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Long before Dodd-Frank mandated Say on Pay votes, the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility and members like United Church Funds have championed aligning executive compensation with long-term, sustainable value. However, new research reveals a troubling reality: support for executive compensation varies dramatically across asset managers. Read the significant implications of these differences in an article by Matthew Illian, recently published in the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance.

International equity markets continued to outperform U.S. equity markets during the month. Lan Cai, Chief Investment Strategist, summarizes the performance of investment markets through December 2025. Click to read more.

In observance of Martin Luther King Day, UCF will be closed Monday, January 19 and resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 20.

Don’t miss out our quarterly town hall meeting on Thursday, February 5 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Get market insight, stay updated on UCF’s new initiatives, connect with like-minded investors and engage in real-time discussions during the Q&A.

In the latest edition of Fiduciary Focus, Matt Wagner, VP of Institutional Relationships, provided guidance on an important New Year’s resolution. CLICK to download the article in PDF.

Equity markets were flattish in November due to concerns of rising AI-related debt. Lan Cai, Chief Investment Strategist, summarizes the performance of investment markets through November 2025. Click to read more.

Timothy Smith, Senior Policy Advisor of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, joins us to talk about his 50-plus-year fight to hold corporations accountable in their treatment of workers, society and the planet. Listen to the latest episode of Just Investing podcast.

Applications for the Richard and Helen Brown Endowment for Church Leadership will open on December 1, 2025, for the 2026–2027 academic year. The submission deadline is March 2, 2026. Click to read the eligibility requirements and to apply.

The U.S. equity market continued to hit new highs in October due to strong earnings results. Lan Cai, Chief Investment Strategist, summarizes the performance of investment markets through October 2025. Click to read more.

Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ) has announced that UCF’ Director of Responsible Investing, Matthew Illian, will be a recipient of the IASJ Bridge Connector Award. Read what does this award me and how UCF and IASJ collaborate to advance Indigenous People’s right through shareholder advocacy.