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Basics: Investing Clean & Green | Ethical, Socially Responsible & Sustainable Investing

Season 3, Ep. 150

Ethical investing is becoming increasingly popular, and it's also delivering some great returns. Due to popular demand, we've dedicated this episode to explore ethical, socially responsible and sustainable investing. According to the Responsible Investment Association Australasia, "responsible investment is a process that takes into account environmental, social, governance (ESG) and ethical issues into the investment process of research, analysis, selection and monitoring of investments." As it's an area of investing that is growing, both in assets under management, and in terms of products becoming available to retail investors, there is a lot to consider for us investors. In this episode you will learn: • What ethical investing is • Whats socially responsible investing is • What sustainable investing is • What the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is and what it means for investors • The growth of ethical investing • Ethical investment options for retail investors • Norway's new approach to ethical investing How to Get Involved in Equity Mates: • Equity Mates Website • Ask Us Anything Page • Thought Starters • Equity Mates Facebook Page • Facebook Discussion Group • Instagram • Equity Mates Twitter • Email (contact@equitymates.com)

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    36:37
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  • 47. Expert: Catriona Burns - Investing in AI outside the Big 7 | Wilson Asset Management

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  • 45. Expert: Dion Hershan - Avoid the Mundane 7 | Yarra Capital

    32:45
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