Financial crisis, Occupy Bristol, bank bailouts, international tax evasion … What does it all mean? This one-day conference aims to cut through the frenzy and explore key issues around how we use and invest our money and give practical ideas that make a difference. The event will be one of the first of National Ethical Investment Week and is being organised by leaders in the ethical finance arena, including Triodos Bank, Bristol Credit Union, Shared Interest and the Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility, with expert speakers in the field. The event is open to all and aimed at anyone interested in where their money is invested and how the often secretive world of money can be more open, honest and ethical. It will cover a wide range of topics including: transparency; ethical investment and pension options; ethical and mutual banking options; international trade and tax justice; Bristol Pound and other local finance options.

The keynote speakers are Sarah Pennells, BBC’s Your Money presenter and author of Guardian book Green Money, and James Vaccaro, Head of Market & Corporate Development at Triodos Bank NV and Non-executive Director of UKSIF. In association with Bristol Fair Trade Network. Sponsored by Rathbone Greenbank Investments.