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 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 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 Diligent

Executive Compensation in 2025

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

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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 PwC

Global top 100 companies – by market capitalisation 2025

The PwC global top 100 report ranks the largest public companies by their market capitalisation as at 31 March 2025.

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 BDO

AIM 100 Directors’ Remuneration Report 2025

This report from BDO offers a comprehensive analysis of remuneration practices and trends among AIM 100 companies.

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ACCA Principles of Good Corporate Reporting

This ACCA report focuses on the narrative aspects of corporate reporting, such as for sustainability-related financial disclosures.

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AlixPartners Disruption Index 2025

The AlixPartners Disruption Index looks at what the companies are doing differently to mitigate the risks of our disrupted world.

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PwC Executive and Non-Executive Remuneration Survey 2024

PwC analysed the remuneration of executives and non-execs at listed companies on Euronext Amsterdam (AEX, AMX and AScX) for the year 2023.

Brought to you by The Investment Association

The IA’S Principles Of Remuneration 2024 2025

This guidance from the Investment Association seeks to foster a constructive dialogue on remuneration between companies and shareholders.

Brought to you by Broadridge

The Next Horizon in Digital Transformation 2024

The 2024 Broadridge Digital Transformation & Next-Gen Technology Study offers a snapshot of five trends of excellence in financial services.

Brought to you by Financial Reporting Council

FRC Annual Review of Corporate Reporting 2024

This report provides information for preparers and auditors of financial statements, investors and other users of corporate reports.

Brought to you by ACCA

Finance Evolution: Thriving in the next decade 2024

This report, from ACCA, Chartered Accountants ANZ and PwC, takes a deep dive into the future of the finance function.

Brought to you by Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors

Internal Audit Code of Practice 2024

The IIA's Internal Audit Code of Practice sets out fundamental principles for running a strong and effective internal audit function.

Brought to you by ACCA

Global Economic Conditions Survey Report: Q2, 2024

The Global Economic Conditions Survey, carried out jointly by ACCA and IMA, is a regular economic survey of accountants around the world.

Brought to you by PwC

UK Economic Outlook July 2024

This PwC report explores the viability of the government’s ambition to achieve the ‘highest sustained growth in the G7’.

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Global top 100 companies - by market capitalisation 2024

The global top 100 report ranks the largest public companies by their market capitalisation as at 31 March 2024. PwC analysis of S&P report.

Brought to you by ACCA

Risk Cultures in Banking: Where Next? 2024

This ACCA report looks at what risk culture means for the banking industry as it faces major structural and macroeconomic shifts.

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Improving transparency and disclosure 2024

A PwC/Private Equity Reporting Group report to assist private equity owned portfolio companies to improve financial and narrative reporting.

Brought to you by EY

EY CEO Outlook Pulse Survey (January 2024)

Subtitled: ‘Should CEOs double down on business transformation in the face of uncertainty?’. The quarterly EY survey of 1,200 CEOs globally.

Brought to you by ACCA

The Role of the CFO and Finance Function in the Climate Transition, 2023

This report, from ACCA, IFAC and PwC, considers the role of finance in the transition to a lower-emission world.

Brought to you by Korn Ferry

FTSE All-Share Directors’ Pay Guide 2023/24

This Korn Ferry guide summarises pay trends and practice among FTSE All‑Share companies (FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and FTSE SmallCap indices).

Brought to you by ACCIF Audit Committee Chairs’ Independent Forum

The Spring Report 2023: A combined perspective on enhancing audit quality

This summary of key learnings from ACCIF Audit Committee Chairs’ Independent Forum shows quality improvements to audit can be made.

Brought to you by EY

EY Global DNA of the CFO Survey June 2023

EY's research shows that CFOs driving bold and innovative change agendas in their finance function can unlock greater value.