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 Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors

Internal Control Failure!

This Chartered IIA report analyses FCA enforcement action and examines cases where weaknesses in internal controls are clearly identifiable.

Brought to you by ecoDa

European Corporate Governance Barometer 2026

EcoDa's report highlights emerging governance challenges for European boards, such as technology, cyber risk and geopolitics.

Brought to you by Henley Business School

Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI

Henley Business School report on how technology is changing organisations, and what this demands of leadership, judgement and capability.

Brought to you by Russell Reynolds Associates

Global Corporate Governance Trends for 2026

Russell Reynolds Associates interviewed leadership advisers and governance experts for its Global Corporate Governance Trends report 2026.

Brought to you by KPMG

On the 2026 nomination committee agenda

KPMG draws on insights from research with board members to highlight seven considerations for nomination committees 2026 agendas.

Brought to you by Financial Reporting Council

An evolved audit supervision approach 2026

The Financial Reporting Council outlines its revised approach to audit supervision, which focuses on firms’ own systems of quality management

Brought to you by Protiviti

The Board’s AI Moment, 2026

This report, from Protiviti’s 2026 Global Board Governance Survey results, focuses on artificial intelligence.

Brought to you by Heidrick & Struggles

Governing Under High Uncertainty: Opportunities for Emerging-Market Boards

This report from Boston Consulting Group, Heidrick & Struggles and INSEAD examines how boards are dealing with mounting uncertainty.

Brought to you by FTSE Women Leaders

FTSE Women Leaders Review: Achieving Gender Balance 2026

This year’s FTSE Women Leaders Review shows that the commitment and progress in both listed and private companies continues to be strong.

Brought to you by World Economic Forum

Board Leadership for Growth and Resilience: Guiding Principles for Climate and Nature Governance 2026

This World Economic Forum guide from Chapter Zero Alliance and Deloitte provides a practical framework to help boards move to action.

Brought to you by Diligent

Executive Compensation in 2025

This report, from Diligent Market Intelligence, assesses quantitative data and looks at executive compensation trends.

Brought to you by Diligent

Governance Outlook 2026: Governance in transition across Asia-Pacific

Diligent partnered with the Governance Institute of Australia and the Singapore Institute of Directors for an Asia-Pacific region survey.

Brought to you by Allianz

Allianz Risk Barometer 2026

For this report, Allianz sought the views of 3,338 respondents from 97 countries and territories, about risk in 2026.

Brought to you by Forvis Mazars

C-suite barometer: outlook 2026

Forvis Mazars collected the views of more than 3,000 C-suite executives across 40 countries, for its sixth annual C-suite barometer.

Brought to you by PwC

PwC 29th Global CEO Survey 2026

PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey is based on responses from 4,454 chief executives across 95 countries and territories.

Brought to you by Heidrick & Struggles

Chief people officer focus: 2026 agenda—becoming an enterprise CPO

Heidrick & Struggles report on four suggested priorities from leading CPOs for building executional excellence and strategic influence.

Brought to you by World Economic Forum

The Global Risks Report 2026

The World Economic Forum surveyed more than 1,300 global leaders and experts, to explore global risks in 2026.

Brought to you by World Economic Forum

The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026

The World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026, written in collaboration with Accenture, examines cybersecurity trends in 2026.

Brought to you by The Centre for Public Interest Audit (CPIA)

CPIA Audit Trust Index 2025

The CPIA Audit Trust Index 2025 is the second edition of The Centre for Public Interest Audit's annual assessment of confidence in UK audit.

Brought to you by Spencer Stuart

Spencer Stuart UK Board Index 2025

The 2025 UK Spencer Stuart Board Index is a review of board composition and governance practice in the largest 150 companies in the FTSE.

Brought to you by Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)

COP30 Report: Policy matters: from pledges to delivery, a decade after Paris

This Taskforce on Net Zero Policy report marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and looks at policy development in this area.

Brought to you by EY

EY 2026 Geostrategic Outlook

Geopolitical developments continue to reshape the global operating environment in profound ways. EY identifies three core themes.

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

NACD 2026 Governance Outlook: Governing for Growth Amidst Disruption

This annual report from NACD in the US offers practical guidance to help boards build resilience, agility, and effective governance.

Brought to you by Quoted Companies Alliance

Supporting growth flexibly: key findings on the QCA Code

The QCA Code was revised in 2023 and this Quoted Companies Alliance report sets out the findings of an analysis conducted in September 2025.

Brought to you by Forum for the Future

Reimagining the Way the World Works 2025

Forum for the Future sustainability report, showcasing examples of organisations or communities that are reimagining how we live and work.