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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

Brought to you by UN Global Compact

Trailblazers & Transformers: UK business sectors redefining sustainability 2025

This UN Global Compact report examines six sectors that will shape the UK’s progress on meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Brought to you by KPMG

KPMG 2025 Global CEO Outlook

The KPMG CEO Outlook, conducted with 1,350 CEOs in Aug/Sept 2025, provides insight into the mindset, strategies and planning tactics of CEOs.

Brought to you by Heidrick & Struggles

Board Monitor 2025: Board Refreshment

Heidrick & Struggles’ survey of CEOs and board members revealed that only 47% were confident about their board refreshment practice.

Brought to you by Diligent

Boardroom resilience: Practical governance for risk, readiness and rapid response

This Diligent and Board Agenda report explores how directors can strengthen oversight, build governance agility and prepare for disruption.

Brought to you by Signal AI

The Biggest Corporate Reputation Challenges of 2025

This Signal AI report gives a barometer for the new reputational risk landscape, identifying threats and delivering a strategic framework.

Brought to you by Chandler Institute of Governance

Chandler Good Government Index 2025

The Chandler Good Government Index is a comprehensive measure of national government capability and effectiveness, covering 120 countries.

Brought to you by AICPA & CIMA

Business Resilience Toolkit

This AICPA & CIMA toolkit helps businesses navigate, mitigate, and thrive during periods of global economic and policy volatility.

Brought to you by Forvis Mazars

C-suite barometer: outlook 2025 - UK insights

Forvis Mazars draws UK insights from its global study and looks at UK executives’ strategic priorities to drive growth.

Brought to you by PwC

Board Effectiveness: A Survey of the C-Suite 2025

The fifth annual C-suite survey into board effectiveness from PwC and The Conference Board captured insights from more than 500 executives.

Brought to you by MindGym

Talent Management in 2025

From rethinking leadership to wrestling with AI, MindGym's report reveals the trends shaping talent strategies in 2025.

Brought to you by Korn Ferry

On The Highwire: Being a CHRO in 2025

Korn Ferry surveyed 750 senior HR leaders (including 450 CHROs) to understand their key priorities in 2025 and beyond.

Brought to you by The Chartered Governance Institute

Boardroom Bellwether 2025

Boardroom Bellwether is the annual survey by The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI), a snapshot inside British boardrooms.

Brought to you by Financial Reporting Council

The UK Stewardship Code 2026

The UK Stewardship Code 2026 is the FRC’s update of the 2020 edition of the voluntary code. It applies to reporting from 1 January 2026.