REPORTS, WHITEPAPERS & DIRECTOR BRIEFINGS

Looking for the latest research or a briefing on a key topic? Keen to explore best practice guides or read a case study? Board Agenda has compiled a selection of useful resources from industry bodies, regulators, academics and professional advisory firms from around the world in a simple-to-use directory.

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Resources

Brought to you by EY

Improving the Ethnic Diversity of UK Business, Parker Review update 2025

The 2025 Parker Review update report, supported by EY. Over the past year, significant progress has been made in the FTSE 250.

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Director Reference Guide: Legal Developments in UK Corporate Governance

This 'Director Reference Guide' from Board Agenda, with data from White & Case LLP, highlights the latest in UK law relating to governance.

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Digitising Governance: Exploring AI's Transformational Influence in the Boardroom

This Nasdaq report looks at best practices for boards embracing AI and how AI is being integrated in boardroom technology.

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Director Reference Guide: CEO Succession Planning

This 'Director Reference Guide' produced by Board Agenda looks at the board's role in succession planning for a smooth leadership transition.

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AlixPartners Disruption Index 2025

The AlixPartners Disruption Index looks at what the companies are doing differently to mitigate the risks of our disrupted world.

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2025 Edelman Trust Barometer

The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer was conducted in October and November 2024, sampling more than 33,000 respondents across 28 countries.

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The Global Risks Report 2025

The findings of the World Economic Forum Global Risks Perception Survey 2024-2025 captured insights from more than 900 experts worldwide.

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Director Reference Guide: Organisational Performance Indicators

This 'Director Reference Guide' from Board Agenda looks at key organisational performance indicators that can help boards see what's ahead.

Brought to you by Cranfield School of Management

The Female FTSE Board Report 2024

Cranfield’s The Female FTSE Board Report 2024 shows that 74 FTSE 100 companies are on target to have 40% women on board.

Brought to you by Forvis Mazars

Strategic Oversight in Supply Chain Management: A Guide for Corporate Boards 2025

This guide from Board Agenda and Forvis Mazars looks at how to build a purposeful supply chain that supports the strategy of your business.

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Future of Jobs Report 2025

The World Economic Forum’s 2025 Future of Jobs Report reveals the expectations of employers related to job trends for 2025-2030.

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Director Reference Guide: Risk Management

This Board Agenda Director Reference Guide focuses on the role of the board in ensuring risk is adequately identified, assessed and managed.

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EY 2025 Geostrategic Outlook

This EY report aims to identify three core themes for the top 10 geopolitical risks that will reshape transformation agendas in 2025.

Brought to you by National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)

NACD 2025 Governance Outlook

This annual report from NACD in the US is intended to offer practical guidance on critical topics to help boards build effective governance.

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Director Reference Guide: Conducting An Effective Board Evaluation

This Board Agenda reference guide shows how to conduct an effective evaluation and implement the results for continuous improvement in board performance.

Brought to you by Diligent

Diligent Institute 2025 risk and opportunity outlook

This Diligent whitepaper provides an overview of four critical topics: generative AI, cybersecurity, geopolitical risk, financial fraud.

Director Reference Guide: Key Board Committees

This guide outlines the specific tasks of board committees, created for the effective management of broad and diverse responsibilities.

Brought to you by UN Global Compact

SDG Storytelling for Sustainability Toolkit 2024

Sustainability is a competitive necessity. This UN Global Compact UK toolkit will help companies communicate their impacts.

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Director Reference Guide: Navigating Conflict in the Boardroom

The Director Reference Guide on conflict in the boardroom provides practical advice to ensure useful tension does not become problematic.

Brought to you by Financial Reporting Council

Review of Corporate Governance Reporting 2024

This annual review of corporate governance reporting from the Financial Reporting Council showcases examples of good reporting.

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Nasdaq 2024 Global Governance Pulse

This Nasdaq report offers a comprehensive view of corporate governance trends and practices and anticipated 2025 board priorities.

Brought to you by Forvis Mazars

A Director's Guide to Conducting Internal Investigations

An internal investigation must be handled meticulously to avoid legal exposure, regulatory or criminal prosecution and reputational damage, and enable the board to comply with its obligations.

Brought to you by Spencer Stuart

Spencer Stuart UK Board Index Highlights 2024

The 2024 UK Spencer Stuart Board Index is a review of board composition and governance practice in the largest 150 companies in the FTSE.

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US 2024 Spencer Stuart Board Index

The US Spencer Stuart Board Index examines latest data and trends in S&P 500 board composition, governance practices and compensation.

Brought to you by Institute of Directors

Code of Conduct for Directors 2024

This voluntary Institute of Directors code aims to help UK business win back trust by embedding the values already adopted by most leaders.