FCLTGlobal mobilizes companies and investors to focus capital on the long term to create lasting value. We are a non-profit organization bringing together leading global companies and institutional investors. We pursue our mission by developing research-backed strategies that enhance long-term value creation for savers and communities.
11 May 2026 - The UK recently (Nov 5, 2025) revisited one of the norms that has long limited board-level equity ownership. Updated guidance from the Financial Reporting Council now clarifies that share-based remuneration for non-executive directors can be appropriate where it supports long-term alignment, provided independence is preserved, and conflicts are carefully managed. It is a subtle but meaningful shift, and it arrives at exactly the right moment. New research from FCLTGlobal, conducted in collaboration with MSCI Institute, gives boards and investors a compelling reason to pay attention.
11 May 2026 - Using equity as part of employee compensation reinforces an ownership culture across the employee base. And ownership by employees, executives, and board members has been shown to create value over the long term. Having “skin in the game” is largely considered a good idea. Yet, companies often receive pushback from proxy advisors such as ISS that issuing shares to provide equity to their team causes dilution, even if the companies repurchase an equal number of shares in the marketplace.
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.
5 March 2026 - On 25 February 2026, we had the privilege of bringing together our members and other leaders in global business and investing for FCLT Summit 2026, FCLTGlobal’s annual convening, where we address the most pressing challenges facing long-term value creation in today’s capital markets.
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Developing strategies that companies and investors can implement to prioritize long-term growth and avoid the short-term behaviors that hinder progress.
Broader business objectives
Researching the connection between stakeholder considerations and long-term value creation.
Greater participation in capital markets
Uncovering new pathways for economic mobility, allowing more savers to access the benefits of long-term investing.
Our members represent the global investment value chain.
