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Rockefeller backs ‘social’ stock market

By Jonathan Guthrie, Enterprise Editor

Published: March 22 2008 01:33 | Last updated: March 22 2008 01:33

A “social stock exchange” where ethical investors can trade shares in worthy enterprises could be set up under plans announced on Friday.

The exchange would aim to combine profitable trading with social or environmental missions. Clean technologies, healthcare, first world development projects and help for disadvantaged communities would be included in the exchange.

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