UK News (51 articles)

Solar companies demand compensation for feed-in tariff cuts

By Carol Wong, Worldwise Investor on 18 July 2012 Thematic News

Three solar power companies have written to the government demanding £2.2 million in compensation after the feed-in tariff (FIT) incentive scheme controversy last year, which saw government cuts wreaking havoc on the industry.

Report sets out recommendations to build investor confidence in green economy

By Carol Wong, Worldwise Investor on 10 July 2012

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) last week launched a report urging the UK government to support the green economy with 10 key policy recommendations - from stimulating markets and cutting green tape to facilitating the flow of green financing.

Investing in Liquid Assets

By Claudia Quiroz, Cheviot Asset Management on 4 July 2012 Market News

Rapidly shifting demographics in a resource constrained world are creating a number of investment opportunities across the conservation and  efficiency themes, particularly in the water industry.

Mandatory carbon emissions reporting to drive investment

By Carol Wong, Worldwise Investor on 26 June 2012 Thematic News

Business groups and environmental NGOs hailed the UK government’s announcement that carbon emissions reporting would now be mandated for companies listed on the London Stock Exchange – some 1,600 of the UK’s largest businesses. 

Prudential close the Pru Ethical fund

By Mark Hoskin, IFA at Holden & Partners on 25 June 2012 Fund News

The Pru Ethical fund closed on the 8th June 2012, with investors being given the option of either receiving the liquidation proceeds from the Unit trust, or switching into the M&G Index Tracker fund. The Prudential were unable to offer an alternative ethical option.

Henderson postpone merger of Henderson Global Care Income

By Mark Hoskin, IFA at Holden & Partners on 21 June 2012 Fund News

A large client of Henderson has objected to the merger of Henderson Global Care Income into the Henderson Global Care Growth fund, resulting in the postponement of the merger.

LSE report informs onshore wind energy debate

By Carol Wong, Worldwise Investor on 13 June 2012 Thematic News

The London School of Economics (LSE) has launched a policy brief to help inform the debate about the role of onshore wind in the UK’s future energy mix. Investors and renewable energy companies will hope the paper goes some way towards calming the recent storm over wind energy, but it has yet to be seen whether local communities and green campaigners are convinced.

Behind the Fund: Sarasin EquiSar Socially Responsible

By Arabella Murphy, Worldwise Investor on 6 June 2012 Fund News

Just after the fund's first year anniversary we talk to Adam Frost on how he came to work at Sarasin from BP after the Gulf of Mexico disaster, why 'Responsible' investing should lead to strong performance in the long term, and the unique approach and research Sarasin & Partners brings to 'Socially Responsible' investing, as well as some useful explanations about all the terminologies!

Happy Birthday Sarasin's EquiSar Socially Responsible Fund

By Adam Frost, Sarasin on 1 June 2012 Fund News

Today we hope you’ll join us in wishing a happy birthday to one of our newest and most engaging funds: EquiSar Socially Responsible.

Water scarcity is rich in innovative investment ideas

By Adam Frost, Sarasin on 29 May 2012 Thematic News

It seems uniquely typical of British weather that we could have the lowest water reserves since 1976 during the wettest April on record. Outside these green, pleasant and slightly damp lands however, water scarcity is a topic that warrants serious discussion and, as an Opportunity Set, is rich in innovative investment ideas. 

The water scarcity driving this opportunity set is as simple as it is disturbing. A mere 2.75% of the planet’s water is fresh water, the bulk of...