CCLA invites you to a webinar covering highlights of economic and investment market developments, CCLA multi-asset funds update and latest news on our stewardship activity.
Why is mental health an important investor concern? Which UK-listed companies are leading the way when it comes to the wellbeing of their staff? We are pleased to launch our 2026 UK Corporate Mental Health Benchmark. Now in its 5th year, the benchmark assesses 100 UK-listed companies on their mental health disclosures and ranks them into one of five performance tiers.
The CCLA Better World Lectures bring together leaders from across the charity, investment and not-for-profit sectors to reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing long-term investors, and the impact of these on local communities and civil society. This year's lecture was chaired by Matthew Beesley, Chief Executive of Jupiter Asset Management, and delivered by Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England.
AI and tech stocks drove market gains in May and oil prices fell despite the continued US-Iran standoff. Further attention on AI is expected with the upcoming IPOs of SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI. We include significant exposure to AI in our portfolios but maintain a balanced approach, including attractively valued non-AI firms.
You may think it is not possible to influence a bank without owning shares. But it is still a meaningful avenue. If you place deposits with a bank, you are a client and a source of funding. That gives you a basis for asking questions and pressing them on areas where policy or practice appears weak. This article explores why we look at cash deposits as part of stewardship and what we would like to see institutions adopt over the coming year.
Share prices rose in April, and despite rising inflation, central banks are holding interest rates steady as they assess the impact of the Middle East war. Given ongoing risks in stocks and bonds across Europe and the US, we continue to expand diversifying strategies, first introduced in early 2026.