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News & Resources - United Church Funds

UCF Urges Vote Against Tesla Mega Pay Package

As a Tesla shareholder, UCF recently co-signed a letter to fellow shareholders urging a vote against this pay package, along with the re-election of two Tesla Board directors who have demonstrated a lack of independence and fiduciary duty. Click to read more.

April 2024 Market Review

This article summarizes the markets and our funds’ performance for the month of April 2024, provided by our Chief Investment Strategist David A. Klassen.

Q1 2024 Town Hall Meeting

In the Q1 2024 Town Hall Meeting, the UCF team provided updates on our responsible investing initiatives as well as market performance and trends to help our clients make informed financial decision. Click to view the recording and download the presentation.

United Church Funds’ New Look Emphasizes Sustainability and Collaboration

UCF today unveiled a new visual identity, symbolizing its renewed dedication to delivering competitive performance while fostering collaboration toward building a sustainable world.

Protest and Divestment: United Church Funds Reaffirms Commitment to Peace

Amid the protests on college campuses nationwide around the ongoing and tragic situation in Israel and Gaza have come calls for divestment in Israel, UCF wants to share our response to these calls and how we approach divestment as a tool of responsible investing.

HCA Hospital AGM Statement (Proposal #5)

UCF recently submitted a proposal to HCA shareholder, calling HCA’s Board of Directors to issue a public report detailing any known and potential risks to the Company posed by state laws that severely restrict abortions in the case of medical emergencies. Click to read the statement.

March 2024 Market Review

This article summarizes the markets and our funds’ performance for the month of March 2024, provided by our Chief Investment Strategist David A. Klassen.

The War on Plastic

UCF is stepping up its efforts to address the environmental repercussions of single-use plastics. With a leading shareholder advocacy group, As You Sow, UCF has co-filed shareholder resolutions with ExxonMobil and Westlake. Read more!

Earth Day: An Interview with PGIM Quantitative

Stacie Mintz, PGIM Quantitative Managing Director and Head of Quantitative Equity, discusses BFF strategies, integrating climate justice work into investment strategies, and measures for mitigating climate-related risks to investment portfolios and long-term returns. Click to watch the video.

Evolving Beyond Divesting

This article discusses the evolvement of UCF Beyond Fossil Fuels Funds and market performance that consistently outperform their benchmarks and peer groups, proving false the perception that responsible climate strategies harm investment performance and returns. Click to read more.