3. Findings In the sections below more detailed information is provided on opinions, practices and impediments related to faith-consistent investing
3.1 Opinions of leaders of faith institutions regarding faith and investing Before questioning the practices of the faith institutions, respondents were asked to give their opinions on faith and investing.
Opinions on investment activity The majority of respondents believe that faith and investment should be linked. In fact, 76% of the respondents deem their faith beliefs should be reflected in their investment decisions. Integrating beliefs into investment practices is not only a way ‘to feel good’ but also a way to influence corporate behaviour (90%) and positively impact society (92%).
To which you believe that the following statements are true?
Active ownership of investments can be a way to influence corporate behaviour Through active ownership of investments we can have a positive impact on society Our faith beliefs should be reflected in our investment decisions A religious organisation like ours should seek to avoid involvement in stocks and bonds Investing is a purely financial matter and has nothing to do with religious beliefs
18 1 Strongly Disagree
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5 Strongly Agree