EIRIS Foundation Report
Having supported the original report in 2013, we have again assisted the EIRIS Foundation in creating an overview of the responsible investment policies adopted by charity specialist funds. The report outlines the policies of charity-specific pooled funds in the UK, representing approximately £19.4 billion of charity investments.
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.
CCLA leads the investor response to Compass Group regarding failed school food parcels
Industry coalition worth £3 trillion calls Compass Group to account over subsidiary, Chartwells
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.