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Press Comment: Henderson Global Investors disband their SRI Team

Following consultation with the steering committee of the Ethical Investment Association, Julian Parrott, Chair of the Ethical Investment Association has issued a statement of concern. Click here for the full press release.

EIA Winter Conference Agenda
The Winter Conference, kindly sponsored by Ecclesiastical Investment Management, will take place in Birmingham on the 7th of December. Click here for agenda details. If you would like further information or to register for the conference please email lisa.wootton@uksif.org.
EIA welcomes proposals for EIS/VCT relief for community-based renewable energy investments

The Ethical Investment Association, the UK’s leading green and ethical investment association for financial advisers, has welcomed the government’s plans to continue EIS/VCT relief for community-based renewable energy investments. The government proposals, announced in a consultation that closed yesterday, represent a rethink since Chancellor George Osborne announced in the March budget that this tax relief would be withdrawn from all investments eligible for Feed-In Tariff (FITs) payments for renewable energy generation. Read the full press release.
EIA 2011 Transparency Awards winners announced
Ecclesiastical Investment Management, Henderson Global Investors, Jupiter Asset Management and Rathbone Unit Trust Management have been awarded an Ethical Investment Association 2011 Transparency Award. Read the press release. If you require further information please contact lisa.wootton@uksif.org.

EIA Autumn 2011 Conference Agenda
The Autumn Conference, kindly sponsored by Aegon Asset Management, will take place in London on 7 September. Click here for agenda details. If you would like any further information or to register for the conference, please contact lisa.wootton@uksif.org.

Read EIA Chair Julian Parrott's article for Capita Connections Magazine
Julian's article considers the growth of ethical consumerism and the evolution of ethical investment. Read the full article.
EIA Spring Conference Agenda
The Spring Conference, kindly sponsored and hosted by Henderson Global Investors, will take place in London on 02 March. Click here for agenda details. If you would like any further information, or to register for the conference, please contact lisa.wootton@uksif.org.
EIA Winter Conference agenda
The Winter Conference, kindly sponsored by Ecclesiastical, will take place in Birmingham on 01 December. Click here for agenda details. If you would like any further information, or to register for the conference, please contact lisa.wootton@uksif.org.
EIA Members awarded at the Money Management Financial Planner Awards
Congratulations to EIA members Greg McCrave and Robin Keyte. Greg, Director of Profit with Principle Ltd, was awarded the ethical investment financial planner of the year award and Robin, Director of Towers of Taunton FS Ltd, was the runner up. The ethical planner award was sponsored by Ecclesiastical. Visit http://mmawards.ftadviser.com/winners-2010 for more information.
EIA urges financial advisers to get involved in National Ethical Investment Week 2010
The EIA has urged fellow advisers to use the third annual National Ethical Investment Week (NEIW), 7-13 November, to engage with new and existing clients about green and ethical investment options. With one month to go until NEIW10 advisers are encouraged to get involved with the Week. Visit www.neiw.org. for more information. Read the full press release.
EIA 2010 Transparency Award winners announced
Axa Investment Managers, Henderson Global Investors, Jupiter Asset Management and Rathbone Unit Trust Management have received the Ethical Investment Association's (EIA) 2010 Transparency Awards. Read the full press release. If you require further information please contact lisa.wootton@uksif.org.

EIA Autumn Conference details and agenda confirmed
The Autumn Conference, kindly hosted by Rathbones, is taking place in London on the 8th of September. Click here for agenda details. If you would like to attend, or require further information, please contact lisa.wootton@uksif.org.
Sponsors announced for third annual National Ethical Investment Week
The Co-operative Financial Services and Ecclesiastical Investment Management are today named as sponsors of the third National Ethical Investment Week (NEIW). NEIW 2010 will be held 7-13 November and features a series of events and other activities aimed at both financial advisers and consumers. Read the full press release or visit the NEIW website for more details.
EIRIS figures reveal UK ethical investment has reached £9.5 billion
Figures released by EIRIS, the London based non-profit responsible investment research specialists, show that as at 31st December 2009 the amount of money invested in Britiain's green and ethical retail funds reached £9.5 billion. Visit www.eiris.org for more information.
EIA Summer Conference details and agenda confirmed
The Summer Conference, kindly sponsored by OSMOSIS, is taking place in Manchester on the 9th of June. Click here for agenda details. If you would like to attend, or require further information, please contact lisa.wootton@uksif.org.
EIA Spring Conference Agenda Confirmed
The Spring Conference is taking place in London on the 3rd of March. The Conference is kindly sponsored, and hosted, by Pictet. Click here for the full agenda and directions to the venue. If you would like to attend, or require any further information, please contact lisa.wootton@uksif.org.
EIA Spring Conference: 03 March 2010
The next EIA Conference will take place in London on the 3rd of March next year. Further details will be available closer to the time but please mark your diaries. The Conference is kindly hosted by Pictet. Contact lisa.wootton@uksif.org.

Julian Parrott becomes new chair of the Ethical Investment Association
Parrott, a partner in Edinburgh-based IFA firm Ethical Futures becomes the new chair at the EIA training day in Birmingham on December 2nd. Parrott will replace outgoing chair Robin Keyte, of Towers of Taunton Chartered Financial Planners. Read the full press release

EIA Winter Conference: 02 December 2009
The EIA Winter Conference takes place on 02 December 2009 in Birmingham. The event is being hosted by Smith & Williamson. For further details see the full agenda. For any queries or to register to attend, please contact lisa.wootton@uksif.org.

'Green Gap' in Consumer Attitudes

New research has found that more than two thirds (70%) of people in the UK consider their outlook and lifestyle to be either very or fairly green and ethical. The poll, conducted by YouGov also found that half (49%) of people with savings and investments would like to make money and make a difference. But, despite this positive attitude and a growing array of financial products to choose from, only 8% of investors currently hold a green and ethical investment or savings product, highlighting a a ‘green gap’ in peoples’ attitudes towards ethical and environmental issues and the actions they currently take, especially when it comes to investing. NEIW aims to raise awareness of green and ethical options available to investors and help bridge this gap. Visit www.neiw.org.
National Ethical Investment Week (NEIW) marketing material now available
You can now order printed postcards, bookmarks and A3 posters advertising NEIW. The materials are free to use, just let us know how many you would like. Postcards and bookmarks are great for sending out to clients, or tucking into a newsletter. You can use the posters in your office or even put them in your local church hall. To order visit www.neiw.org/neiw2009/materialsorder.
National Ethical Investment Week 2009 is only a few weeks away: Get Involved
The 2nd National Ethical Investment Week (NEIW) is only a few weeks away. A number of events for financial advisers are taking place in the run up to and during the Week. Visit www.neiw.org/neiw2009/events to find out what's on. Become a supporter of the Week or use one of NEIW's web banners on your website. Visit www.neiw.org./newi2099/banners to find out more.
Further UKSIF/AIFA NEIW Seminars for Financial Advisers confirmed
02 November: 'Investing in Climate Change'. Hosted by Henderson New Star in London.
06 November: 'Green and Ethical Investment for Financial Advisers'. Hosted by Skandia in Southampton.
Visit www.neiw.org/neiw2009/events for more information. To register to attend email lisa.wootton@uksif.org.

EIA announces 2009 Transparency Award winners
Axa Investment Managers, Henderson Global Investors, Insight Investment, and Jupiter Asset Management have received the EIA's 2009 Transparency Awards, which recognise excellence in implementing the European SRI Transparency Guidelines, the leading pan-European tool for product providers to demonstrate their commitment to transparency on green and ethical issues. The winners were announced today at the EIA’s Autumn Conference. Read the full press release here.

Advisers say transparency is more important now than before crisis
“Know what you own”, say financial advisers in a survey conducted by the Ethical Investment Association of its members. 85% of respondents said that the financial crisis has brought the need for transparency from product providers to the forefront. Read the full press release here.

EIA Autumn Conference: September 2009
The EIA Autumn Conference takes place in London on 09 September. The event is being hosted by CCLA and will include the EIA 2009 AGM. Click here for the full agenda. If you have any queries or would like to register to attend, please email lisa.wootton@uksif.org.

UKSIF and AIFA to hold series of Green and Ethical Investment Seminars for Financial Advisers in the run up to NEIW09
10 September in Manchester: Hosted by The Co-operative Asset Management
15 September in London: hosted by Henderson New Star
06 November in Southampon: hosted by Skandia
For more information or to register to attend please email lisa.wootton@uksif.org.
EIA launches new website and formally announces merge with UKSIF
The new EIA website features information and resources for financial advisers and private investors. The EIA's restructured relationship allows financial advisers to benefit from membership of both organisations for a single membership fee. Read the full press release for further information or contact info@uksif.org.
National Ethical Investment Week 2009 dates announced: 08 - 14 November
NEIW is a campaign to ensure that everyone knows that they have green and ethical options when it comes to their finance and investment decisions. NEIW brings together Advisers, Charities and Trusts, Financial Organisations, Faith Groups, NGOs and Community Groups to spread the word about green and ethical investing. Visit www.neiw.org for more details.
EIA Summer Conference: June 2009
The EIA Summer Conference takes place in Edinburgh on 12 June. The event is being hosted by Standard Life Investments. Click here for the full agenda. If you have any queries or would like to register to attend, please contact info@uksif.org.
EIA Spring Conference: March 2009
The EIA Spring Conference takes place in London on 04 March. The event is being hosted by F&C Investments. Click here for the full agenda. If you have any queries or would like to register to attend, please contact info@uksif.org.
2009 Quarterly Training Day Schedule
EIA Spring Conference: 04 March, London
EIA Summer Conference: 12 June, Edinburgh
EIA Autumn Conference: 09 September, London
EIA Winter Conference: 02 December, Birmingham