Fundamentally Responsible

In a complex and changing world we believe investing responsibly is fundamental to long term wealth creation

We’ve always seen ourselves as fundamentally responsible and as a client centric and investment led global business we know we must be. Individuals and institutions rely on us to invest prudently for their financial future, and increasingly, some look for us to be proactive in creating a more sustainable one.

We have built a powerful responsible investment capability, with research at its heart, deep expertise in its veins and an active spirit. It’s making a difference for clients and we are energised about how we will continue to evolve to meet the global demands of the future.

Find out more about our client centric Responsible Investment philosophy and approach.

Funds in Focus

CT Global Social Bond
A fund built to make a positive impact. Both socially and financially.
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CT Responsible Global Equity
Still pioneers after 25 years.
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CT Sustainable Universal MAP Range
Sustainable, fully active multi-asset solutions that don’t cost the earth.
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CT Sustainable Global Equity Income
Resilient income from sustainability leaders.
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CT Global Social Bond
A fund built to make a positive impact. Both socially and financially.
Learn more
CT Responsible Global Equity
Still pioneers after 25 years.
Learn more
CT Sustainable Universal MAP Range
Sustainable, fully active multi-asset solutions that don’t cost the earth.
Learn more
CT Sustainable Global Equity Income
Resilient income from sustainability leaders.
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Insights

12 November 2024

Vicki Bakhshi

Director, Responsible Investment

COP29: Will it deliver on climate finance?

With mitigation and adaptation needs running into hundreds of billions of dollars, and public finances stretched, the private sector will need to deliver much of the necessary ‘climate finance’.
8 November 2024

CT SDG Engagement Global Equity Strategy

Download our Engagement Progress Report to discover deep analysis of our recent engagement and related outcomes.
17 October 2024

Natalia Luna

Senior Thematic Investment Analyst, Global Research

Power hungry AI - investment implications in the era of energy transition

Understanding the options for power provision and assessing the investment opportunities resulting from AI’s thirst for energy.
Read time - 2 min
8 October 2024

The climate risk ‘hot potato’– which sector will be left with burnt fingers?

A secure and consistent supply of critical minerals is fundamental to the energy transition and to achieving net-zero, but demand is putting pressure on supply chains and costs, and risks polarising sentiment around the energy transition.
19 September 2024

Sally Springer

Senior Thematic Research Analyst, Global Research

James Hodge

Analyst, Research Advanced Analytics

If demographics are destiny, investors should brace for change

World demographics are changing rapidly. With markets experiencing these shifts at different paces, we look at how three major economies are reacting to demographic shifts and highlight the potential implications.
Read time - 8 min
23 August 2024

Jamie Jenkins

Managing Director, Head of Global ESG Equities

Nick Henderson

Director, Portfolio Manager

CT Responsible Global Equity Strategy 2023 Responsible Profile

Learn how we engage to understand and encourage improvement in companies’ management practices of ESG issues
Read time - 3 min
14 August 2024

Kate Moreton

Emerging Market Sovereign Analyst

Seizing value in emerging market debt

Strong growth outlooks are counterbalanced by fiscal headwinds and above-target inflation, requiring a nuanced approach to capture value in emerging market debt.
Read time - 3 min
31 July 2024

Christopher Mahon

Head of Dynamic Real Return, Multi-asset

The expectations game

With a new government explicitly focusing on growth, expect many a gloomy prognosis of the UK economy to change. So which assets stand to benefit?
Read time - 3 mins
4 July 2024

Joe Horrocks-Taylor

Senior Associate, Analyst, Responsible Investment

ESG Viewpoint: Nature Positive commitments: separating the green from greenwash

We outline six attributes of a good Nature Positive commitment and assess how a range of companies are stacking up.
Read time - 5 min

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