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.
Risk and Resilience | Toolkit
11 April 2022 - This toolkit provides a structured conversation guide to help asset owners update risk-appetite statements in light of climate risk and decarbonization commitments. By prompting discussion on risk tolerance, potential trade-offs, and evolving sources of uncertainty, it supports clearer alignment between long-term strategy, risk management, and investment decision-making.
Mandates | Toolkit
11 April 2022 - This toolkit outlines a menu of terms investors can consider when designing investment mandates that align with long-term decarbonization objectives. Covering areas such as fees, benchmarks, reporting, engagement, and evaluation, it offers practical ways to structure asset owner–manager partnerships that support sustained performance and climate-aligned outcomes.
Risk and Resilience | Report
11 April 2022 - An Adaptable, Top-Down Approach to Addressing Climate Change in Investment Portfolios
Risk and Resilience | Toolkit
11 April 2022 - This toolkit provides a structured conversation guide to help asset owners review and update their investment beliefs in light of decarbonization goals and climate risk. By prompting discussion on objectives, risk assumptions, return strategies, and success metrics, it supports the development of a clear, long-term investment philosophy aligned with evolving portfolio realities.
Risk and Resilience | Toolkit
11 April 2022 - This toolkit outlines five core action areas investors can use to integrate decarbonization into long-term portfolio construction and governance. By aligning investment beliefs, risk appetite, benchmarks, incentives, and mandates with climate objectives, it provides a practical framework for embedding transition considerations into investment strategy and decision-making.
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.
Risk and Resilience | Podcast
3 April 2022 - “If we can find the Warren Buffet of a given area, it doesn't really matter what asset class it is. That type of talent applied to an interesting investment niche will generate the type of results that we're looking for on a long-term basis.”
Risk and Resilience | 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.
Metrics | 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.