Resources
We conduct original research on the causes of short-term business decisions and work to find practical solutions.
Strategy | In the News
14 April 2020 - Markets in disarray are where long-term investors make their money. Investing countercyclically – when many others without long-term liquidity are selling – is a clear advantage for long-term investors. Investors that perform the best over the long term will have taken calculated and deliberate risks and put money to work during crises like this one.
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14 April 2020 - FCLTSummit was a full-day event that gathers leading global investors and CEOs to drive the creation of long-term value for investors and savers, and companies and communities.
Investor-Corporate Engagement | In the News
14 April 2020 - With a growing list of companies suspending earnings guidance, FCLT Global CEO Sarah Keohane Williamson explains why quarterly guidance can be problematic.
Strategy | Article
7 April 2020 - Events of the past century tell us that markets almost always recover in the long run. This does not mean that investors should ignore short-term circumstances, nor does it mean they should abandon well-crafted plans for the future. Recent research and anecdotes from global investors confirm that flexibility is key for institutional investors, whose objective is to manage risks and return in portfolios across multiple time horizons. Even those plans with decades-long liabilities must confront the concerns of the moment. Outlining the purpose, goals and parameters...
Governance | In the News
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2 April 2020 - Babcock has led FCLTGlobal’s work on governance, innovation and engagement with a particular focus on how investment behavior can shift toward the long term via effective corporate strategy and investor communications.
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2 April 2020 - While our focus is always on the long term, we must, of course, turn our attention to the needs of the moment. With this in mind, I would like to update you on what’s in store for FCLTGlobal as the global community responds to coronavirus: Our research agenda will continue as planned. While our staff is working remotely in accordance with social distancing measures, we intend to pursue our current projects with the same rigor as before this situation unfolded. We will be offering several programs to...
Strategy | Article
30 March 2020 - Thinking about the long term in the midst of a global pandemic may seem counter-intuitive, or just downright impossible. Here are some top suggestions for corporate executives.
Strategy | Video
23 March 2020 - Interviews from our members on how they assess, manage, and plan for long- and short-term portfolio risk.
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23 March 2020 - Global investors take action by reporting on long-term returns.
In the News
16 March 2020 - Markets always come back from major disruptions, though it takes a while.