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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Brought to you by Diligent

Executive Compensation in 2026

This Diligent report aims to contribute to a more informed conversation about executive pay, board accountability and investor stewardship.

Brought to you by Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)

Crisis Communication for Boards: a handbook for good governance 2026

In an environment of volatility and heightened scrutiny, this CIPR and IoD handbook is a complete guide to crisis communication for boards.

Brought to you by Spencer Stuart

Spencer Stuart US Board Index 2026

The 2026 US Spencer Stuart Board Index is a review of board composition and governance practice among the largest US companies.

Brought to you by Diligent

The AI odyssey: An inflection point for governance, risk and compliance (GRC)

Diligent and Board Agenda’s whitepaper for boards shows where AI governance gaps emerge and what boards and GRC leaders can do about them.

Brought to you by ACCA

ACCA 2026 Enabling finance insight: Bridging skills and data gaps for AI-enabled finance.

This ACCA global survey of 1,600 finance professionals reveals that the function is increasingly embracing AI and diverse data types.

Brought to you by PwC

PwC 2026 Annual Corporate Directors Survey: Governing what’s next

PwC surveyed approximately 600 US public company directors for timely perspectives on governing what's coming next.

Brought to you by The Chartered Governance Institute

Equipping Governance Professionals to Lead AI Conversations

This CGIUKI report examines AI's central governance tension: the gap between automation capability and non-delegable accountability.

Brought to you by EY

2026 EY Global Cybersecurity Leadership Insights Study

EY surveyed 840 C-Suite and cybersecurity leaders globally, to better understand how they are approaching coverage of the attack surface.

Brought to you by KPMG

KPMG Global AI Pulse Q2 2026: From deployment to value realization

The rapid acceleration of AI in 2026 so far is clear. This KPMG report finds that organisational confidence is on the rise.

Brought to you by Georgeson

Georgeson 2026 European AGM Season Review

Georgeson’s deep dive into the evolving dynamics of investor voting across nine major European markets in the 2026 AGM season.

Brought to you by Workiva

2026 MidYear Executive Benchmark Survey: The Verification Gap

AI enthusiasm is running into reality: 1 in 4 executives in this Workiva survey say an AI error reached investors or the board.

Brought to you by Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry CEO and Board Survey 2026

Korn Ferry explores how boards and CEOs are navigating leadership transition, risk, succession readiness, governance, and trust.

Brought to you by Spencer Stuart

Board Index S&P 500 New Directors Snapshot 2026

Spencer Stuart’s report, from its US Board Index, looks at the class of new S&P 500 directors and how their backgrounds are evolving.

Brought to you by Business in the Community

Seven Steps for Futureproofing Business

This guide from Business in the Community aims to help businesses build a practical strategy aligned with creating a future ready economy.

Brought to you by Financial Reporting Council

FRC Annual Review of Audit Quality 2026

This Financial Reporting Council report uses findings from its supervisory activities to assess audit quality across PIE audit firms.

Brought to you by McKinsey

HR Monitor 2026: A turning point for the people function

McKinsey’s benchmark survey of workforce and HR trends across Europe, the United States, and China, with insights for today’s HR leaders.

Brought to you by Board Agenda

Governance Guide: How Boards Drive Growth

This Board Agenda Governance Guide investigates how directors can evolve to drive performance and growth in a rapidly shifting world.

Brought to you by World Economic Forum

Organizational Transformation in the Age of AI

This World Economic Forum paper looks at how organisations must re-architect their workflows and operating models to harness AI's advantages.

Brought to you by The Chartered Governance Institute

The Governance Market Survey 2026

Survey of governance professionals, produced by The Core Partnership and The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI).

Brought to you by Financial Reporting Council

AI in Corporate Reporting – FRC survey results 2026

To understand how corporate reporting is adapting to the use of AI technologies, the FRC commissioned research with key stakeholders.

Brought to you by FTSE Women Leaders

The Future of FTSE 350 Chairs: Pathways, Pipelines & Barriers 2026

FTSE Women Leaders Review and University of Glasgow report exploring practical steps to grow gender balanced representation in chair roles.

Brought to you by Forvis Mazars

Agentic AI from principles to practice

‘A C-suite guide to capturing value without losing control’, this Forvis Mazars guide looks at the challenges of agentic AI.

Brought to you by Heidrick & Struggles

Route to the Top: Europe 2026

This report from Heidrick & Struggles finds that companies are tending to seek experienced CEOs—but that isn’t enough in volatile times.

Brought to you by KPMG

AI Governance Principles for Boards 2026

Developed by INSEAD and KPMG, this is a practical, principles-led framework to support boards as they navigate the evolving AI landscape.

Brought to you by Board Intelligence

Board Value Index Summer 2026

The Summer 2026 Board Value Index from Board Intelligence examines why board decision-making is under pressure.