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Honoring Black History Month at CCM
February 2021 | CCM News

This past month, we have celebrated Black History Month which reflects and honors centuries and decades of Black American history and heritage. The celebration runs from February 1 to March 1 and was started in 1926 when Dr. Carter G. Woodson, founder of the Association for the Study of African […]

Impact and ESG Policy With The New Administration
February 2021 | ESG

It has been a month since our ‘Impact and ESG Investing in 2021’ blog post and we have already seen some promising updates on what it is looking like so far. In October 2020, US SIF published the report, Toward a Just and Sustainable Economy, stating policy recommendations for the […]

2020 Financial Markets in Review and the Long-Term Outcomes
January 2021 | Markets

In this week’s blog, Andy Kaufman, CCM’s chief investment officer, shares his thoughts on the financial markets in 2020 and the long-term outcomes. The year 2020 will go down in history for many reasons. The global pandemic will be the headline along with extreme market volatility, political discourse, and racial inequality. […]

Impact and ESG Investing in 2021
January 2021 | ESG investing

Happy new year! We hope everyone had a nice holiday season. Impact and ESG investing experienced record-breaking growth in 2020 and we are excited for its ongoing advancement in 2021. The focus on investments supporting COVID-19 relief and economic equality will continue to be at the forefront of impact and […]

Corporate Philanthropy & Happy Holidays
December 2020 | CCM News

Dear Clients, Shareholders, and Friends, CCM is grateful to be able to support a variety of important causes, especially during this challenging year and throughout the holiday season. For the fourth consecutive year, CCM participated in Movember, a movement to raise awareness for men’s health in combating prostate cancer. Employees […]

Giving Thanks in 2020
November 2020 | CCM News

2020 has been an unprecedented and challenging year, and as we approach the holiday season, we wanted to thank all of our shareholders, clients, and friends for your ongoing support throughout the year. CCM’s mission to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns through investment strategies that contribute to positive environmental and social […]

Impact and ESG Investing Post Election
November 2020 | ESG investing

Last week, all eyes were focused on Tuesday, November 3rd. Election day was filled with much uncertainty of what the next four years will bring and what the outcome would mean for impact and ESG investing. After four long days, we finally gained some clarity. President-elect Joe Biden’s victory anticipates […]

CCM Wins Two MMI/Barron’s Industry Awards
October 2020 | CCM News

Last week, The Money Management Institute and Barron’s announced the winners of the 2020 MMI/Barron’s industry awards. Now in its twelfth year, the Industry Awards recognize innovation and achievement in the investment advisory solutions industry. The online ceremony was held during MMI’s 2020 Annual Conference. CCM is thrilled to have […]

A letter from CCM’s Chief Impact Strategist, David Sand, on Professor Burton Malkiel’s article “Sustainable Investing Is a Self-Defeating Strategy”
October 2020 | ESG investing

In September, Professor Burton Malkiel wrote a story in the Wall Street Journal, “Sustainable Investing is a Self-Defeating Strategy,” and included his thoughts on the shortcomings of the practice. The article’s headline was more incendiary than the text, but his arguments—and things he left out—are worth noting. Below are some […]

Third Quarter Update / Fourth Quarter Outlook
October 2020 | Markets

In this week’s blog, CCM’s Chief Investment Officer, Andy Kaufman, shares his thoughts on the third quarter of 2020, and his outlook for the final quarter of this year. “It is my belief that the markets tend to focus on one thing at a time. This focus can shift daily, […]