Ethical Investment
Govt funds invested in controversial palm oil companies
Three government funds have more than $21 million invested in companies that have been linked to the destruction of rainforests.
Govt trusts indirectly invested in weapons, tobacco
Two government trusts have been found to have small amounts invested in companies that make controversial weapons and tobacco products.
Govt not showing 'moral leadership' on KiwiSaver
The Labour Party says the Commerce Minister should step in to ensure KiwiSaver providers are not investing in the manufacture of cluster bombs.
Public sector pensions invested in weapons
Public servants' retirement savings are being reviewed after it has been revealed some of the money is invested in weapons manufacturers.
Banks' KiwiSaver policies under review over blacklist
Some banks are reviewing their KiwiSaver investment policies after it was revealed customers' money was going into cluster bomb, landmine and tobacco manufacturers.
Divestment should be last resort - Super Fund
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund is taking a hard line with political activists trying to tell it where to spend its money.
Calls for an industry-wide standard for ethical Kiwisaver funds
Kiwisaver funds claiming to be ethical or sustainable are being urged to put their money where their mouth is, with calls for a industry-wide standard. Audio
Ideas for 20 March 2011: Ethical Investment
The week the Ideas team looks at the notion and practice of Ethical Investment speaking with: the New Zealand executive chairman of the social lender Prometheus Finance and director of the Sustainable… Audio