Investing Ethically Ltd to advise The World Development Movement
We have been appointed by the World Development Movement (WDM) to advise the UK-based charity and its staff on pensions. We were chosen following presentations from three different providers. Our brief is to bring a better structure to WDM’s staff pension scheme, both from a corporate and individual standpoint, and to offer an ongoing solution that will result in new and improved pensions to staff.
The work of the World Development Movement is apparent throughout the world. As an anti-poverty campaigning organisation, its international reputation has been earned through its successful tackling of hard-hitting and often controversial issues.
According to WDM’s Ashley Misplon, the decision to appoint Investing Ethically was not a difficult one to take. “We were reviewing our pension scheme so that we could offer improved pensions to our staff. We were impressed by Investing Ethically’s green credentials and knew they were committed to WDM’s goals because we have had an affinity partnership with them for a number of years. They were incredibly thorough, efficient and friendly, and they helped us to change pension providers in a seamless manner and increased the number of staff contributing to pensions from 43% to 100%.”
Alan said “We are delighted to be working with the World Development Movement. Their stance on world poverty and our approach to ethical investment and pensions are ideally suited, and we look forward to providing WDM and their staff with ongoing pension advice that is not only green and ethical, but also ultra-competitive in the market place.”
