One of the most powerful players in global finance, Larry Fink also
stands out for his desire to change the very system that made him who he
is. He has frequently spoken out about the perils of short-term
thinking, especially on Wall Street, and in April 2015 he sent a letter
to the world’s leading CEOs urging them to ignore their activist
shareholders and focus instead on the long-term health of their
companies. In this interview with HBR’s editor in chief, Fink expands on
those ideas and talks about changing the tax code for capital gains,
rethinking fiduciary responsibility, the role of government, and what
makes companies great. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]