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Fortifying the Future: Finance for Climate Resilience
1st Feb. 2023
Climate change is having a devastating impact on New Zealand and the world, causing costly damage and causing suffering to communities. As the situation worsens, it's becoming increasingly important to …
Climate change Ethical Investment Fossil Fuels
Are you Supporting Animal Cruelty through your investments?
30th May 2022
Animal testing is a cruel and inhumane practice that results in the suffering and death of hundreds of thousands of animals every year.But did you know that your KiwiSaver could …
Animal cruelty Ethical Investment KiwiSaver funds
Bringing the power of investment to improve ESG performance
2nd March 2022
It is now common practice for responsible investment managers to engage with businesses to improve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
However, the involvement of larger investors and collaborative action …
Seminar Series
25th Nov. 2021
Making Money A Force For Good: Seminar And Podcast Series.
Bringing you insights every two weeks from leading ethical fund managers, financial advisers, and international experts in sustainability and finance.
What role can private finance play in the race to net zero emissions? Who is leading the way and what is the state of play?
17th Nov. 2021
Join us for an informative session facilitated by Her Excellency Laura Clarke the British High Commissioner for a live update from COP26 and a panel discussion with leading New Zealand …
Net Zero
Making Money a Force for Good Podcast
25th June 2021
Every two weeks, join Mindful Money's CEO Barry Coates as he delves into the world of Ethical Investment. Each podcast features expert guests, cutting-edge information from the world of money, …
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Overview of the 2020 Seminar Series
14th Oct. 2020
In response to the global impacts being felt by every New Zealander during the COVID-19 outbreak, Mindful Money is looking for the positive opportunities and ways that we can build …
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Seminar Series: Building trust & sustainability in investment
22nd July 2020
Barry Coates, founder and CEO of Mindful Money, interviewed Rob Everett, CEO of the Financial Markets Authority. This wide-ranging interview covers trust and confidence in KiwiSaver funds and other investments, …
Climate change Ethical Investment
Seminar Series: A roadmap towards sustainable finance
24th June 2020
The Sustainable Finance Forum (SFF), an initiative of the Aotearoa Circle, is preparing a roadmap towards a more sustainable finance system. The interim report has identified that the current finance …
Active ownership Climate change
Seminar Series: The urgency of climate finance
17th June 2020
"If people take the trouble to find out about ethical and sustainable funds, using Mindful Money, they will find that they outperform conventional funds. The evidence is rock-solid." Sir Jonathon …
Climate change Fossil Fuels Greenwashing
Seminar Series: What’s ESG management and why does it make a difference?
28th May 2020
Barry Coates, founder and CEO of Mindful Money speaks with panelists Philip Houghton-Brown – Chief Investment Officer for Mercer Funds, Simon O’Grady – Chief Investment Officer for Kiwi Wealth, and …
Active ownership Climate change Ethical Investment Social harm
Seminar Series: An Islamic & Ethical mandate for KiwiSaver
7th May 2020
Amanah Ethical has a strict approach to investing in accordance with Islamic principles, and these are closely aligned with what most people would recognise as ethical. Their financial performance has …
KiwiSaver funds Social harm
