I have been involved with the Mining and Faith Reflections Initiative from the start. It brings global mining CEOs together with church leaders from around the world. The aim: explore how mining can better serve the common good.

Mining and the common good

The return of Mr Micawber: lessons of the Autumn Statement

The scope for government economic policy has narrowed, but something has to change.

Government, gilts and growth: the Bank of England's dilemma

Government needs to say will reverse or postpone tax cuts if OBR says not sustainable. Bank of England should improve its communications.

Chaos and credibility

Why the Bank had to restore order.

Getting a grip - why Labour's own growth plans must be radical

Labour has to challenge conventional wisdom to promote economic growth that benefits everyone - otherwise our public services will continue to deteriorate.

What will be the impact of the price cap on the economy?

What matters most is our economy's productive potential. We don't usually get something for nothing.

Welcome

Until recently I was the Chief Investment Officer and Head of Ethics at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church and Epworth Investment Management. I'm Vice Chair of the Church Investors Group. I'm also the Political Communications officer for Christians on the Left. My views here represent my personal opinion.

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Tweets by Stephen Beer

Stephen's Blog

The next generation of ESG opportunities - FT Adviser

My take, in FT Adviser.

Stephen Beer leaves the CFB

Announcement of my departure from the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church and Epworth Investment Management.

Interviewed on TWR Radio

Interviewed on the risks to the public finances, broadcast 22 July 2017.

Church investment, fossil fuels, and divestment

Interviewed on BBC Radio 4's Sunday programme.

Fiscal targets explained...

What those deficit figures are about.

Labour deficit cutting - the £50bn question

Where the £50bn figure comes from.