inclusion in any fund categorized as an Ethical/ Sustainable Investment Fund.
First time buyers need financial advice on real homebuying costs
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010A quarter of first time buyers have little idea of the cost of extras, on top of their first time buyer mortgage, when buying a home. Conveyancing alone can cost £1,000, and total extras could cost over £4,000.
Ethical investments business to gain from new endorsement system
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
The Global Initiative for Sustainability Ratings (GISR) aims to simplify the rating of companies with truly sustainable business practices. This in turn will encourage trust in ethical investments by the 44% who are still sceptical that so-called ethical, sustainable businesses really do make a difference.
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