Socially responsible investment up as new guide published?

Socially responsible investment may be becoming more popular, as a new guide has been published offering information on alternative asset vehicles.

Produced by financial research institution Defaqto, author and insight analyst for funds Fraser Donaldson claims emerging products for private wealth and professional speculators indicate the degree to which socially responsible investment is gaining importance.

Which may mean financing third-sector foundations and trusts is more common than ever before, as individuals seek new ways of managing wealth in the wake of the banking crisis.

The guide provides insight into options such as private equity vehicles and structured products.

Its writer observes more than 30 property funds and 50 absolute return funds have been launched over the last three years, offering this as proof of growing interest in alternative investment methods.

Defaqto also carries out research on speculation tools such as exchange traded funds and open-ended investment companies, as well as offering advice on bonds and unit trusts.ADNFCR-2318-ID-19917786-ADNFCR