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Our in-house experts share their thoughts and perspectives covering news, research and insights into the global economy.  

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Market barometer: September 2023

Each month our investment team provide a macro outlook into global investment markets.

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What’s a fair interest rate?

Our latest article looks at what we think constitutes a fair interest rate. 

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How do we invest in the healthcare sector?

We look for healthcare investments that offer consistent and defensive growth. We focus on companies within the sector that offer innovative and cost-effective solutions. Rob Lapsley, Portfolio Manager at CCLA, explains how we invest in the healthcare sector. 

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Market barometer: June 2023

Each month our investment team provide a macro outlook into global investment markets.

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CCLA Takeover: ESG Investing Masterclass

Has ESG overpromised but underdelivered? Watch the replay from our ESG masterclass in partnership with Asset TV. 

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Unthunking the ESG glunk

Has ESG investing truly grasped the urgent need to drive change on the issues we face? In this article we look at how investors have a key role to play in working with the investment industry to ‘unthunk this ESG glunk’ and get real about driving positive and lasting change.

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How do we approach alternative investments?

We look for alternative investments which offer stable cashflow and dividend income. Sol Nevins, Portfolio Manager at CCLA, explains the role of alternatives in our portfolios.

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Say on Climate

CCLA is clear on the imperative to act on climate change. It is critical for companies to act decisively in the next decade, to set out a transition plan to explain their decarbonisation plan and put such plans for AGM approval. We have written to FTSE all-share companies encouraging a transition plan vote, with overall positive responses. Transition plan votes have gained traction globally with a marked increase in resolutions in Europe and Australia year on year.