AAA
has welcomed reports that suggest the Impact Exchange Board is
flourishing.
Boston,
MA, USA, September 7, 2012 -- Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA)
has welcomed reports that suggest the Impact Exchange Board is
flourishing.
The
iX, as it is known, is a stock exchange for social investment
projects, which was launched about a year ago alongside partner the
Stock Exchange of Mauritius.
Tamzin
Ratcliffe, who dreamed up the idea of the social stock exchange, says
that the exchange is set to start operation in the third quarter of
next year. She says that six social enterprises have already signed
up to the listing process and that any investors, even unaccredited
ones, will be able to buy shares in these companies.
Ratcliffe
said that social enterprises have been slow off the mark in signing
up to be publicly listed as they are not used to seeking out funds
this way. She said, “Going to the market for money is not something
they're used to.
“The
process of encouraging companies and getting them to understand the
value of being part of a marketplace - that’s been quite a lot of
work.”
AAA's
analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, claims that the social stock
exchange is a great idea for generating interest and making
investment in ethical projects more accessible to all. He said,
"Being able to sign up to buy and sell stocks in social
enterprises is a great idea and we are sure the project will be a
huge success.”
AAA
is a supporter of impact investing and investment in ethical projects
that can benefit communities and the environment. Mr Johnson says
that investing in timberland projects that are sustainably operated
is a good option for anyone who wants to diversify their investment
portfolio. “If the value of your fully grown trees are not what you
expect at the time of maturity,” claims Mr Johnson, “you can
always just hang onto them and watch them grow even larger while
prices rise.”
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