FCLTGlobal is a non-profit organization whose mission is to rebalance capital markets to support a long-term, sustainable economy.

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AI may be reversing decades of asset-light thinking. But only a small group of companies can afford the infrastructure buildout. What does that mean for markets? Learn more: fcltglobal.org/resource/the-…
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AI is changing who can afford to invest for the long term. As a handful of firms pour hundreds of billions into AI infrastructure, the gap between market leaders and everyone else may be widening. A K-shaped economy in the making. Learn more: ow.ly/QuU750Z7L2t
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Biggest myth in public markets: heavy R&D hurts survival. Reality: highest-R&D companies are 13 percentage points more likely to still be in business 15 years later. Learn why in our report: ow.ly/CZHT50Z4Uiq
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Markets run on quarters. Innovation runs on decades. That gap is a governance problem, not a spending one. Learn more in our new report: ow.ly/xTHL50Z4TYr
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We're pleased to announce Olivia White as our next CEO, effective August 1, 2026 — and to celebrate the legacy of our founding CEO, @SWilliamsonFCLT, who is retiring after 10 years of visionary leadership. Learn more in today’s announcement: ow.ly/v3k850Z4h1W
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US public companies account for 64% of all R&D spend — more than private companies, the federal government, and non-profits combined. The "going public kills innovation" narrative doesn't hold up. Learn more: ow.ly/RtA550Z3aYT
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Public markets don't reward innovation? 15 years of data disagrees. High-R&D firms outperform by ~5% annualized and are 13% more likely to survive. The catch: it takes 8 years for the benefits to show up. Learn more in our latest report: ow.ly/9aSL50Z29Ce
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According to our study with @MSCI_Institute, board ownership is linked to stronger performance. What makes it effective? - Multi-year holding periods - Ownership through board tenure - Independent director participation - Investor alignment Read more: ow.ly/emAJ50YNYn4
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According to our latest study with @MSCI_Institute, board equity ownership is linked to stronger performance: - Higher TSR - Higher alpha - Greater R&D investment - Lower volatility Read more:  ow.ly/1SQr50YIihX
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The scale of capital needed for infrastructure is unlike anything we've seen. • Fiber buildout • Data centers • Energy to meet surging electricity demand The whole landscape has shifted. Watch this episode of the Going Long Podcast here: ow.ly/3jEE50YEkxE
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We are pleased to welcome Clara Chan, CEO of HKIC, to FCLTGlobal’s Board. She brings over a decade of leadership and a shared vision for advancing long-term decision-making across global markets. Read more: ow.ly/e5Pb50YCner
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Globalization is evolving. The question isn't "Has globalization peaked?" — It’s "What shape is it taking now?" Watch the latest episode of Going Long here: ow.ly/yJfF50YyUiQ
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FCLTGlobal announced today that Sarah Keohane Williamson will retire as chief executive officer. Sarah has led the organization since its founding in 2016, shaping it into a leading voice on long-term investing. Read the full announcement: ow.ly/ap4650YmIoJ
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We’re underway at #FCLTSummit2026, where investment and corporate leaders from around the world collaborate to address the most pressing challenges facing long-term value creation in today's capital markets.
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Sovereign wealth funds are state-backed, massive, and structurally patient — and their private market allocations have jumped significantly — positioning them as anchor investors for the global economy’s long-term future. Learn more: ow.ly/ZTsw50Ya6mZ
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Shorter CEO tenures may be a bigger risk than CEO-Chair dual roles. FCLTGlobal data shows CEO-Chairs stay ~3 years longer on average. The real long-term threat? Constant leadership resets. Continuity can be a feature, not a flaw. Learn more: ow.ly/8N9a50Y5sET
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Global household wealth exceeded $530 trillion in 2024, yet household horizons are shortening from chasing returns. But liquidity without a long-term foundation is fragile. Read the Compass report here: ow.ly/sA8J50Y5rYT
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We are delighted to announce that Professor @TimaBansal is the 2025 Panmure House Prize winner! Recognised by our panel of 10 judges for her pioneering research and advocacy for systems thinking in organisational practices, Professor Bansal’s work uncovers systemic opportunities for change – leading to stronger innovations, thriving communities, and a healthier planet. Following 2024 Prize winner Professor Kirk Doran, the Prize continues to attract outstanding candidates each year. We look forward to welcoming Professor Bansal to Panmure House next year to deliver a lecture on her research. Please join us in congratulating Professor Bansal! A special thank you to our 10 dedicated judges for their leadership throughout the selection process. Their guidance and global perspective are integral to the success of the Panmure House Prize: @DrAdam_Dixon, Dame Heather McGregor, Sir John Kay, Adrian Orr, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, David Pitt-Watson, David Teece, @hiromichimizuno, Renosi Mokate, Sarah Keohane Williamson. Thank you to our sponsor @BaillieGifford and partner @FCLTGlobal for making the Prize possible each year. @HeriotWattUni @EBS_Global @iveybusiness @InnovationNrth #PanmureHousePrize
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