Resources
We conduct original research on the causes of short-term business decisions and work to find practical solutions.
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.
Climate | Report
11 April 2022 - An Adaptable, Top-Down Approach to Addressing Climate Change in Investment Portfolios
Report
8 April 2022 - KPMG and FCLTGlobal conducted a joint survey of PE stakeholders to determine how DEI is being incorporated in the PE ecosystem. Survey findings point to an opportunity to make substantial progress on the DEI front.
Podcast
3 April 2022 - University endowments are meant to create long-term value by definition. In the case of the MIT Investment Management Company (MITIMCo), that long-term value supports not only world-class education but also cutting-edge research and innovation. Seth Alexander, President of MITIMCo, joins the podcast to discuss some of the strategic decisions his team faces, including: The evolution of MITIMCo’s investment philosophy and relationship with external managers Staying resilient by investing across a wide array of asset classes, including real estate, venture capital, energy firms, private equity, and more Building both...
Climate | In the News
30 March 2022 - To direct private capital to address the complex and daunting challenges of the energy transition, climate risk disclosure needs to be standardised, mandatory and regulated in the same way as financial reporting to ensure it is timely, accurate, complete and verified.
Article
28 March 2022 - Much of the confusion around sustainable investing stems from a lack of clarity on the goals of sustainable or ESG-labeled funds. Clear definitions, along with transparency into investment selection criteria, would help to avoid the common disparities between investors’ expectations and fund managers’ goals.
In the News
25 March 2022 - The CAIA Association has created a new framework for investors in alternatives to reflect the reality of changing market dynamics.
Governance, Strategy | Toolkit
14 March 2022 - Long-term companies take several key steps to operationalize their multi-stakeholder responsibilities. These steps must be taken in order and repeated regularly to be effective, and this document is a compilation of case studies and toolkits that demonstrate how these steps can be put into practice systematically across an organization.
In the News, Video
2 March 2022 - Sarah Keohane Williamson joins Bloomberg Markets: The Close to cover the impact of current events on investments and discuss key takeaways from FCLT Summit 2022
Report
2 March 2022 - A compilation of real-world examples of how FCLTGlobal’s members are putting long-term strategies into practice today.
