Resources
We conduct original research on the causes of short-term business decisions and work to find practical solutions.
Article
3 October 2025 - Research has consistently shown that the quarterly corporate cycle in the United States drives a myopic focus on meeting short-term targets over sustainable value creation.
1 October 2025 - Sarah Keohane Williamson's new book provides indispensable insights for business leaders navigating the landscape of the global investment community. Order today.
Press Release
1 October 2025 - FCLTGlobal welcomes its newest board members and strategic advisors - these appointments strengthen our leadership team as we continue mobilizing companies and investors to focus capital on long-term value creation.
Innovation | Article
29 September 2025 - Optimists call it “the fourth industrial revolution.” Skeptics have called it “the end of the human race.” Regardless of where you stand, artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how companies operate—from efficiency gains to headcount reductions to sweeping changes in capital allocation.
In the News
25 September 2025 - CEO Sarah Wililamson recently went one-on-one with Adam Mendler to discuss her new book, "The CEO’s Guide to the Investment Galaxy: Navigating Markets to Build Great Companies"
Innovation | Article
18 September 2025 - At first glance, headlines suggest AI has overpromised and underdelivered. But the real issue is not technology. It is timing.
In the News
17 September 2025 - Investors say stocks are overvalued and expect inflation. Yet they can’t stop buying.
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.
In the News
12 August 2025 - Why proxy advisors draw criticism from investors and companies, and practical solutions to improve the proxy voting process including pre-disclosure and unbundling services.
In the News
4 August 2025 - Your Lex note on governance issues at Wise, the UK fintech, rightly highlights the need for quality research from proxy advisers (July 30). FCLTGlobal’s recent study of the proxy system reveals a structural problem: investors typically pay for research and operational services in a single bundle, in effect forcing the platform business to subsidise research costs. This undermines research quality precisely when shareholders need a better insight into complex voting matters. If investors want better, more informed insight on key votes, they should insist on — and pay for — unbundled, high-quality research separate from operational services.
In the News
29 July 2025 - New federal law creates $1000 investment accounts for all babies born 2025-2028.
Risk and Resilience | Toolkit
15 July 2025 - This toolkit highlights the shared practices of organizations that are proactively integrating climate considerations into strategy and capital allocation. Drawing on member examples, it outlines how leading companies embed climate costs into decision-making, tailor approaches by region and sector, and communicate the financial implications of transition risk—offering practical lessons for building resilient, future-oriented business strategies.