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Net zero

CCLA recognises that a failure to address climate change represents a risk to the functioning of financial markets as well as the health of the planet and our communities. For this reason, we have long integrated the risks and opportunities associated with climate change into our investment analysis and sought to be a catalyst for action on climate in the investment industry. As part of this commitment, we are signatories to the Net Zero Asset Managers' initiative and aim to reduce the carbon footprint of our portfolios to zero no later than 2050.

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The Stewardship Code

At CCLA we consider stewardship critical to our success. For that reason we are signatories of the UK Stewardship Code. Stewardship is defined as the responsible allocation and management of investment, for the benefit of clients, the economy and society in the long term.

Russia invades Ukraine, damaging the global economy

After weeks of building tension and diplomatic pressure, Vladimir Putin has initiated a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.  At the moment, the West’s reaction appears limited to economic sanctions rather than a military response and so long as Russia’s attacks do not extend into Nato countries we can hope that descent into a wider conflict can be avoided.

Managing performance in a choppy UK money market

The Bank of England (BoE) rarely springs a surprise. In fact, part of its remit is to provide clear clues to the market to help smooth out foreseeable economic bumps. Nevertheless, an unprecedented news flow and the gathering prospect of inflation has prompted one of the most eventful calendar quarters in recent UK monetary policy history.

The cryptocurrency mirage

Our stance is clear – cryptocurrencies are speculative with no meaningful valuation foundation; what’s more, they are associated with criminal activities and environmental damage.

With your cash reserves now earning less, extra prudence is required

Amid the events of 2020, a further reduction in the interest on your savings at the bank, building society or National Savings and Investments (NS&I) may well have gone unnoticed. Initially, at least.

Investor engagement in the Gulf

There are 11 million migrant workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council, comprising 67% of the region’s workforce. In Qatar and the UAE, they make up more than 80% of the total population.

Investing in line with purpose and values

In March 2019, a group of charities wrote to the Charity Commission seeking ‘urgent clarification’ on the extent to which their investments should align with their charitable objectives.