2005

1. 2005 Institutional Investment Report: U.S. and International Trends

   September 2005 | Research Report

   This report covers the most relevant aspects of domestic and international institutional investment trends.

2007

1. 2007 Institutional Investment Report

   February 2007 | Research Report

   Despite market declines between 2000 and 2002, by 2005 institutional investors had regained much of their lost ground, both in total assets and in equity ownership control in U.S. markets.

2009

1. 2009 Institutional Investment Report

   October 2009 | Research Report

   The Institutional Investment report, which is released annually in the fall, is the most comprehensive analysis of the asset growth and portfolio composition of institutional investors operating in the United States.

2010

1. 2010 Institutional Investment Report: Trends in Asset Allocation and Portfolio Composition

   November 2010 | Research Report

   The annual Institutional Investment report provides a comprehensive analysis of the asset growth and portfolio composition of institutional investors operating in the United States.

2011

1. 2011 Corporate Contributions Report

   November 2011 | Research Report

   This report is based on the 2011 edition of The Conference Board Corporate Contributions Survey, which gathered data on charitable contributions made by U.S.-based companies in FY2010.

A

1. Activist Hedge Funds, Golden Leash Special Compensation Arrangements, and Advance Notice Bylaws

   December 2015 | Director Notes

   This report discusses recent cases highlighting activist efforts to replace directors at target companies.

B

1. Beyond Costs: Financial and Operational Risks

   June 2005 | Research Report

   This report explores a number of important factors that must be taken into account when initiating offshoring, ranging from a consideration of unexpected setup costs to how to decide on a location.

2. Big Data Doesn't Mean 'Big Brother' (Implications for CFO)

   May 2015 | Key Business Issues

   We expect to see enhanced competitive advantage for organizations at the leading edge of HCA that excel at using new data sources and tools to optimize human capital.

3. Business Case for Corporate Investment in ESG Practices

   July 2015 | Director Notes

   This report reviews empirical analyses of the return on investment in environmental, social, and governance initiatives and discusses why the positive correlations found by some academics remain disputed by others.

C

1. CEO and Executive Compensation Practices: 2016 Edition

   September 2016 | Research Report

   Only one of the 25 highest-paid CEOs in 2015 delivered exceptional share price performance during the year, while seven saw their total compensation fall--in one case, by almost 80 percent.