Books in the Society of Investment Professions series

Over recent years there has been rapid consumer--led growth in investing in socially responsible companies to the extent that it has had an influence on corporate policies. New regulations recognise the public interest by requiring all pension funds to declare their ethical policy.

Globalization, new technology, 24 hour trading, the growth of pension funds and the rise of quantitative techniques have led to fund managers facing entirely new issues. This book discusses the future of the industry.

Environmental issues have become increasingly important to companies, and therefore to their overall value, over recent years. Many major international companies now include environmental issues in their company reports. This text looks at the cost of financing enviromental change and issues.