A new study has shown that when given clear social and environmental performance data, consumers display an appetite for sustainable investment, even with lower returns.
The UK’s alternative finance market – which includes crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending and invoice trading – is set to reach nearly £2 billion by the end of the year, and is expected to double in 2015, as businesses increasingly seek more efficient ways to raise funding.
Cars, art, wine and watches: emotional assets are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional investments. But while the returns may be good, it is not without its challenges.
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