Ethical Investments
Whenever there is a moral debate, people
often ask: ‘How can I make a difference?’
They feel disempowered and confused when bombarded
with horrific images about the reality of modern life
and its ramifications.
Many people today are investing money
in companies linked with
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Human rights abuse
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Animal exploitation
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Armaments and nuclear weapons
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Pollution
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Factory farming
- Pornography
without even realising it. You
might be investing in these, inadvertently, if you
have
Life Assurance, a Pension, savings etc. Do you
know if you are? Would you like to? More and more
people
are becoming concerned about the activities of
companies in which their money is invested, either
directly
or through financial institutions such as banks
and insurance companies.
Most people are under the impression
that by investing in an Ethical fund, they will be
soothing their conscience but not making any money.
This is actually not the case. A number of our clients
have been pleasantly surprised to find that their
investment has grown faster and more consistently
than other, non-ethical funds.
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