The Art of Retiring Well
The hardest part of retirement isn't the size of your pension — it's the shape of your life. A reflection on the maths and psychology of retiring well.
B Corp Month: Who You Work With Is a Values Statement
B Corp Month - and I'm going through the new assessment myself. Here's what choosing values-aligned suppliers really looks like in practice, from a community tree in Tower Hamlets to standing up to the Pentagon.
What if we invented the pension again from scratch?
Answer: Wellbeing and resilience - not just a paycheque. It's that time of year again - I'm back in one of my favourite places in the world. The Dolomites. The usual wintery photo attached.😎 A year since I last hit the ski slopes, and as always, the first
Beyond ESG: Where can your money make a big difference?
January: a time for reset and rebalance. I've recently overhauled my pension to be more values-aligned. Fossil fuel exclusions are an easy choice - especially given how quickly renewables are expanding, even with Trump's attempts to change course. Other screens require harder judgement calls. But as
Bubbles & Beliefs: How long until they pop?
A reflective exploration of financial market bubbles, ecological overshoot, and the fragile beliefs underpinning them — this article examines how optimism drives value, what happens when it falters, and how to build true resilience in an uncertain future.
Planet Positive Pulse - August
Discover the “barbell of impact”: balance simple, values-aligned investing with building human capital — skills, health, creativity, and networks. From ESG to regenerative farming and youth empowerment, this month’s insights show how to build resilience and drive meaningful change.
Investing in Your Electricity Price — and the Billion-Dollar Idea from Bhutan
Can your home upgrades pay you back — and could the UK turn excess wind into wealth? From heat pumps to Bitcoin mining, explore bold ideas that blend energy efficiency with financial return, inspired by Bhutan’s billion-dollar move.
Is It Risky to Go Green with Your Pension?
Why sustainable investing might be smarter than you think — Going green with your pension doesn’t necessarily mean losing returns. This article busts the myths and shows how your pension can drive climate action and build long-term financial security.
Planet Positive Pulse - June
Join the ripple of climate action sparked by London Climate Action Week — with inspiring updates on solar-powered Vatican City, ESG investing’s resurgence, seaweed start-ups, and Europe’s bold climate events.
Fixed Income in a Climate-Changing World
Discover how bonds — often overlooked in impact investing — can become powerful tools for climate resilience and purpose-driven returns in a rapidly changing world.
The 2 Most Important Graphs in Retirement Planning
A wake-up call for the retirement myth. This article challenges the illusion of a stable future and explores how to transition from traditional financial planning to a purpose-led, planet-positive life in a world facing climate and economic upheaval.
SAFE investments that are High Risk and High Impact
This isn’t just an investment story — it’s about betting on a greener, fairer future. Discover what led me to back Africa’s largest electric motorbike start-up.