She added: “I find that most of my clients are receptive and yes, the younger ones are always ready to embrace new ideas but many of those nearing retirement are thinking of their children's future and do take ethical investing very seriously.
“When you explain that ethical investing is not necessarily in very small companies but large companies with names they recognise it becomes easier for the older generation to understand and be enthused.”
imogen.tew@ft.com
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