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9B09M021

The Credit Suisse Christian Values Fund

Alexandra Roth , David T.A. Wesley

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Source : Northeastern University

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Publication Date: 3/9/2009
A Swiss Catholic investor is faced with a decision on how to invest her savings in a socially responsible way. She learns of a new fund offered by Credit Suisse that purports to invest according to Christian values and principles. After researching the fund on the Internet, she becomes aware of the current state of ethical funds, their principles and their critics. Some organizations criticize socially responsible investing (SRI) as nothing more than a marketing ploy. The only way some funds are able to enjoy favorable returns is by using vague criteria that permit them to invest in questionable companies. Although the Christian Values fund has not performed well, it was only established a few months earlier and has not had time to establish a track record. Finally, the management fees were high compared to similar funds and the investor must decide if these fees are justified. The case provides a forum for the discussion of business ethics, religion in the workplace, and the history of ethical funds and ethical investing. Finally, it discusses the challenges faced by SRI fund managers who must balance ethical and financial considerations.

Disciplines :	General Management , International
Issue(s) :	Ethical Issues , Personal Values , Mutual Funds , Cross Cultural Management
Industry :	Banking
Setting :	Switzerland;European Union, Large organization, 2008
Difficulty :	4 - Undergraduate/MBA
Length :	18 pages

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