Suspension of Dealing in CFB Unitised Funds Read more Hide
On 11 August 2025, Linedata, a key software supplier to the CFB Funds, experienced a cyber-attack affecting seven of its global data centres. As a result, its systems remain unavailable. Linedata has engaged Mandiant, a leading cybersecurity specialist, to investigate and manage recovery. The restoration of services is expected to take weeks rather than days.
Considering this, and to ensure the integrity of pricing and the fair treatment of investors, we have suspended dealing in the unitised CFB Funds until further notice. The CFB Deposit Fund and all Epworth funds are unaffected.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further updates as information becomes available.
Further information on Linedata, the services it provides, and the nature of the cyber-attack can be found here: https://www.linedata.com/linedata-victim-cybersecurity-incident-one-its-businesses
We are improving our client portal! Read more Hide
We are upgrading our systems to provide a more intuitive and user friendly client portal, allowing you to manage your deposits, update data and view your statements.
To ensure a smooth transition to the new portal we require your email address as this will act as your username.
Please click the button below to enter your details. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your usual contact at the CFB.
Serving the Methodist Church through Trusted, Ethical Investment Solutions
Welcome to the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church
our FUNDS
investment fundS
Managed Equity Fund
2.99%
Managed Fixed Interest Fund
2.08%
Managed Mixed Fund
2.80%
UK Equity Fund
1.31%
Global Equity Fund
* Historic yield to 31 July, 2025
deposit fund
4.09%
* A.E.R. as at
A cash fund offering a competitive rate of interest designed specifically for methodist churches and charities.
CFB Online is now available to Deposit Fund account holders providing online access to statement information and enabling secure online withdrawal requests.
our mission
Our mission, alongside the Methodist Church, is to seek practical solutions which combine Christian ethics and investment returns. We therefore aim:
To provide a high quality investment service seeking above average returns
To follow a discipline in which the ethical dimension is an integral part of all investment decisions
To construct investment portfolios consistent with the moral stance and teachings of the Christian faith
To encourage strategic thinking on the ethics of investment
To be a Christian witness in the investment community
CFB FOCUS
The JACEI Report is produced for the Methodist Conference outlining its activities each year. An abbreviated version is also produced. Together they provide a comprehensive survey of the issues that we have addressed.
During the quarter we received confirmation that our FRC Stewardship Code submission was approved, and we remain signatories for another year. The theme this year was ’50 years of better’, recognising the significance of the heritage that the CFB and Epworth have in ethical investing.