CT UK Social Bond Fund – education, learning and skills

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Discover how the strategy seeks to make investments that contribute to widening participation and expanding access to education.

Global Sustainable Outcomes Q1 2023

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Is our ‘stolen focus’ one reason for the world’s slow response to the climate crisis?

Berkshire Hathaway ups the ante on Japan

Japanese street

Why we’re excited about the opportunity set of inexpensive quality businesses in Japan – and Warren Buffet is too

Credit Suisse and the likely impact on banking regulations

We will be scrutinising management teams more on the relationship between governance and liquidity – and believe the cost of funding is now higher across the sector

UK banks, base rate, bad debts and borrowing … what does it all mean?

UK banks

After a sustained period of quantitative easing, and with more deposits than loans, UK high street banks have huge liquidity

ESG Viewpoint: Health Matters – the importance of public health for investors

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Covid-19 underlined why public health matters to investors. We explore the role we play through stewardship and the allocation of capital as well as related investment opportunities. Read more in our latest ESG Viewpoint.

IPCC 6th assessment cycle – key takeaways for asset management

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The IPCC sounded clear warnings around the rate and impacts of climate change. We assess the key takeaways for asset management and discuss opportunities around mitigation and adaptation.

ESG Viewpoint: Evaluating ESG Progress at South Korean companies

Seoul skyline

Progress has been slow in recent years, so we travelled to Seoul to see how companies are dealing with ESG issues and assess where there is room for improvement.

Bond market breakdown: bumper start to year sees broader issuance

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Year-to-date issuance is at $184 billion – which is 78% larger than 2018’s total issuance.

Delivering sustainable returns in real estate investing

Fund managers James cook and Robin Jones stading outside in front of a historical bulidng

Climate change is affecting every sector of our economy, and it remains one of the most important factors to consider when making long term investment decisions.