Tag Archives: Boring Money

Boring Money – Extinction Rebellion and Responsible Asset Owners – we cannot go on the way we are.

Posted on October 9, 2019 by

Yesterday I was lucky to see the best of institutional and retail financial services. In Church House, the seat of the Church of England, I saw institutional investors and asset owners renounce green-washing and embrace responsible – impactful -investment with … Continue reading →

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Extinction , Boredom or Symposium?

Posted on October 8, 2019 by

Frivolity of fidelity, mindless or mindful – which will it be? I am faced this morning with stark choice. Do I cycle on the north side of the river to join responsible asset owners and Adrienne Lawlor working out how … Continue reading →

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The problem with platforms (is that everyone loves them).

Posted on August 14, 2018 by

Platforms are a relatively new but significant and growing distribution channel. The platform service provider market has doubled since 2013 from £250bn to £500bnassets under administration (AUA). This growth in AUA has been driven by rising markets and increasing levels … Continue reading →

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Boring money.

Posted on June 24, 2015 by

Yesterday , financial journalist and founder of the Platforum Holly Mackay, launched a new company “Boring Money”. I like that phrase, work is boring, money is boring- there is a natural synergy there. It’s not done to talk about either in interesting … Continue reading →

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