UK defence stocks soar ahead of European summit on Ukraine Investing Shares in UK weapons manufacturers have soared today as leaders from across the continent convene for an emergency meeting in Paris to discuss the war in Ukraine. “We’re facing a generational challenge when it comes to national security,” said Prime Minister Keir Starmer before heading to the meeting, adding that he was “ready and willing” [...]
Hay was just the first: Asset managers under microscope over Israel investments Investing Israel's invasion of Gaza has sparked protests against companies sending weapons to the country. Are sustainable asset managers next?
Weapons investing is ‘ethical’, says Sunak. Is he right? Investing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended the private sector investing in the weapons industry as "ethical", as an argument rages over whether sustainable investing can align with the global war industry.