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.
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How we work with the public sector
The public sector has a key role in supporting health, the environment, wildlife, economic growth, protecting the future and is deeply ‘rooted’ in the community. At CCLA, we support a diverse range of organisations across this sector, from intergovernmental, pension funds and local authorities to national parks, ports, community interest companies and many, many more. Hear from Kelly Mercer, Lead Client Director, on how we support this vital sector.
How we work with Catholic investors
For over twenty years, we have proudly acted as a trusted financial partner to Catholic investors, including congregations, dioceses, charities, schools and local parishes. With a reputation for Good Investment that seeks to deliver financial returns in line with investors’ values, our role is to help investors grow their funds in accordance with the Catholic faith.
Using cash deposits as a stewardship lever
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.
Market report: May 2026
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.
