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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Last month, on August 31, 2020 the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Fiduciary Duties Regarding Proxy Voting and Shareholder Rights under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). This proposal addresses the application of ERISA’s fiduciary duties of prudence and loyalty […]
