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We conduct original research on the causes of short-term business decisions and work to find practical solutions.
Risk and Resilience | In the News
20 October 2022 - Many of today’s investors have been drilled in the basics of return and risk – or volatility, the traditional definition of “risk.” We know that there is no return without some risk, and we evaluate how much risk is palatable given our objectives. In years past, these two “Rs” were sufficient to succeed. But today’s investors know that isn’t the case anymore, and a third area is necessary to outperform in the future. The third R is resilience.
Investor-Corporate Engagement, Climate | Podcast
3 October 2022 - Historically, the purpose of the private investment industry – whether public or private – has been simply to achieve a return. Bain’s John Connaughton joins the podcast to discuss how to break that stereotype, both within his organization and across the industry as a whole. Topics include: How mission and purpose drive its investment process and its dialogue with companies How Bain is improving the sustainability of its portfolio, including highlights of their latest ESG report Diversity and inclusivity in the private equity industry The history of Bain’s focus...
Article
21 September 2022 - The emerging market asset class is too broad, inhibiting investors from allocating capital to markets with promising growth opportunities.
Climate | Podcast
19 September 2022 - “What matters more in my opinion is the word that comes after you use the acronym ESG. Do we mean ESG factors? […] Do we mean ESG commitments? Do we mean ESG outcomes or impacts? So, first and foremost, let's make sure we understand the context of how that acronym is being used.”
In the News
15 September 2022 - Funds need to redesign their portfolio building process from the ground up if they are to understand the combined impact of many thousands of investments, and push them towards greater social and environmental stewardship, experts say.
Press Release
6 September 2022 - The FCLTGlobal team is deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Cyrus Mistry
Press Release
1 September 2022 - FCLTGlobal announced today that Bernard Looney, Chief Executive Officer of bp, and Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer of Temasek Holdings, have joined its Board of Directors.
In the News
17 August 2022 - Companies will have to make a small, but new strategic calculation when it comes to returning capital to investors after President Biden signed a new 1% excise tax on stock buybacks as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Innovation | Podcast
15 August 2022 - Rachelle Sampson is an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business and the inaugural winner of the Panmure House Prize, an award for research into long-term investing and its relationship with innovation.
In the News
10 August 2022 - How do you know if a manager is aligned with your long-term goals? FCLTGlobal's Ariel Babcock and Matthew Leatherman have some tips.
Climate | Video
4 August 2022 - MOTION: This House believes that finance sector net zero pledges will have no positive impact on real economy decarbonisation
Climate | In the News
3 August 2022 - This episode of the Governance Matters podcast looks at changing board attitudes toward climate change and what investors are looking for from directors in terms of climate-related skills and knowledge.