Resources
We conduct original research on the causes of short-term business decisions and work to find practical solutions.
Governance | Report
13 April 2026 - This research, conducted in collaboration with MSCI Institute and leveraging data from MSCI Solutions, examines how director equity ownership shapes long-term outcomes across more than 2,100 global public companies. The findings are clear and consistent across markets: when directors — particularly independent directors — hold meaningful, sustained equity stakes, companies deliver stronger long-term performance.
Governance | Toolkit
13 April 2026 - This toolkit is designed to support structured board-level discussion on how ownership connects to the company’s purpose, time horizon, and governance responsibilities.
Governance | Toolkit
13 April 2026 - This toolkit is intended to help long-term investors evaluate board ownership as a governance mechanism.
Governance | Toolkit
13 April 2026 - This toolkit will help boards and compensation committees assess whether board ownership provides durable, meaningful exposure aligned with long-term value creation.
Governance | Article
28 January 2026 - In governance circles, few topics generate more debate than whether the CEO should also serve as board chair. Regulators in some markets have taken firm positions, and activists often argue that separation between the two roles is a universal best practice.
Governance | Case Study
15 September 2025 - Long-term boards evolve to achieve the corporation’s future ambitions rather than remaining anchored to its status quo. This is true for any company that aims to thrive over time as its circumstances change. Changing circumstances affect corporate strategy and, in turn, the needs that the company has of its board.
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 - Effective board leadership is often framed simply — guide the company toward long-term value — but in practice, it requires deliberate choices about how a board operates, engages, and makes decisions. While boards vary widely, the fundamentals of strong chair leadership are consistent. This toolkit distills practical insights from experienced chairs and directors into a concise set of actions to help you lead with clarity, strengthen board dynamics, and keep focus where it matters most: long-term outcomes.
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.