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What's in a name? Sustainable finance and charities

The Charity Commission recently announced that they were dropping the terms ‘ethical’ and ‘responsible’ from their draft revision of CC14, the regulation that sets out how charities can manage their money. In this article, we look at how this has the potential to be an important change and allow a wider shift in how charities can use their money, if supported by the proper guidance. 

CCLA’s Better World Global Equity Fund now on 27 leading intermediary & direct-to-consumer platforms

CCLA today announces that its Better World Global Equity Fund is now available to UK investors through 27 investor platforms, as it marks the first anniversary of its launch.

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Market Update, March 2023

Watch CCLA's investment team get behind the headlines, analyse key topical issues and discuss the implications for long-term investors.

Defaqto completes assessments for CCLA’S Better World Global Equity Fund

CCLA's Better World Global Equity Fund and approach to sustainability have been fully assessed and validated by Defaqto. The positive assessments reaffirm CCLA’s commitment to the UK intermediary market.

Stress in the banking sector

Over the weekend there were two important developments in the situation around bank deposits and unrealised losses on bond portfolios. Ben Funnell, Head of Investment Solutions, explains what happened and the resulting market impact. 

CCLA retains its status as a signatory to the UK Stewardship Code

We are delighted to remain a signatory to the code and pleased that the council recognises our ongoing work in meeting the expected standard of reporting.

CCLA hires Tessa Younger as stewardship lead to boost engagement on climate and environmental issues

CCLA appoints Tessa Younger to lead CCLA’s ‘Better Environment’ work, managing all stewardship on environmental issues, with the aim of driving clear improvements at the companies in which CCLA invests.

Response to the FCA’s sustainable finance labels and SDR consultation

CCLA responds to a selection of the questions and topics raised in the Financial Conduct Authority’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and Investment Labels Consultation Paper.