Resources
We conduct original research on the causes of short-term business decisions and work to find practical solutions.
Risk and Resilience | Article
26 May 2020 - This article originally appeared on investmentreview.com. “Trustee directors need risk information in order to fully govern and oversee their organization in a long-term manner. The way the information often is communicated though involves risk professionals presenting at a board meeting to the trustee directors and those presentations can be very powerful, very technical, but sometimes difficult to understand.” FCLTGlobal’s research has found individuals don’t want to admit when they don’t understand something — a behavioral tendency known as self-preservation bias. And when people don’t ask questions, it...
Risk and Resilience | Article
6 May 2020 - On 30 April, FCLTGlobal held a webinar for a peer-to-peer discussion on managing risk to support long-term value creation, specifically in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Investor-Corporate Engagement, Governance | Article
30 April 2020 - Look after employees, customers, and suppliers; adopt a through-cycle mindset; and communicate transparently. Profits and dividends will come later if you make the right moves now.
Stakeholder Capitalism | Article
21 April 2020 - Amid unforeseen circumstances, how do companies prioritize their stakeholders?
Risk and Resilience | Article
7 April 2020 - Events of the past century tell us that markets almost always recover in the long run. This does not mean that investors should ignore short-term circumstances, nor does it mean they should abandon well-crafted plans for the future. Recent research and anecdotes from global investors confirm that flexibility is key for institutional investors, whose objective is to manage risks and return in portfolios across multiple time horizons. Even those plans with decades-long liabilities must confront the concerns of the moment. Outlining the purpose, goals and parameters...
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2 April 2020 - Babcock has led FCLTGlobal’s work on governance, innovation and engagement with a particular focus on how investment behavior can shift toward the long term via effective corporate strategy and investor communications.
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2 April 2020 - While our focus is always on the long term, we must, of course, turn our attention to the needs of the moment. With this in mind, I would like to update you on what’s in store for FCLTGlobal as the global community responds to coronavirus: Our research agenda will continue as planned. While our staff is working remotely in accordance with social distancing measures, we intend to pursue our current projects with the same rigor as before this situation unfolded. We will be offering several programs to...
Risk and Resilience | Article
30 March 2020 - Thinking about the long term in the midst of a global pandemic may seem counter-intuitive, or just downright impossible. Here are some top suggestions for corporate executives.
Earnings Guidance | Article
23 March 2020 - Global investors take action by reporting on long-term returns.
Incentive Alignment, Mandates | Article
30 January 2020 - Ontario Teachers’ scales several long-term mandate provisions across the fund and pilots many others.
Stakeholder Capitalism, Metrics | Article
28 January 2020 - A focus on stakeholders takes top billing, with a shift toward real action on climate and metrics
Incentive Alignment, Mandates | Article
24 January 2020 - MFS takes action on the order of data, references to benchmarks, and inclusion of turnover.