ISA investors "going green"

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MORE than two thirds of people planning to use their ISA allowance ahead of April 6 are considering investing ethically, new research has revealed.

The study by Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) showed seven in ten potential ISA investors wanted to “go green” before the deadline, further proof that socially responsible investing (SRI) is rising in popularity. The news comes as F&C’s £331.76m Stewardship Income fund run by Ted Scott secured a place for the fifth year running on the Principle White List. The list, run by Principle Investment Management, identifies the best and worst performing funds in the UK Equity Income sector taking account of volatility. F&C said the fact it landed a place dispels the myth that funds wi...

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