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We conduct original research on the causes of short-term business decisions and work to find practical solutions.
Governance | Case Study
15 September 2025 - Votorantim is a real-world example of how long-term boards align company values with strategic vision. The company’s governance structure operates on three interconnected axes, represented by distinct but complementary bodies: Ownership – The Board of Hejoassu, Votorantim’s shareholder. Family – The shareholder family Board. Business – Votorantim S/A, led by two collaborative entities: the Board of Directors and the Management Teams of Votorantim and its portfolio companies. A challenge Votorantim navigates is its positioning as a company based in a developing country while operating across developed markets. The company...
Governance | Report
19 May 2025 - Companies — both public and private — strive to build boards that are instrumental in creating long-term value. But boards often feel they must follow somebody else's playbook. As companies grow, especially when they transition from private to public markets, they encounter a set of norms that governance experts expect them to follow. While some of these norms are listing requirements or laws that companies must follow, many are simply conventions rather than mandates.
Governance | Article
15 April 2025 - Uncertainty has gripped markets since the U.S. announced new tariffs on trade partners, raising the specter of a global trade war and escalating barriers. The impact to trade of goods will be swift, yet it’s still unclear how deeply tariffs will affect services, capital flows, and households.
Governance | Toolkit
9 October 2024 - How can chairs lead their boards toward long-term success effectively?
Governance | Toolkit
9 October 2024 - When considering whether to accept or continue a position on a board, it is critical that directors evaluate the match between their skills and interests and the organization’s needs.
Governance | Podcast
4 September 2024 - “Having a strong and clear foundation and clear governance around who can make decisions, then puts you in a very strong position for a volatile world.”
Governance | Article
15 July 2024 - On 25 June 2024, FCLTGlobal joined the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds’ (IFSWF) Governance Workshop in London to lead a two-part discussion on avoiding short-term pressures and fostering a long-term investment ecosystem centered on meeting their citizens’ needs.
Governance | Toolkit
17 June 2024 - Long-term corporate boards must evolve to achieve their corporation’s future ambitions, rather than remaining anchored to the status quo.
Governance, Incentive Alignment, Mandates | Article
22 May 2024 - On 15 May 2024, FCLTGlobal joined the Pacific Pension Institute at its “PPI in Residence” salon in New York City to lead a discussion on overcoming short-term pressures and meeting savers’ needs.
Governance | Article
15 April 2024 - There is no one-size-fits-all solution to designing corporate boards for long-term value creation. Recognizing and understanding that choices are available is the first step toward making longer-term choices and establishing next-generation board governance.
Innovation, Governance | Report
7 March 2024 - The annual FCLT Summit, held on 28 February 2024, brought together FCLTGlobal members and friends to map out the next steps in our shared mission to focus capital on the long term to support a sustainable and prosperous economy.
Governance | Case Study
28 February 2024 - Given the importance of their role, how can corporate boards ensure they are an effective cornerstone of long-term strategic growth?