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Interview with Claudia Quiroz from Cheviot

By Mark Hoskin, IFA at Holden & Partners on 26 January 2012 Fund News

We meet Claudia Quiroz, the lead fund manager for the Cheviot Climate Assets fund. We learn how she began her career as an engineer for an industrial gases company. And how she manages to fit fund management in with being a mum, keen runner and teaching at the local church.

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Global | Multi-thematic | Cheviot

Six great reasons to invest in ethical funds, environmental funds and thematic funds in 2012

By Thomas Maskrey, Worldwise Investor on 1 January 2012 Market News

Here's Worldwise Investor's six top reasons to invest in ethical, environmental and thematic funds (EET). We examine performance, how these funds can form part of a diversified portfolio and what the future holds for socially responsible investment.

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| Multi-thematic, Environmental, Ethical | Pictet, Sarasin, Henderson, Schroders, Ecclesiastical, Cheviot

Climate Change pact reached in Durban

By Louise Fallon, Worldwise Investor on 12 December 2011 Thematic News

A Climate Change “pact” was agreed upon by over 190 countries, in the last minutes of the talks at Durban. The pact will be somewhat legally binding, which is a first for China, India and the US, although actual targets are yet to be agreed upon. Other decisions from the talks include an extension of the Kyoto Protocol, a potential Green Fund to start in 2012 and plans to set targets by 2015.

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Global | Clean Energy, Multi-thematic, Environmental, Carbon 1

Management changes to Henderson's SRI funds announced

By Mark Hoskin, IFA at Holden & Partners on 12 December 2011 Fund News

Following the integration of Gartmore earlier in the year Henderson is making changes to the management of its Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) range of funds. This announcement is a follow up to the news on 22nd November that the SRI team had been identified as at risk of redundancy. It is also a part of a big consolidation within the Henderson and Gartmore merged businesses.

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UK, Global | Multi-thematic, Ethical | Henderson

What does the Carbon Plan mean for Gas and Clean Energy Investment?

By Louise Fallon, Worldwise Investor on 6 December 2011 Thematic News

The Carbon Plan, published on 1st December, sets out a path towards the target of reducing emissions by 50% from 1990 levels by 2027. It outlines the importance of renewable energy, nuclear power, and gas, but it appears that the latter will be favoured in the short run.

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| Clean Energy, Multi-thematic, Environmental

Positioning a sustainability fund in today's market

By Claudia Quiroz, Cheviot Asset Management on 2 December 2011 Thematic News | Fund News

Worldwise Investor had a chance to catch up with Claudia Quiroz this week to find out how you manage a fund and in particular a sustainability fund, through these uncertain and turbulent times.

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Global | Water, Clean Energy, Multi-thematic, Environmental | Cheviot

Number of Electric Vehicles to increase despite Chevrolet Volt incident

By Louise Fallon, Worldwise Investor on 30 November 2011 Thematic News

Many new Electric Vehicles (EVs) will be brought onto the market this year, with many more planned to be developed for the next year. There has been a recent setback for the Chevrolet Volt, whose battery has failed some tests, but the future looks strong for EVs, and the companies that support them.

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| Clean Energy, Multi-thematic, Environmental 1

Leaders Meet to Discuss Responses to Global Climate Change

By Louise Fallon, Worldwise Investor on 28 November 2011 Thematic News

Today marks the start of a two week Climate Change conference in Durban, South Africa, with political leaders from over the globe trying to work towards a global agreement to replace the Kyoto Protocol.

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| Clean Energy, Multi-thematic, Environmental 5

Business as usual not Good Enough for Sustainable Agriculture

By Louise Fallon, Worldwise Investor on 21 November 2011 Thematic News

An independent group of highly regarded scientists from across the globe have released a report on the need for practices to change on a local and global level if we want to adapt to climate change, population growth, and scarcity of resources. These highlight more reasons to look at thematic investment, particularly in Environmental or Agriculture funds.

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| Agriculture, Multi-thematic, Environmental

Sarasin engage with shale gas industry

By Mark Hoskin, IFA at Holden & Partners on 18 November 2011 Thematic News | Fund News

Sarasin & Partners has launched the latest paper in its Responsible Investment research series. The current piece focuses on the environmental, social and governance issues surrounding shale gas development, and what investors need to know about this industry. The paper discusses five core points outlining the investment potential, risks as well as the environmental impact.

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Global | Clean Energy, Multi-thematic, Environmental, Carbon | Sarasin

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