Podcasts about make my money matter

In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Nico and Darren chat with accredited professional trustee, Paul Tinslay. Paul was previously a financial adviser before being a trustee and this comes through loud and clear in the podcast. As well as chatting about Paul's career and finding out what value for money means to him, we discuss Make My Money Matter's closure, Fidelity's approach to pension defaults, the challenge around pensions admin and its impact on dashboards, the 'four chapters of life' approach to modern careers and retirement, and People's Pension moving the vast majority of its assets away from State Street. Darren also goes off on a bit of a rant re a recent interaction with the DWP on behalf of a relative claiming the state pension (you might want to fast forward this bit....). A lot in this episode!  

Enjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com. Have you ever wondered if your pension is funding climate change? We all know about the damage greenhouse gases do to the world. According to Make My Money Matter, by greening our pensions, we could cut our carbon footprint 21 times more than by going veggie, or giving up flying or switching energy providers. However, sustainable investing has been met with some scepticism over the years, so in this episode we're going to dig into the detail.  Join our host, Philippa Lamb, and our expert panel as they help you make confident choices about your own pension: Qualified Financial Adviser and Founder of Mr.MoneyJar, Rotimi Merriman-Johnson; CEO of the Finance Innovation Lab, Jesse Griffiths; and PensionBee's Senior ESG Manager, Giorgia Antonacci.   Episode Breakdown: 01:42 The link between pensions and climate change 04:18 The fossil fuel industry 05:36 Does investing sustainably mean lower returns? 09:13 The rising cost of living 11:22 Can individuals make a difference? 15:52 What makes a sustainable pension fund? 17:21 Greenwashing, labelling and timescales 22:28 What action can pension savers take? 23:42 Influencing change 27:39 Final thoughts   Further reading, listening and watching: To learn more about finances, pensions and divorce, check out these articles, podcasts and videos from PensionBee: E36 transcript  Under the hood of the Climate Plan The Climate Plan PensionBee's Climate Plan (Video) ESG investing and its impact on pensions  Sustainable investing - how to make a positive impact with your pension How we can use our pensions to drive positive change whilst saving for retirement E1: Making a positive impact with your pension - with Clare Reilly, and Damien Fahy (Podcast) Three reasons to think about where your pension's invested Championing our customers' views How is the FCA cracking down on greenwashing? 5 sustainable investing myths debunked Your Fossil Fuel Free Plan switch questions, answered   Other useful resources: ShareAction Make My Money Matter Financial Conduct Authority Carbon Tracker Financial Stability Board The Institute of Actuaries Government Green Taxonomy Morgan Stanley Capital international (MSCI) Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing MSCI's ESG rating scale India's wheat output dented by heatwave, could limit government stock building (Reuters)  FCA labelling scheme Institute of Actuaries study Accelerating to net zero (CBI) Morgan Stanley Sustainable Reality Report Revealed: oil sector's ‘staggering' $3bn-a-day profits for last 50 years (Guardian) Pension funds should protect our future, not destroy it (Greenpeace) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs   Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube Follow PensionBee (@PensionBee) on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Threads. Follow Rotimi Merriman-Johnson, Mr MoneyJar on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. Follow Finance Innovation Lab on LinkedIn, Facebook and X.

In this episode of V-FM, hosts Darren and Nico chat to trustee extraordinaire and President of BESTrustees Alan Pickering. As well as Alan giving the podcast a scoop about the renaming of Yorkshire, we discuss: the importance of balancing the interaction between regulation, growth and consumer protection; the thorny questions of governance and conflicts of interest in the pensions industry; and Make My Money Matter's annual review of master trusts and climate change. We chat about Alan's amazing career and how he got into pensions and, of course, ask what value for money means to him. We also give a huge V-FM shout out to our first ever podcast guest, David Butcher, for the launch of his new mindfulness coaching programme. Congratulations David!  

This episode features a conversation with Izzy Howden, Senior Campaign Manager at Make My Money Matter, an organization working to transform the financial system. It was recorded in August 2024.Over the past 3 years, Izzy has worked across all of Make My Money Matter's public campaign activity, including the viral films, The Hidden Relationship, featuring Kit Harington and Rose Leslie, and Oblivian, featuring Olivia Coleman, which have racked up hundreds of millions of views, generated massive media coverage, and picked up a slew of awards.She's also directly engaged the financial sector to drive climate action, following Make My Money Matter's mission to move money from the destructive, harmful investments of the past, into those that help build a future we can be proud of.Before joining Make My Money Matter, Izzy developed strategic, creative campaigns for clients such as the Global Project for Education, the World Economic Forum, Peace One Day, and Footprint Coalition. Amongst other things, Izzy and I discussed the task of making pensions and climate finance engaging for audiences, how working with celebrities can take things to the next level, and how embracing creativity, humour, and satire can give campaigns an edge.Additional links: Visit the Make My Money Matter websiteWatch Oblivian with Olivia ColemanWatch The Hidden Relationship with Kit Harington and Rose LeslieWatch the “Saving Jane” deforestation animation

This episode, we sit down with Lameya Chaudhury, the driving force behind social impact at Lucky Generals, the UK-based advertising agency known for work that doesn't just resonate—it challenges perceptions and drives meaningful change.With over 15 years of experience connecting brands to their communities, Lameya shares her journey of being curiosity-led, collecting mentors, and helping brands align their actions with their words.Our favorite stories:Making a complicated topic simple and working with an oil-drinking national treasure for Make My Money Matter with "Oblivia Colemine" (Olivia Coleman)Matchmaking client partners e.g. The British Army + The Black Curriculum, educational partnershipThe difference between UK and US cultures in business and social impactBig moments from doing the work:Getting brands to be brave, invest robustly, and have receipts The value of forging relationships and partners within an industry where a Head of Social Impact has few to no peersNavigating the stages of a client relationship Career advice we'll live with:The benefits of curating a curiosity-led career"Never stay in my own lane"How can we make social impact "a core component of the brand platform, not an addition?"Collect mentors everywhere you canFind us us on Twitter, Instagram, and at The Bad Podcast dot com

Lucie Pinson is a climate activist focused on the banks that fund fossil fuel projects. But she doesn't march, chant, picket corporate headquarters, or glue herself to the road. Instead, she and her team at the Paris-based nonprofit Reclaim Finance get to know Corporate Social Responsibility officers, trawl through company statements and portfolios, and join shareholder calls. Reclaim Finance's strategy is all about finding ways to pressure big financial institutions from the inside– and it works. She tells Akshat Rathi about some of the successes her organization has had, and why even bank employees who don't care about green issues might find reasons to work with her. Explore further: Past episode with Richard Curtis of Make My Money Matter about the push to make retirement plans greener Past episode on the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and what happens when a “climate bank” goes under  Past episode with Brynn O'Brien of the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility, a shareholder activist organization focused on publicly traded companies with net zero targets  Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Mythili Rao. Special thanks this week to Kira Bindrim, Matthew Griffin, Natasha White, Alastair Marsh, and Mohsis Andam. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I chat about how pensions are your golden ticket to freedom, why employer contributions are like free cocktails (yes, really!), and the magic of compound interest. But that's not all. I'm also shining a light on the gender pension gap. I'm breaking down the real reasons why women often retire with less and, more importantly, what we can do about it. From tackling career breaks and part-time work to smashing the pay gap and maximising those precious pension contributions—I've got you covered. Join me as we shift from a scarcity to an abundance mindset, empowering you to take charge of your financial future with confidence and joy. Whether you're just starting out or looking to boost your retirement savings, this episode is packed with practical tips and positive vibes to help you secure that fabulous future you deserve. Join Bloom Your Wealth: https://emilienutley.co.uk/bloom/ Make My Money Matter: https://www.instagram.com/mmmoneymatter_/

For years now, the finance sector has been misleading customers on their green credentials, but now new rules aim to make banks be a lot more transparent with how they're using our money. Which? Money's Deputy Editor Sam Richardson & Huw Davies, Senior Finance Advisor at Make My Money Matter, analyse the new rules set out by the FCA and explain how you can make greener choices when choosing financial products. Find out what the new labels on products will look like & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter.

In this episode hosts Darren and Nico spend an hour chatting to the CEO of Make My Money Matter Tony Burdon.   We talk about what Tony is trying to achieve (alongside Richard Curtis) with Make My Money Matter, his innovative campaigns (have you checked out Oblivia Coalmine...?), and the power that pension schemes and insurers can leverage in delivering meaningful change to help tackle the world's climate challenges. We also chat pension freedoms ten years on and whether we need two regulators.   Tony has had a really interesting purpose-driven career having worked at Oxfam before joining the Treasury (giving a certain Gordon Brown a 5 point ultimatum) and subsequently the Department for International Development (as it was at the time).

Enjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com.   In this bonus episode of The Pension Confident Podcast, we dive into the world of Socially Responsible Investing (SRI). We explore how your retirement savings can be a powerful tool for good. Plus, we'll tackle the big question: can you make money and make a difference to people and the planet?    From impact investing to ESG ratings, find out how socially responsible investments are defined and how you can get involved. In this episode, we hear from: Chief Engagement Officer at PensionBee, Clare Reilly; Co-Founder of Islamic Finance Guru, Ibrahim Khan; VP Product at PensionBee, Martin Parzonka; and Campaign Director for Make My Money Matter, David Hayman.   Episode Breakdown:  01:36 ESG ratings 03:02 Impact investing 04:18 Shariah-compliant investing 06:26 Profits and principles 08:50 Where's your pension invested? 12:11 How to invest for change. Read the episode transcript.   Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube Follow @PensionBee on X, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Make My Money Matter is the campaign to make sure our banks and pension funds are building a better world. Established by famed film director Richard Curtis, they have collaborated with names such as Olivia Colman and the stars of Game of Thrones to get their message across. Listen it to find out what they want to achieve and how they are going to do it!

Follow Jake:  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jake-dubbins-34888010 Twitter: @jacobdubbins About Jake Dubbins: Co-founder and Managing Director of Media Bounty, on a mission to be the leading independent ethical creative and media agency by 2026. We grow sustainable and ethical brands and businesses through deep insight, business and brand strategy, outstanding creative and transparent media planning and buying. Clients include New Automotive, Make My Money Matter, Bodyform, Ocean Spray, Crackd, AQA, Kind Snacks, RoC Skincare and Terry's Chocolate Orange.  I am a passionate advocate of business as driver of social good. Media Bounty has funded the purchase of over 700 acres of critically threatened habitat through World Land Trust and the agency team volunteer for environmental, homeless and social cohesion charities. I am also co-chair of the Conscious Advertising Network (CAN), a cross industry group that believe that the ethics must now catch up with the technology of modern advertising.

In today's episode I'm chatting with Cel Spellman, an actor, radio presenter and WWF ambassador. He's also the host of the WWF podcast, Call of the Wild, which is one of the first environmental podcasts I started listening to a few years ago. Cel is one of those people who can talk about his love of the natural world for hours, and I felt like this conversation with him would be perfect to open this new season of Why We Care, as we dive deep into why nature is so central to our wellbeing, and how important it is to spend time connecting with it in our everyday lives. He also shared some of his most important learnings from his years as a host of the WWF podcast, and how he takes care of his mental health.Want to dive deeper?Listen to WWF's Call of the Wild podcast - https://www.wwf.org.uk/podcastVisit the WWF website - https://www.wwf.org.uk/Make My Money Matter - https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/Come say hi!Cel on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/celspellman/WWF UK on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wwf_uk/Why We Care on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/Tiphaine on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/If you enjoyed the episode and want to help the podcast, I would be super grateful if you could leave a little review or share it with a friend who might like it. Thank you so much for caring and sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode I'm chatting with Charlie Young – a marine biologist and wildlife presenter also known as Ocean Magpie on social media, where she shares the behind the scenes of her life at sea. Yes you read that well, Charlie lives on a boat!! So we spoke about what her life is like, and how she and her partner renovated their boat in a super sustainable way. I asked her about her most magical wildlife encounter, which she spoke about in such a beautiful and moving way it brought tears to my eyes.She also shared her perspective on human impact on the oceans and gave tips on what you can start doing in your everyday life to both feel more connected with the ocean and also help protect it – whether you live near it or not. Make sure you listen until the end as she also shared career advice for anyone who might be interested in working in ocean conservation or becoming a marine biologist.Want to dive deeper?Whale shark diving picture she mentioned - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm_85neKBfz/My Octopus Teacher - https://www.netflix.com/title/81045007Understand the impact of your money with Make My Money Matter - https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/Seagrass citizen science project - https://www.projectseagrass.org/Come say hi!Charlie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ocean_magpie/Why We Care on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whywecarepodcast/Tiphaine on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tiphainemarie_/Discover Earth on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/discoverearth/If you enjoyed the episode and want to help the podcast, I would be super grateful if you could leave a little review or share it with a friend who might like it. A big thank you as well to Discover Earth for partnering with Why We Care and helping raise awareness of the importance of ocean conservation.Thank you for caring and sending you lots of love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How often do you think about how much your pension or 401(k) is contributing to climate change? Chances are not much, but a growing movement wants you to do just that.  Richard Curtis is the writer behind Love Actually, Mr. Bean, Blackadder and Four Weddings and a Funeral. His latest project is not a movie, but a campaign group called Make My Money Matter, which wants to make British retirement plans and banks greener by raising awareness about the trillions of dollars in pensions that are invested in fossil fuel companies. This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi asks Richard about how he went from writing for the screen to making your retirement money green, what can be done to stop greenwashing in the financial sector, and whether he'll ever write a climate romcom. Read more:  Make My Money Matter's film with Rose Leslie and Kit Harrington Natasha White's article on Gabon's carbon credits A transcript of this episode.  Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd and our senior producer is Christine Driscoll. Special thanks to Alastair Marsh, Natasha White and Kira Bindrim. Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Less than 10% of the FTSE100 mention sustainable pensions in their sustainable strategies.   We have been supporting and following the work Make My Money Matter do for quite some time now, so we were thrilled to be joined by Holly McElhone to delve a little deeper into the trillions of pounds that are circulating everyday across investments and pensions and to learn more about what business and indeed individuals can do to drive positive change. Switching to sustainable pension providers can have a massive impact on transitioning to a more sustainable future, but as Holly explains, ‘one of biggest barriers to more organisations getting on board is an awareness issue followed by apathy and the moving of investments being seen as a bit of a ‘hassle. However, greening your pension is TWENTY ONE times more impactful than going veggie, stopping flying and switching to a renewable energy provider'. It's a no brainer! Holly believes, “ESG isn't an option, it's not a nice to have, it should be across your whole portfolio and your default investment funds should be sustainable. As we look to transition, fossil fuels will become a stranded asset.” During the conversation we explore how to communicate more effectively, Holly explains, ‘firstly, we need more choice, better communication and jargon needs to be removed to make way for more action'. Then there is a need to consider the different audiences we have, making the story relatable and using influential people to raise awareness. Holly talks about the campaigns Make My Money Matter have rolled out (see show notes for links), all designed to educate, raise awareness and encourage action through simplifying the message. We also discuss how collaboration is critical to progress, with Make My Money Matter approaching and working with individuals, influential figures from their founder Richard Curtis, actor Emma Thompson through to climate leaders such as Christiana Figueres, and then Government focusing on policy and regulation. This episode has something for everyone and if there is one message we ask our listeners to take, it's go to Make My Money Matter's website, find your pension fund (it takes a couple of clicks) and ask them in an email to make sure they are committed to Net Zero. Holly explains that currently the infrastructure can't support a mass ‘switch', the power begins with getting the providers onboard to ensure the infrastructure is in place as soon as possible. The investment figures you'll hear are eye-watering! Some action steps for listeners: Write to the CEOs of the Big Five UK high street banks and ask them to stop financing new oil, gas and coal projects – it's just two clicks. https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/openletter/ Contact your pension provider and ask them to drive real climate action – it's just two clicks. https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/21x/ Sign their petition calling on UK pension schemes to commit to tackling deforestationhttps://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/what-is-your-pension-paying-for/  Make My Money Matter can't give financial advice – however individuals who would like to make a more immediate change and switch can find some great guides over at Good with Money. Top 9 ethical funds - https://good-with-money.com/2023/05/12/top-9-ethical-pension-funds/#:~:text=Top%20performers%20with%20strong%20sustainable,the%20Pictet%20Multi%2DAsset%20Portfolio. You can also look to switch to a bank that doesn't finance the fossil fuel industry – of which there are a select few already out there! ____________________________________________________________________________ You'll find the Podcast on all the usual pod platforms - and also on The Global Player and via The Marketing Society. If you love it, do share it and spread the word. Talking about climate change and the role we play is one of the most important things we can do. So join the conversation. We're all in this together. Our podcasts are recorded purely via online conferencing platforms, we apologise for any minor sound quality issues.

Enjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com    Welcome to the latest edition of The Pension Confident Podcast, we hope that listening's one of the many good things that happen to you today! This time we're looking at  impact investing; what it is, why it's important and how it can be used to drive environmental and social change whilst saving for your retirement.   You might already be vegetarian or buying fairtrade products; volunteering or cutting down on flying. But what if you could make your biggest impact simply by looking into where your money's invested?  It's called impact investing, and helping us to understand what it is and how it can drive change are: Campaign Director for Make My Money Matter; David Hayman Partnerships Director at Huddlecraft and Lead for Money Movers; Anneka Deva PensionBee's Chief Engagement Officer; Clare Reilly.   Episode Breakdown:  01:15 What's the goal of impact investing? 05:50 Making an impact on environmental and social issues 08:41 How individuals can make an impact with their money 15:58 What demographics are interested in impact investing?  18:08 The PensionBee Impact Plan 20:12 How much does it cost and what returns will you get?   25:31 What's next for impact investing?   *A small caveat to say we were close with a stat, but not quite correct. The amount of Financial Advisors who are women is actually 17% rather than the 16% stated.    Further reading: You'll find plenty of impactful information on the PensionBee website and YouTube channel. Episode 16 transcript PensionBee's Impact Plan Who are the top 20 companies in the Impact Plan? Impact Plan Company Spotlight - Bank Rakyat What makes the Impact Plan different to the Fossil Fuel Free Plan? How's the Impact Plan different from other plans on the market? What are UN SDGs and why do we have them? Does socially responsible investing make financial sense? An Introduction to the PensionBee Impact Plan   Other useful resources:  Money Movers Make My Money Matter (MMMM) Green my pension (MMMM)  Sustainability labels (FCA) UN Sustainable Development Goals Place Based Impact Investing (The Good Economy)   Come and see us live!   On Thursday 4 May we'll be recording our first ever episode in front of a live studio audience and we'd love for you to join us. We'll be at White City Place in London from 6:30pm to discuss whether your money's better off in a pension or an ISA. You'll also have the chance to get your questions answered by our expert panel:  Founder of Money To The Masses; Damien Fahy Consumer Editor of the Financial Times and presenter of the Money Clinic Podcast; Claer Barrett Financial Expert and Host of The Conversation of Money Podcast; Peter Komolafe Director (VP) Public Affairs at PensionBee; Becky O'Connor. Tickets are absolutely free, so if you'd like to attend - just click here.   Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube   Follow @PensionBee on X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads and LinkedIn. Follow @MakeMyMoneyMatter on X, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and Facebook and @WeAreMoneyMovers on Instagram.

This podcast is sponsored by Rio AI As the world faces a climate emergency, what power do ordinary people have to try and shape the way big companies behave. One of the biggest areas of investment is our pension funds – but do we have the information or ability to shape how companies invest our money?Philippa Nuttall discusses how to make our pension funds work for the environment with David Hayman from Make My Money Matter and Ros Altman, former pensions minister.Rio ESG is an intelligent sustainability software platform that helps equip corporate, public sector, financial services and investment management entities with the knowledge and technology to do better.From data capture to investment consultancy, Rio combines market-leading sustainability knowledge with its intelligent sustainability software platform to deliver award-winning, solution-based data analysis, governance and education tools, to help organisations of all sizes report on, and improve, their ESG metrics.Rio partners with organisations of all sizes to deliver bespoke sustainability solutions that reduce risk, increase investment prospective and deliver lasting impact, for both corporations and the planet.Visit www.rio.ai to begin your sustainable investment journey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Making your finances work harder against climate change. Tom Heap speaks to Richard Curtis, British film director and architect of Comic Relief, about his Make My Money Matter campaign. This encourages everyone to find out where their pension money goes. He also speaks to the boss of a UK bank, Bevis Watts, and to the campaign director of switchit.green about how easy it is to move your bank account elsewhere. A special episode for anyone worried about what their money is - or isn't - doing to keep the planet green. Interviewees: Lisa Stanley of Good With Money Bevis Watts of Triodos John Fleetwood of Square Mile Investment Consulting and Research Sophie Cowen of switchit.green Richard Curtis of Make My Money Matter The presenter is Tom Heap and the producer in Bristol is Miles Warde

In this latest podcast from the Herbert Smith Freehills' pension team, Mark Howard, Of Counsel, discusses the latest developments in the world of ESG with Head of Investment Proposition at Smart Pension, James Lawrence. In their conversation, Mark and James discuss: • How Smart Pension is responding to investment in Russia after the invasion of Ukraine; • How the trustees of the Smart Pension Master Trust are preparing for TCFD reporting; • Smart Pension's partnership with Make My Money Matter; and • Key developments we could be seeing over the next 18 months, both for Smart Pension and ESG investing more widely. To receive future podcasts in this series direct to your inbox subscribe https://hsfnotes.com/pensions/subscribe/ to our UK pensions blog https://hsfnotes.com/pensions/ To view our other pensions podcasts, including the other podcasts in this series, click here: http://www.hsfnotes.com/pensions/?m=podcasts If you would like to discuss any of the topics covered in this podcast speak with your usual HSF adviser or contact one of our specialists.

In the UK we face a triple threat of climate change, energy scarcity and cost of living crisis. What did the Spring Statement mean for climate action? Why are our pensions a superpower? We spoke to Simon Mundy, Moral Money Editor at the Financial Times and author of The Race for Tomorrow, Kenneth Green, Campaigns Manager at Make My Money Matter and Alex Smith, Senior Associate at Eversheds Sutherland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you know that only 1 third of people currently know where their pension is currently being invested despite how big an impact our pensions have on the environment? Well, for this week's episode I am joined with David Hayman and Jacinta Dillon from Make My Money Matter to help me discuss what impact our pensions really have on the climate and how we can make our pensions greener and much more sustainable! Want to write an email to your current pension provider? Or even write a letter directly to your employer? Then click here to learn how. If you are looking to switch to a more ethical bank provider, then you can use Switch It that helps you move your money out of institutions that fund fossil fuel companies. Triodos Bank is one of the world's most sustainable banks which you can check out if you would like to switch over to a more sustainable account! For more All Things Money, make sure you give us a follow on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Fancy supporting the podcast? You can do so here.

☎️ Individuals are increasingly more concerned about tackling the climate emergency, and greening your pension is one of the best ways to make a positive impact with your money. Today, I speak to the lovely Izzy Howden, Policy and Campaigns Advisor at Make My Money Matter, about the power of green pensions.

Richard Curtis CBE is a film writer and director, responsible for films such as Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Bridget Jones' Diary, Mr Bean and Love Actually.  This 20 minute podcast dives into the other side of Richard's extraordinary life is one of tremendous advocacy and contribution to alleviating poverty globally.  He is the co-founder of Comic Relief, the creator of Red Nose Day, the instigator behind Make Poverty History, Live Aid, and most recently Make My Money Matter.  

Stephanie Brobbey shares on What is being a Good Ancestor? About: Stephanie Brobbey, Founder, The Good Ancestor Movement Stephanie was born and raised in London. She qualified as a private wealth lawyer in 2011 and practised at a law firm in the City of London for a decade. During her time in private practice, Stephanie advised a variety of domestic and international clients on a broad range of matters concerning their private wealth. Stephanie gained an outstanding reputation in the private wealth industry and was named one of eprivateclient's Top 35 Under 35 in 2020 and 2018. She was also listed as a Rising Star in the tax and trust category of the Spear's indices 2019 and was named in the Spear's 500 as a recommended tax and trust lawyer in 2020. Shortly before leaving private practice, Stephanie was ranked as an ‘Associate to Watch' in Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide 2021. In September 2021 Stephanie launched the Good Ancestor Movement, a social purpose business which exists to disrupt the mainstream wealth advisory industry by challenging traditional ideas around the economy, excessive wealth accumulation and tax minimisation. The Good Ancestor Movement supports wealthy individuals, families and charitable foundations with progressive wealth stewardship and radical redistribution. Stephanie is a dedicated social sector leader and has served as a trustee of youth charities FAST London and e:merge; and The Funding Network, a charity which hosts live crowdfunding events for not-for-profit organisations pursuing social change. She is currently on the advisory group for Make My Money Matter, a new people-powered campaign, co-founded by filmmaker Richard Curtis, which is working to shift the £3 trillion in UK pensions into sustainable investments.

Did you know that changing your pension provider is one of the biggest ways to slash your carbon footprint?   With over £2.6 trillion in the UK tied up in pension funds, which are often invested by banks in industries like fossil fuels or tobacco, Kenneth and Holly join us from Make Money Matter to explain the power you have by being able to switch your pension to one that invests in a sustainable future instead.   It's simple. Why would you try to live a low-impact life, but leaving your growing retirement fund invested in practices which don't align with your own values? Your pension is supposed to protect your future, but if it's invested in fossil fuels, it undermines it. Switch to a pension provider which invests in renewables or has pledged to go carbon-free - something that Make My Money Matter are campaigning hard to ensure that the whole industry does.   Find out more about MMMM and their fantastic 21X campaign: https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/21x/    Watch the Dr Bronwyn King TED Talk mentioned in this episode: https://www.ted.com/talks/bronwyn_king_you_may_be_accidentally_investing_in_cigarette_companies?language=en   Enjoyed the episode? Got an idea for another topic? Just want to say Hi? Get in touch with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter or by email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Oh, and please subscribe and leave us a lovely 5- star review!  

Did you know that changing your pension provider is one of the biggest ways to slash your carbon footprint?   With over £2.6 trillion in the UK tied up in pension funds, which are often invested by banks in industries like fossil fuels or tobacco, Kenneth and Holly join us from Make Money Matter to explain the power you have by being able to switch your pension to one that invests in a sustainable future instead.   It's simple. Why would you try to live a low-impact life, but leaving your growing retirement fund invested in practices which don't align with your own values? Your pension is supposed to protect your future, but if it's invested in fossil fuels, it undermines it. Switch to a pension provider which invests in renewables or has pledged to go carbon-free - something that Make My Money Matter are campaigning hard to ensure that the whole industry does.   Find out more about MMMM and their fantastic 21X campaign: https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/21x/    Watch the Dr Bronwyn King TED Talk mentioned in this episode: https://www.ted.com/talks/bronwyn_king_you_may_be_accidentally_investing_in_cigarette_companies?language=en   Enjoyed the episode? Got an idea for another topic? Just want to say Hi? Get in touch with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter or by email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Oh, and please subscribe and leave us a lovely 5- star review!   ** THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY WILD! Wild are a refillable, natural and low-waste deodorant company, which we both love and have been using ourselves for the last year. You, our lovely listeners, can get 20% OFF your purchase at wearewild.com using code 'EARTHWILD' AT wearewild.com!**   ** This episode is sponsored by Animall Tea, the wonderful specialty, organic tea company which uses its profits to support conservation projects. Get, 15% off your first order of Animall Tea (which, by the way, is totally delicious) if you visit www.animalltea.com and use code EARTH at checkout. You'll also get a neat little original piece of artwork with your order. **  

Richard Curtis is a film writer and director, responsible for some of Britain's best-loved romantic comedy films, such as Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Bridget Jones' Diary, Love Actually, About Time and Yesterday. He is also known for the drama War Horse and as co-writer of the sitcoms Blackadder, Mr Bean and The Vicar of Dibley. His early career saw him write material for the BBC's Not the Nine O'Clock News and ITV's Spitting Image. In 2007, he was awarded the BAFTA Academy Fellowship. In the other half of Richard's life he is co-founder of the charities Make Poverty History and Comic Relief. He created the fundraising event Red Nose Day, in which he co-produced 16 live nights for the BBC since 1988. The charity has raised over £1.3 Billion for projects in the UK and internationally during that time. In 2015, he helped to bring Red Nose Day to the United States. In 2015 he helped found Project Everyone to work to make the Global Goals famous and effective – and is now a UN Advocate for the SDGs. He was also co-founder of the 2005 Live 8 concerts, which pressurised G8 leaders to provide more overseas aid to end poverty in Africa. His most recent campaigning role is as co-founder of Make My Money Matter, a people-powered campaign fighting for a world where we all know where our pension money goes, and where we can demand it's invested to build a better future.

Gabby speaks to legendary screenwriter and Comic Relief co-founder Richard Curtis about family, Four Weddings and how he is saving the planet through his Make My Money Matter campaign. The man behind Blackadder, Notting Hill and Comic Relief also tells of the ultimatum his dad gave him when he was starting out as a writer and how his signed copy of William Wordsworth's Lyrical Ballads ended up in a charity shop. Plus, Becky O'Connor, Head of Pensions & Savings at interactive investor (ii), joins Gabby to tell you how you can make your own money matter through your pension savings and investment portfolio. This episode is also available as a vodcast on the ii website at https://www.ii.co.uk/stock-market-news/video-podcasts and our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/3VEWiAZPRCg. The Family Money Show is brought to you by interactive investor. For more information on how to invest ethically visit https://www.ii.co.uk/ethical-investing and https://www.ii.co.uk/ii-ace. Find out more about Richard's campaign at https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk. Follow Make My Money Matter at: Twitter & Facebook @MMMoneyMatter Instagram mmmoneymatter_ Follow Gabby: Twitter @GabbyLogan Instagram @gabbylogan Follow interactive investor: Twitter @ii_couk Facebook /weareii Instagram @interactive_investor Important information This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. SIPPs are aimed at people happy to make their own investment decisions. You can normally only access the money from age 55 (57 from 2028). The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Pension and tax rules depend on your circumstances and may change in future. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Gabby speaks to legendary screenwriter and Comic Relief co-founder Richard Curtis about family, Four Weddings And A Funeral and how he is saving the planet through his Make My Money Matter campaign. The man behind Blackadder, Notting Hill and Comic Relief also tells of the ultimatum his dad gave him when he was starting out as a writer and how his signed copy of William Wordsworth's Lyrical Ballads ended up in a charity shop.Plus, Becky O'Connor, Head of Pensions & Savings at interactive investor (ii), joins Gabby to tell you how you can make your own money matter through your pension savings and investment portfolio.This episode is also available as a vodcast on the ii website at https://www.ii.co.uk/stock-market-news/video-podcasts and our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/3VEWiAZPRCg.The ii Family Money Show is brought to you by interactive investor. For more information on how to invest ethically visit https://www.ii.co.uk/ethical-investing and https://www.ii.co.uk/ii-ace.Find out more about Richard's campaign at https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk.Follow Make My Money Matter at:Twitter & Facebook @MMMoneyMatterInstagram mmmoneymatter_Follow Gabby:Twitter @GabbyLoganInstagram @gabbyloganFollow interactive investor:Twitter @ii_coukFacebook /weareiiInstagram @interactive_investor Important informationThis material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. SIPPs are aimed at people happy to make their own investment decisions. You can normally only access the money from age 55 (57 from 2028). The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. Pension and tax rules depend on your circumstances and may change in future. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

This week, a bonus! Our own Christiana Figueres spoke at the Net Zero Pensions Summit, hosted by Richard Curtis, the famous filmmaker and co-founder of Make My Money Matter, an organization elevating the voices of citizens to demand that pension funds invest in line with the values of their members. In this episode you’ll hear from: Richard Curtis Filmmaker | Co-Founder of Make My Money Matter   Alok Sharma MP COP26 President Designate   Mary Robinson Chair of The Elders | Former President of Ireland | Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights   Amina Mohammed Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations   Nigel Topping High-Level Climate Action Champion for COP26   Mark Carney UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance   This bonus episode gives you a flavour of the Net Zero Pensions Summit, and we hope it will propel you to take a step and logging it on CountUsIn.org.   Enjoy!   —   As an individual, join the movement demanding Net Zero Pensions here: https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/net-zero/   If you can represent a business, be a Net Zero Hero and please sign the Green Pensions Charter here: https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/charter/   —   Christiana + Tom’s book ‘The Future We Choose’ is available now! Subscribe to our Climate Action Newsletter: Signals Amidst The Noise   —   Follow @GlobalOptimism on social media and send us a message! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn   Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss another episode of Outrage + Optimism!

Private wealth advisors are seeing a shift in priorities of their clients and expect this trend to continue. Stephanie Brobbey, a Private Client solicitor at London law firm Goodman Derrick. Stephanie has a keen interest in philanthropy and ESG issues and is part of the advisory group for Make My Money Matter an organisation co-founded by Richard Curtis which campaigns for a world where we all know where our money goes, and where we can make sure it is invested to build a better future.

A lighthearted and witty exploration of some of the big questions that come up when trying to 'walk the green line'.What we do with our money is of huge importance when it comes to climate change. Helping us dig into the complex and unifying question: "Can we invest our cash today without threatening tomorrow ?" is Huw Davies, senior adviser for the Make My Money Matter campaign, Huw is part of the national campaign to help people understand where their money is going, and to change the financial system for the better and Isabel Losada, modern day champion of everyday sustainability, who literally wrote the book on finding the joy in environmentalism Isabel's most recent book "The Joyful Environmentalist takes" a look at the everyday areas of environmentalism and how we can inject some lightness and joy into them.Hosted by Juliet Davenport, climate scientist, renewable pioneer, businesswoman, environmental activist and founder of the UK's first 100% renewable electricity supplier, this podcast invites a panel of comedians and experts to tackle some of the common (and quirky!) questions that pop to mind when trying to live a greener life.Topics covered:- What our money does when we aren't using it and why it's imperative that we find out!- What is ethical and sustainable banking?- Practical tips and directives as to what you can do today to green up your money.- What you can do on an individual level- What you can do from a business level- How we can get the younger members of our society involved who might not have even thought of a pension before- Why changing the default for pensions is importantand much much more! Great Green Questions is powered by Good Energy and produced by Mags Creative, with curation from Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking.

In this week's episode of Now, Then, Ten, Nicola speaks to Richard Curtis CBE, the visionary behind some of the biggest films of the last decades, including Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually, and Yesterday. But as a founding member at organisations like Comic Relief, Make Poverty History and Make My Money Matter, Nicola is most fascinated with Richard's experience of rallying communities to help make the world a better and fairer place. How does Richard use the art of storytelling to help educate and move people enough to take action? What can we all be doing to champion social responsibility in business? And why is Richard hopeful for the ‘activist generation'?For more information about how to get involved with Red Nose Day 2021, please follow this link.Sign up to Facebook Curated, the monthly leadership newsletter for stories on the people, brands and ideas shaping business and culture: https://bit.ly/37tFNMtNow, Then, Ten is brought to you in collaboration with Facebook & Founders Forum. Want to hear more from our hosts? Find Nicola & Brent on LinkedIn & follow @FoundersForum for more on podcast content.

Film director, producer, screenwriter and co-founder of Make My Money Matter, Richard Curtis speaks to the Green Finance Institute's Helen Avery and Ryan Jude about the global campaign for individuals, companies, financial institutions and governments to move the trillions of pounds in pension funds into sustainable investments, as well as his hopes for COP26 and who of his film characters would make the most likely climate activist...

Many of us are trying to consume less, eat less meat, recycle, limit the number of flights we take to have a positive impact on the environment. However it is estimated that of the “£3 trillion invested in UK pensions, a lot of it funds harmful industries like fossil fuels, tobacco, and arms”, according to Make My Money Matter. With workplace pensions, it's sometimes hard to know where your money is being invested which could be conflicting with your personal beliefs, but there is huge potential for this money to be used for positive change. Joining me today is Georgia Stewart, the co-founder of Tumelo, an impact-focused financial technology firm. Her mission is to enable investors and pension members to benefit from a more sustainable investment system, giving a voice to shareholders and full transparency as to where their money is being invested. We look at how you can make sustainable choices with your investments and how to get started investing in companies and causes you care about. *Remember: the value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invest. Always do your own research - and note that what we discussed in the podcast is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment.*You can follow and connect with Georgia at:Tumelo: https://www.tumelo.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tumelohq Georgia shared some great resources in this episode. All the links are below:Make My Money Matter by Richard Curtis: https://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/The Positive Change Fund by Baillie Gifford: https://www.bailliegifford.com/en/uk/individual-investors/funds/positive-change-fund/The Big Exchange: https://www.bigexchange.com/The Pensions Regulator: https://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/enThe Investment Association: https://www.theia.org/You can learn more about Vestpod and subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.vestpod.com. You can follow us on Instagram @vestpod and join our Facebook group. My book is available to purchase from Amazon and your favourite bookshop.* Please note that we are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances.* See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.