5th March 2015

Fund EcoMarket SRI Database - plannned improvements

SRI and ethical funds have a long history of hiding their light under a bushel.  Publicly available information all too often either ignores what makes these investments special (and therefore why a client might buy them), under or over-promises - or is so complicated that it can be like wading through treacle!

In an attempt to progress things sriServices works with various partners and puts out lots of free information - which as you probably know - involves offering 'free to use' online tools.  

So now, three years on and after regular updates to 'version 1' - we are currently working on v2.0 of our database.  

The new extended version will be more open - and more of a central hub of 'ethical/ sustainable/ environmental/ responsible' investment information.  It will of course remain free to use, very adviser friendly and use our popular 'SRI Styles' segmentation system.

But in order for this to make sense longer term we need as many people & companies as possible to be involved. 

Our work is fully funded, thanks to the kind support of our early sponsors - but to make what we do bigger, better and louder - and to underpin sriServices' independence - we are looking for the following support:  

•Fund managers can add fund details and links - on a 'pay per fund' basis. (Although all SRI UT/OEIC, Life, Pension and IT funds are listed on the database only 'supporters' can add detailed information and links to their fund entries).
•Sponsorship options are available for those looking to raise their profile further on the database homepage.
•For IFAs - our 'Find Adviser' button is available for a nominal fee (subject to criteria) and will also be on the home page of the new version of the database. 

If you would like to be part of this please contact julia@sriServices.co.uk

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