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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 Forvis Mazars

Growing Global: Harnessing the power of reporting and data insights 2025

In this report, Forvis Mazars explains how embracing, bolstering and applying reporting will help businesses grow globally.

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 Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors

Risk in Focus 2026

Risk in Focus 2026 from the ECIIA draws on a survey of 879 chief audit executives, and takes a deep look into areas of pressing importance.

Brought to you by Forum for the Future

The Future of UK Orchard Fruit (October 2025)

The Forum for the Future's collaborative research engaged over 150 stakeholders in search of a vision for a climate resilient orchard sector.

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 KPMG

Ten Key Regulatory Challenges of 2025

KPMG in Africa’s report identifies geopolitics, climate and sustainability and AI governance as some of the regulatory challenges of 2025.

Brought to you by TMF Group

Global Business Complexity Index 2025

TMF Group’s 12th annual report on global business complexity explores the challenges of businesses in an increasingly uncertain world.

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 ACCA

Sustainability reporting: risk and materiality 2025

ACCA’s sustainability guide takes a practical approach to helping businesses with sustainability reporting.

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.

Brought to you by Diligent

What Directors Think 2025: a Changing Risk Landscape

Corporate Board Member, Diligent Institute and FTI Consulting surveyed 200+ directors of US companies on their agenda for the year ahead.

Brought to you by Forum for the Future

The Business Transformation Compass 2.0

From Forum for the Future, this is a practical guide to business transformation and value creation in turbulent times.