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Investing with Intent – Spring 2026

This quarter’s issue of Investing with Intent examines how values-aligned investing is responding to today’s political, economic, and regulatory shifts—exploring affordable housing for Hawaiian Natives, shareholders filing lawsuits with major corporations in reaction to SEC no-action guidelines, and more. Follow the stories below in our lastest issue. Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae: A Village Without a Place No More by Kulu Maphalala Bringing the Wisdom of the Three Sisters into Financial Services by Diana Yáñez Why a Perpetual Purpose Trust Model Works for Sustainable Investing Firms by Carrie

Natural Investments April 8, 2026

Hawaii Businesses for Sustainability

The fragility of Hawaii and the high cost of living here requires special consideration of how money is used. Much attention is focused on the impact of major corporations on what has largely been a locally-owned economy. While “buying local” does have the positive effect of circulating money locally before profits leak away, the lower

Natural Investments April 22, 2008

Local & Global Economic Stability

“Buying local” is very popular today. The produce is fresher and its producers more trusted. Shipping costs are lower, which means cost savings and less of contribution to global warming. While it would be difficult for Americans to provide for all their survival needs through local purchases, buying local enhances the capacity for money to

Natural Investments April 14, 2008

What is Finanacial Wellness?

Traditional wisdom viewed financial health as a pure economic bottom line: maximize return by minimizing risk. But history has shown that profit alone does not inherently contribute to the long-term health and sustainability of our society and planet. Many would argue, in fact, that the pursuit of the almighty dollar has created negative social and

Natural Investments April 10, 2008