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 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.

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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).

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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.

Brought to you by UK Private Capital

Venture Capital in the UK 2026

This report, from UK Private Capital, examines the current state of the UK venture market and the challenges shaping the sector’s growth.

Brought to you by FGS Global

A hard job getting harder: The board's role in a rewired world

The role of director is demanding intellectually, ethically and strategically. FGS interviewed 175 experts and polled 20,000 people.

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 KPMG

KPMG Guide to Directors’ Remuneration 2026

This KPMG guide analyses the latest trends in FTSE 350 executive and non-executive directors’ pay. It covers basic salary and incentives.

Brought to you by High Pay Centre

Fair Reward Framework: A three-year review of the findings 2026

This High Pay Centre report analyses three years' worth of Fair Reward Framework data collection and looks at the trends that have evolved.

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 National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

Cyber Governance Code of Practice

The Cyber Governance Code of Practice from the DSIT and National Cyber Security Centre helps boards and directors in governing cyber risks.

Brought to you by National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

Cyber Governance Code of Practice (SUMMARY)

This is a one-page summary of the Cyber Governance Code of Practice from the DSIT and National Cyber Security Centre.

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.