The Islamic mortgage is actually known as a "Home Purchase Plan". This is intentional and a reflection of the fact that no interest is charged on an Islamic mortgage.

The recent failures of the banking system have resulted in the increasing profitability of the ethical finance sector and a growing interest from investors in ethical finance.

According to a survey published this month by Autotrader magazine, 51% of people are now prioritising environmental impact when purchasing a new car. This has had a knock-on effect on car insurance premiums.

Eleven of the world’s leading sustainable banks have created a new alliance to build a positive alternative to a global financial system which many say is in crisis.

The recession has hit everyone where it hurts most – in the pocket. Threats to the banking system had people running to find somewhere secure to bank their savings and interest rate cuts have left many people's savings sitting idly in the bank earning next to nothing. But you can now get a 10% return with RedAid

This year there are more ethical ISAs than ever to choose from, covering a range of different ethical issues with differing emphasis. Here are five of the best ethical ISAs that we have found.

The Triodos Cash ISA was recently rated the best ethical ISA by Ethical Consumer Magazine.

Triodos bank is the most actively ethical bank in the UK, enabling people’s money to work for positive Social, Environmental, and Cultural change.

Ethical car insurance is growing in popularity, and can now be obtained from a number of companies. Co-operative Insurance though is the UK’s only insurance company with an Ethical Engagement Policy. find out more here.

If you are looking for home insurance that's ethical then why not get a quote from the co-op? Co-operative insurance is the UK’s only insurance company with an Ethical Engagement Policy reflecting the views of its customers and guiding its investments. Find out more here

HSBC has launched a pioneering new ethical investment ISA, a child vaccination ISA, which offers the opportunity to make money and at the same time help vaccinate children and save lives in the poorest countries of the world.

Savers who invest in environmentally responsible companies would receive significant tax breaks under plans unveiled by the Conservatives last week, but you don’t have to pin your hopes on a Conservative Government to get one. Find out about a Climate Change ISA here.

With the stockmarket at a five year low, you might be considering investing in an ISA . But if it's important for you to know that your money is invested in a socially responsible way, then Legal and General's Ethical ISA could be for you. Find out more about Legal and General's ethical ISA and here

Seeking a higher profile for your ethical company? Want to be connected to other ethical companies? You should consider joining Ethical Junction,

Financial services company, Virgin Money, are now providing an ethical investment opportunity in the form of their Climate Change ISA, a green ISA with a difference.