Resources
We conduct original research on the causes of short-term business decisions and work to find practical solutions.
Metrics | Article
25 May 2022 - Beyond Accounting to Investing in Stakeholders
Governance | Article, Toolkit
24 May 2022 - Geopolitical risk is currently front and center for executive management and boards. The war in Ukraine and accompanying geopolitical disruptions are an action-forcing event for nearly every multinational company and investor, regardless of the size of the business or portfolio at risk.
Metrics | Article
23 May 2022 - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC recently requested public comments on a recently proposed rule that would require companies to provide climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports.
Institutional Investment Mandates | Article
17 May 2022 - An upcoming project will expand on our model for long-term investment mandates and create new tools for investors to lay the foundation for generating stronger returns.
Incentive Alignment | Podcast
16 May 2022 - “In our experience, the great CEOs are not just driven by their compensation. They are driven by a need to succeed, a need to accomplish and build something great.”
Investor Risk and Responsibilities | Article
22 April 2022 - Smart investors can build a net zero portfolio today, but you shouldn’t want them to. It won’t have a stellar risk-return profile, and it’s likely to only produce “paper” decarbonization rather than cutting real-world emissions.
Press Release
21 April 2022 - Today FCLTGlobal announced HKEX as its newest member. HKEX joins a growing community of leading asset owners, asset managers, and global companies that work together to advance a shared mission to focus capital on the long term.
Article
20 April 2022 - In the wake of rising inflation, the swelling of interest rates could temper the growth of private markets. However, this presents a timely opportunity for investors to tap into the public markets, allowing individual savers to take part in long-term value creation.
In the News
20 April 2022 - Some research has shown that companies whose board members own relatively more stock outperform those whose directors have less of a stake in the business. That conclusion certainly makes objective sense: A greater financial incentive should translate to more effort put in by a board member to make their company successful, assuming they are qualified and capable of serving in the role.
Investor Risk and Responsibilities | Toolkit
11 April 2022 - This toolkit provides a structured conversation guide to help asset owners update risk-appetite statements in light of climate risk and decarbonization commitments. By prompting discussion on risk tolerance, potential trade-offs, and evolving sources of uncertainty, it supports clearer alignment between long-term strategy, risk management, and investment decision-making.
Institutional Investment Mandates | Toolkit
11 April 2022 - This toolkit outlines a menu of terms investors can consider when designing investment mandates that align with long-term decarbonization objectives. Covering areas such as fees, benchmarks, reporting, engagement, and evaluation, it offers practical ways to structure asset owner–manager partnerships that support sustained performance and climate-aligned outcomes.
Investor Risk and Responsibilities | Report
11 April 2022 - An Adaptable, Top-Down Approach to Addressing Climate Change in Investment Portfolios