The latest newsletter from Forbury Investment Network is now available on our website. Please click on the following introductions to read each article in full:
Big Data
The UK government has recently announced a consultation on its open data strategy. Having adopted a freedom of information strategy a number of years ago and a gradual opening up of its data through data.gov, this new consultation is to open up as much data as possible to the public...
Is it possible to make energy efficiency a standard investment asset class?
Energy efficiency represents climate change’s ‘low hanging fruit’, providing a capitally efficient solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which has been extensively discussed and was first popularised by McKinsey. Investment opportunities in energy efficiency within the built environment can provide up to 15% annual risk adjusted returns...
Why the internet is important to your brand
What is often challenging for brand new start-ups is deciding on what name they should take for their company. Building a brand is an important intangible asset and it should be something that people associate with you...
Healthcare, ripe for disruption?
The healthcare industry is ripe for disruption. A recent Forbury Innovations article explored the paradigm shift in drug discovery and the need for the pharmaceutical industry to innovate in a rapidly changing industry...
Events
We are delighted to support the following events. For further information, or to register, please follow the hyperlinks below.
· Green Innovation Breakfasts
Reading - 28 September, 13 October, 17 November
Clarkslegal are hosting an exclusive series of breakfast events in Reading where you can hear from business leaders who have successfully embedded sustainability into their growing companies. These events are being held in conjunction with Global Action Plan, the award-winning environmental charity and Lloyds TSB...
· Environmental Trade Show 2011
Bristol – 13 October
Environmental Trade Show UK (ETS UK) is a new innovative trade show and conference in South West England. This Trade Show brings together the best in Environmental and Low Carbon goods and services. It is the perfect opportunity to showcase the best and brightest businesses and technologies. The trade show will have as many as 200 exhibitors and an expected 2,000 visitors plus 200 conference attendees. In addition there will be a Gala Dinner on the evening of 12 October with leading industry peers...
· Renewable Futures 2011
Bath – 9 November
Renewable Futures is established as one of the leading national sustainable energy events attended by more than 300 leading renewable energy businesses and organisations providing a key opportunity to gain market insights and do business...
· Climate Finance 2011
London – 15 November
A host of new approaches are being developed to channel public and private capital to promote low-carbon development. They include green investment banks, environmental bonds, the REDD+ mechanism to protect forests, and other innovative financial instruments. This market-leading conference will examine the potential of these new tools to deliver successful, cost-effective climate change mitigation and adaptation...
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Kind regards,
Christopher McAtominey
Analyst
T 0207 539 8082 | Ext 8082
E cmcatominey@forburyinvest.com
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