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Why a 4% Tax on Buybacks Could Work

By Allen He

13 March 2023 - As a tool, buybacks can be put to good use under the right circumstances – or abused for short-term advantage. Companies and shareholders have it within their power to utilize buybacks deliberately, in support of long-term value creation.  

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SVB collapse reminds us long-term investors, too, can panic – but don’t

20 March 2023 - Long-term investing is about how the institution behaves, not a fixed time period. The Silicon Valley Bank collapse provides an object lesson.

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Unlocking Value by Targeting Long-term Shareholders

7 March 2023 - Curating a targeted long-term shareholder base aligned with the company’s priorities is the key to unlocking greater value over time.

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What the SEC’s New Rules on Executive Pay Disclosures Mean for Long-term Investors

By Joel Paula, Nur Robleh

23 January 2023 - New rules from the SEC will require annual proxy disclosures centered around TSR, but is this the right metric to measure executive incentives and firm performance?

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Recap: 2023 CEO Roundtable in Davos

19 January 2023 - On 17 January, FCLTGlobal hosted its annual CEO Roundtable in Davos alongside the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. The topic of the day was the challenge both companies and investors face to balance long-term performance and near-term decision-making amid a time of historic disruptions.

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FCLT Summit 2024 is a closed-door and action-oriented convening for FCLTGlobal Members and select guests. Executives will work together during this program to develop practical solutions to the challenges of long-term decision-making in global capital markets. Our latest data and findings will provide a backdrop for a panel discussion about notable changes in capital allocation trends over the past year, how inflation has affected capital market behavior, and implications for both corporate and investor resilience in a recovering economy.

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