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Investors back call for large UK companies to provide cost-of-living support to low paid

The CCLA and Church Investors Group wrote to 100 of the UK’s largest listed employers to ask what they are doing to provide support to low-paid workers through the cost-of-living crisis. In response to the letter a 17-strong investor coalition with £3.2 trillion in assets under management have united to back the initiative.

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Is good corporate governance an indicator for good financial performance? CCLA thinks it is

In the world of ESG investing, the G is often poorly understood yet governance is at the heart of delivering shareholder and stakeholder value. Poor corporate governance poses a substantial risk to the long-term performance of companies. This article explores whether good corporate governance is an indicator for good financial performance. 

CCLA appoints Dame Sara Thornton to accelerate anti-slavery work

CCLA builds out sustainability team with two strategic hires, former UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Dame Sara Thornton, and Dr Martin Buttle.

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Unprecedented market conditions - managing the Deposit Funds through a live stress test

Much has been written in recent weeks on the ill-fated UK ‘fiscal event’ set out on 23 September and its impact on the value of sterling and the UK fixed interest markets. This article looks at how CCLA has managed the £3.5 billion of investments within its three Deposit Funds through this ‘once in a generation’ market turbulence and how the Funds will invest over the coming months.

Change to redemption notice periods for property funds

Change to redemption notice period for property funds.

CCLA launches first ever global corporate mental health benchmark

The CCLA Corporate Mental Health Benchmark Global 100 reveals leadership, disclosure and public commitments on mental health are lacking in the world’s largest companies.

Investors write to employers about support provided during cost-of-living crisis

The CCLA and Church Investors Group write to 100 largest listed UK employers, asking questions around support provided to staff during the cost-of-living crisis.

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Market Update – Webinar

Wednesday 5 October 

Recent weeks have seen a sharp rise in market volatility, partly driven by the UK government’s ‘fiscal event’ on 23 September and the subsequent move up in gilt yields and down in sterling.

CCLA invites you to a webinar, chaired by chief executive Peter Hugh Smith, where you will hear from our investment team and have the opportunity to put your questions and thoughts directly to them.

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Investor Briefing

Tuesday 8 November 

CCLA invites you to a 45-minute webinar covering:

  • Highlights of economic and investment market developments 
  • CCLA multi-asset funds update: activity, positioning and performance 
  • Latest news on ESG factors and our stewardship activity 
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Power, Reputation and Influence

Tuesday 15 November 

CCLA and Marylebone Executive Search are delighted to hold the sixth annual Power, Reputation and Influence Lecture and Drapers' Hall. 

This year's lecture will be delivered by Professor Sir Adrian Smith, Chief Executive and Institute Director of The Alan Turing Institute. In 2020 he became the President of The Royal Society and is a member of the government's AI Council.