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Should you use this year’s ISA allowance to invest in an ethical fund?

Experts remained divided on whether these funds, which exclude so-called ‘vice’ stocks, can do better than other funds, those that can invest without restrictions.

The th… Continue Reading How to use your investing ISA to improve the world

Wine could be a good investment as returns on Individual Savings Accounts (ISA) remain low.

Transferring your ISA to wine has seen returns of more than 10% a year.

Peter Shakeshaft, founder of wine investment firm Vin-X, said that they hold o… Continue Reading Is wine a good ISA investment?

Esty Dwek of HSBC Private Bank’s investment strategy team looks at the factors influencing the price of gold, and asks whether the price is set to trade in a limited range for the time being.

While we remain constructive on the long-term outlook… Continue Reading HSBC PB asks: Has gold lost some of its shine?

Timber prices have been increasing for some time and are set to continue to rise with global demand

Money may not grow on trees – but it can be made from them and investors now stand a better chance of accessing their returns, thanks to an eve… Continue Reading The cost to investor and environment

As the global population grows, the demand for timber could see an 55 per cent increase by 2050.

In these unprecedented times, it’s reassuring to know that some investments, such as sustainable forestry, are flourishing.

Sustainable forestry… Continue Reading The growing demand for sustainable forestry

Spanish wind power company Gamesa will build a £125m offshore windfarm facility in the port of Leith, creating around 800 jobs, it said on Friday.

The announcement comes just days after George Osborne said in his budget that “renewable energy… Continue Reading Gamesa announces plans to build £125m offshore windfarm facility