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Thematic Report: Palm Oil

August 05/08/2021

We've created a thematic report which outlines a number of ESG issues associated with the production of palm oil. We look at the steps that investors can take to encourage sustainable practices and minimise the impact.

In the run up to COP26, Simon Holman explains the importance of language used by policymakers, regulators and investors to drive the changes on a corporate scale needed to reverse the current climate course

A recent study conducted by Time Investments has observed that the majority of people have no idea what amount of Inheritance Tax (IHT) will be payable when they die.

UK Stock Stories - Tracsis

July 14/07/2021

As we all start to move around a little more by road and rail, actually meeting people and doing things again, we can all benefit from Tracsis PLC, the subject of this month’s Castlefield UK stock story.

Castlefield B.E.S.T Sustainable European Fund Manager, Rory Hammerson, comments on July's European stock story - Signify, a leading player in the lighting industry.

Castlefield co-owner and Chartered Financial Analyst, Pooja Shah, was recently invited to give a talk on behalf of Stretford Charity, State Talking to a group of Manchester schoolgirls.

UK Stock Stories - RELX

June 15/06/2021

investee company RELX have really stepped up. Drawing on their vast databases and digital publishing expertise, they've helped lawmakers and legal professionals across the world to better understand the legal issues.

One area of structural growth is adult social care, and this month we look at why Castlefield sees an interesting angle for investment in the later years of our lives.

You spoke, we listened...

June 04/06/2021

Here we provide a summary of the responses from our recent marketing survey, and outline a few of the steps we’ll be taking as a result.

In this month’s engagement blog we outline our response to the UK government’s recent consultation to require listed companies to report on their climate-related risks.

How Coronavirus and a global lockdown has influenced investment into ESG focused funds and how this has impacted retail and institutional investors along with fund management houses.

The birth of a child is one of the most amazing events in nature but things don’t always go to plan. In another Castlefield stock story, we introduce Inspiration Healthcare.