We’re making a hash(tag) of boycotts – Iona’s latest i column
Online consumer fury is futile – it’s far better to take a long view and hit firms in the pocket Follow the money, not the
September 1, 2021
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Ethical Finance
Episode 3 of Own It! Bitcoin & green money with the FT’s Alice Ross
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Own It! Podcast with Iona & Simon Bain. In Episode 3, Simon & Iona chat about Bitcoin’s recent volatility
February 26, 2021
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What’s Impact Investing really about? Interview with Kate Fox at Positive Change
Positive Change was one of the UK’s best performing funds last year with a total annual return of 80.1% – proving there’s serious money in
February 4, 2021
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Where can I find a green pension?
Dear Iona, I am self employed and looking to set up a green pension. From the research I have done it appears most advice suggests
February 1, 2021
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The young responsible investing boom: is it all it seems?
Reams of new research suggest a genuine, impressive growth in ethical investing among younger people in recent months. But we need to guard against hyping
February 1, 2021
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How to get on board with the Big Bank Detox! #spon
As climate change continues apace with 2020 one of the hottest years on record, a survey of consumers who bank with Barclays and HSBC shows
January 29, 2021
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Is responsible capitalism possible? Yes, says Lee Qian of Baillie Gifford’s Positive Change
Positive Change was one of the UK’s best performing funds last year with a total annual return of 80.1% – proving there’s serious money in
January 20, 2021
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Can you feel good AND invest well? Iona in Prospect Magazine
Following Blackrock’s loud noises on climate-friendly investing this week, I thought I’d share my recent thought piece for Prospect Magazine on the future of ethical
January 17, 2020
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NY Resolutions you’ll actually *want* to keep
Do yourself a mahoosive favour in 2019. As the brilliant Alex Holder rightly points out in her latest think piece for Grazia, this year will
January 1, 2019
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Turning virtue signallers into financial activists (my thoughts at LGIM)
Iona Bain I recently spoke on a panel at Legal and General Investment Management’s conference about “50 Shades of Green” – i.e. what constitutes “responsible”
October 1, 2018
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Do pension funds really care about the future?
Young Money was pleased to be invited to a high-level seminar in the City last week, which highlighted some fundamental and fascinating questions… The Transparency
July 19, 2018
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Is your workplace pension funding weapons & tax avoidance?
If you are saving into a pension at work, are you happy for your cash to be invested in companies that make weapons, dodge tax
June 11, 2018
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QUICKIE GUIDE: The ethix of money
Can you invest in what you believe? Yea, defo. As part of our “quickie” series, we aim to give you big ideas in a quick
March 16, 2018
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Dreaming of an ethical Christmas
IONA BAIN Ethical shopping is growing at more than three times the rate of general retail spending, and local shopping is fighting back against online.
December 5, 2017
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The Graduate: why it still speaks to overwhelmed gen Y
It’s a fifty year old film that’s parodied endlessly. Yet the re-release of The Graduate this year has never been more timely, as a whole
June 27, 2017
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Why are girls more “moral” consumers than boys?
Iona Bain Another month, another timely reminder of the moral facets of our finances that we can all so easily forget – but are nonetheless there
February 7, 2017
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Millennials “excluded” from fair credit – here is their lifeline
Iona Bain It’s supposed to be a time of festive cheer but Christmas, and all the spending pressures that come with it, may bring only
December 13, 2016
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Will the People’s Trust help clean up the financial industry?
Iona Bain Yesterday, I reported on Theresa May’s plans to give workers a greater say on executive pay and highlighted the fact that asset managers, who oversee
November 30, 2016
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How the financial sector has failed us on fat cat bonuses
Iona Bain Theresa May has announced plans to give workers a greater say on executive pay today. But are fund managers – who invest our
November 29, 2016
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Is Uber exploiting workers to make our taxi rides cheaper?
Matt Bain UPDATE: Uber drivers have now WON their case to be recognised as workers rather than self-employed, meaning they will be entitled to holiday
October 28, 2016
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Child labour, organics and Bowie – News Round-Up
BATTERY CHILDREN Major electronics brands, including Apple, Samsung, Sony, Microsoft and Vodaphone, are failing to do basic checks to ensure that cobalt mined by child
January 20, 2016
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How will charities spend your Christmas donations?
Iona Bain This Christmas, more than a quarter of Scots will spread some festive joy by giving to charity. But how do they know if
December 22, 2015
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Move over Black Friday – today is Civilised Saturday!
Sick of Black Friday? Well, you can have a classier Christmas shopping experience – if you know where to go. This article is packed with tips
November 28, 2015
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It’s never too late to get money-wise: my opinion piece for the Scotsman
DON’T be shy looking after your finances, writes Iona Bain Be honest: when was the last time you made a budget? Re-assessed your spending? Switched
September 30, 2015
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Will the Volkswagen scandal fuel a new generation of young ethical activists?
IONA BAIN The Volkswagen emissions scandal could prompt a new wave of interest from investors in scrutinising corporate behaviour and hunting down ‘ethical’ alternatives for
September 28, 2015
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Not keen on the bankers? Join us in October to become an ethical finance pioneer
Iona Bain The recession made a lot of us to stop to question what we’re doing with our money. Is it there purely for self-enrichment?
August 20, 2015
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Can we take care of the world while taking care of our cash?
Disclaimer: This is what we like to (politely) call a “heritage” blog. That means we haven’t updated the information here since publication (although we have
October 19, 2014
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Why our media has a topsy turvy approach to payday loans
Disclaimer: This is what we like to (politely) call a “heritage” blog. That means we haven’t updated the information here since publication (although we have
April 10, 2012
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