Resources
We conduct original research on the causes of short-term business decisions and work to find practical solutions.
Policy, Strategy | Article
23 August 2021 - By Matthew Leatherman The U.S. House of Representatives is heading toward a vote on a trillion-dollar infrastructure bill, including numerous program reauthorizations and $550 billion in new spending. From across the northern border, the reaction from John...
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Article
7 July 2021 - Many businesses have operated from a shareholder primacy playbook when cultivating long-term financial strategies. However, recent events are inspiring a shift across the investment value chain.
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Metrics, Policy | Article
18 June 2021 - In light of demand for climate change information and questions about whether current disclosures adequately inform investors, the SEC recently requested public input on climate change disclosure.
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Strategy | Article
16 June 2021 - By Allen He, CFA As the global economy rebounds, companies are preparing to launch a record wave of buybacks. Buybacks have become a global phenomenon over the past 20 years, with many companies viewing them as...
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Strategy | Article
27 May 2021 - Expectations placed on investors are ever-changing, can emerge from any of the institution’s many constituents, and extend beyond matters of law, regulation, or contracts.
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Strategy | Article
25 May 2021 - In support of its long-term mandate, GIC maintains a diversified portfolio, balancing different risk and return profiles of its core asset classes to be resilient across a range of market conditions.
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Metrics | Article
19 May 2021 - On 19 May 2021, five global data providers released a joint statement in support of the creation of a core set of metrics for all companies regardless of sector, geography, or size.
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Investor-Corporate Engagement | Article
13 May 2021 - On 28 April 2021, FCLTGlobal hosted an info session on the topic of quantifying the market value of corporate net-zero commitments. This conversation served as an opportunity to share our preliminary research with a diverse group of attendees from global corporate and investment communities.
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Policy | Article
10 May 2021 - Most retirement systems have failed to grow and safeguard the savings of men and women equally. But there are a number of strategies that can solve the problem.
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Article
29 April 2021 - Commitments to net-zero objectives are taking hold across the investment value chain and present substantial opportunities. But are these initiatives likely to infuse capital into actual climate solutions, or do we risk creating structures that...
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Governance | Article
20 April 2021 - For public companies, more diverse boards of directors are correlated with significant long-term value. The same can be true for private companies. What role can GPs and LPs play in driving change?
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Article
13 April 2021 - In rethinking retirement for the 21st century, there is a critical need to provide a simple way for individuals to succeed at building retirement savings, particularly in light of the challenges posed by aging populations.
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