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Ethical Investment and Strong Returns

Ethical Investment and Strong Returns

20th May 2026

Does ethical investment earn good financial returns?

The good news is yes!

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Investing with Heart by Good Magazine

Investing with Heart by Good Magazine

10th April 2025

With KiwiSaver funds surpassing $100 billion in 2024 for the first time since its launch in 2007, investing is undoubtedly a growing interest for New Zealanders. Increasingly people care about … Ethical Investment Ethical returns KiwiSaver funds

Mindful Ethical KiwiSaver funds outperform average KiwiSaver funds

Mindful Ethical KiwiSaver funds outperform average KiwiSaver funds

5th March 2025

KiwiSaver funds that meet our ethical criteria outperformed the overall market in 2024, with significantly higher returns across most risk categories. While investments in harmful companies decreased to 7.6% of … Ethical returns

Public aware that ignoring climate change is ignoring investment risk

Public aware that ignoring climate change is ignoring investment risk

28th May 2024

Interview: Just over five years ago Barry Coates was trying to find products for an ethical investment portfolio and gave up after a week. He says with a master’s degree … Ethical Investment Ethical returns Fossil Fuels

The benefits of a diversified ethical approach

The benefits of a diversified ethical approach

23rd Sept. 2024

Misconceptions about returns and risk of ethical investment might be inhibiting some investors, writes co-CEO of Mindful Money Kate Vennell.

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Want to make your money grow? Evidence shows investing ethically is the smart money choice

Want to make your money grow? Evidence shows investing ethically is the smart money choice

26th March 2024

As the saying goes, money makes the world go around. By making good money choices, we can make a better world. Two years ago, when Putin brutally invaded Ukraine, Kiwis … Ethical returns Human rights abuses Russia

Bonds & Ethical Investing

Bonds & Ethical Investing

28th May 2024

This article explores bonds as an ethical and sustainable investment option for those looking to align their investments with their values. It discusses how bonds work, the growing availability of … Ethical Investment Ethical returns

When Investments can Yield More Than Just Financial Gains

When Investments can Yield More Than Just Financial Gains

21st March 2024

When it comes to investing, most of us focus on the returns - the bottom line on our KiwiSaver statements. But a growing number of Kiwis are realising that our … Ethical Investment Ethical returns

Ethical Investment Guide - Your Values, Your Investment

Ethical Investment Guide - Your Values, Your Investment

5th Oct. 2023

Navigating the ins and outs of our KiwiSaver often involves thinking about returns, fees, and risks. But there’s another big piece of the puzzle: making sure your money backs companies … Ethical Investment Ethical returns

Guidance on Investing Ethically

Guidance on Investing Ethically

26th July 2023

Almost all KiwiSaver and investment fund providers claim to be ethical or responsible or sustainable or ‘ESG’. This seminar unpacks what these terms mean and how you can find out … Ethical Investment Ethical returns Greenwashing

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