Alex Hollinshead

1 week ago | good-with-money.com | Lori Campbell |Alex Hollinshead |Zoe Brett

If you run an ethically minded business, it makes sense to bank with a provider that aligns with your values. But when it comes to business banking, the UK’s ‘Big Five’ banks (Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, Santander, HSBC, and NatWest) still dominate — holding around 85 per cent of small and medium-sized business accounts. Unfortunately, these banks are also among the biggest backers of industries linked to environmental and social harm, including fossil fuels, tobacco, oil, and arms production.

1 week ago | good-with-money.com | Lori Campbell |Alex Hollinshead |Lisa Ashford

If you run an ethically-minded business, it makes sense to bank with a provider that aligns with your values. But when it comes to business banking, the UK’s ‘Big Five’ banks (Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, Santander, HSBC, and NatWest) still dominate – holding around 85 per cent of all small and medium-sized business accounts.

2 weeks ago | good-with-money.com | Lori Campbell |Alex Hollinshead

Shariah savings accounts are quietly gaining momentum – and for good reason. These accounts combine ethical banking with attractive returns, making them an increasingly popular choice for both faith-based and sustainability-conscious savers. Unlike conventional banks, Shariah-compliant institutions operate under Islamic finance principles. This means no interest is paid or earned. Instead, returns are generated through profit-sharing from investments that meet strict ethical guidelines.

1 month ago | good-with-money.com | Peter Michaelis |Lori Campbell |Alex Hollinshead |Lisa Stanley

This article is from the Good Guide to First-Time Investing 2025, available to download free here. When we invest, our money has an impact on the world around us – for good or for bad. If we invest in companies that pollute the planet or exploit workers, we’re making these problems worse. But if we invest in companies that are developing new technologies to combat climate change or creating jobs in the green economy, we’re helping to build a better future for everyone.