William Shawcross, chairman of the Charity Commission, has warned against “disproportionate salaries” paid to top charity executives, after it emerged that 30 bosses of some of...
People in the UK are developing positive money habits but many have poor financial knowledge and are struggling with bills, according to a new study. The...
The Co-operative Bank’s ethical image has taken a hit in recent weeks, after being placed at the centre of events including the collapse of a deal...
A government adviser has warned banks that abusive practices could hinder Britain’s economic prosperity, saying, “It is time for growth, not greed.” Lawrence Tomlinson, entrepreneur in...
Ross McEwan, who joined the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) in 2012, will be the bank’s new CEO from October, after Stephen Hester resigned in June with £1.6m payoff. McEwan,...
Impact investing, although a relatively new concept, has been utilised by philanthropists and investors around the globe, according to an industry expert. Amy Bell, executive director...
Divesting from fossil fuels is a compelling win-win for investors and claims of underperformance are wrong, writes Ominder Dhillon of Impax Asset Management. Pressure is building on...
Citizens Advice has urged payday loan customers to make a complaint if they feel they have been treated unfairly. Starting on August 5, the charity will...
Most commentators seem to agree that a return to ‘back to basics’ banking is needed if we are to avoid the kind of speculative bubbles that...
A bond is like an IOU. When a company (or indeed, government) wants to raise funds, it may well look to issue bonds. Investors buy the...
A 21-year-old man has been arrested by police in Manchester after allegedly making rape and death threats to a female campaigner on Twitter. Caroline Criado-Perez, who...
Alex Blackburne outlines 10 signs that suggest sustainable investment – incorporating social, environmental and financial returns – is on its way to becoming a mainstream strategy...
What is the future of philanthropy? Katherine Fulton, president of Monitor Institute, attempts to answer that very question in this week’s featured TED talk. Giving five...
The day after the archbishop of Canterbury said he would try and compete payday lenders like Wonga “out of existence”, it was revealed that the Church...
The Church of England invests part of its £5.5 billion portfolio indirectly in Wonga, the same payday lender that this week the archbishop of Canterbury said...