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 Forvis Mazars

A Director's Guide to Conducting Internal Investigations

An internal investigation must be handled meticulously to avoid legal exposure, regulatory or criminal prosecution and reputational damage, and enable the board to comply with its obligations.

Brought to you by Spencer Stuart

US 2024 Spencer Stuart Board Index

The US Spencer Stuart Board Index examines latest data and trends in S&P 500 board composition, governance practices and compensation.

Brought to you by Institute of Directors

Code of Conduct for Directors 2024

This voluntary Institute of Directors code aims to help UK business win back trust by embedding the values already adopted by most leaders.

Brought to you by Institute of Business Ethics

Ethics at Work: 2024 international survey of employees

The Ethics at Work 2024 report is based on an Institute of Business Ethics survey of more than 12,000 working adults in 16 countries.

Brought to you by Forvis Mazars

Securing digital supply chains 2024

This Forvis Mazars report details how a risk-based approach to cybersecurity allows organisations to build better business resilience.

Brought to you by Institute of Directors

The Post Office Scandal: A failure of governance

This IoD report seeks to capture insights from the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry, which focused on issues of governance.

Brought to you by Diligent

Demystifying AI: What does it really mean for the boardroom?

Diligent and Board Agenda’s report covers: AI integration and risk management; ethics; regulation; AI literacy; and AI-powered GRC.

Brought to you by Forvis Mazars

C-suite barometer: outlook 2024 - UK data insights

The C-suite barometer 2024 from Forvis Mazars explores the strategic priorities on the C-suite’s agenda and expected market trends.

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 PwC

Corporate board directors (PwC pulse survey) 2024

This PwC Pulse Survey surveyed 673 executives/board members from Fortune 1000 and private companies about the current business environment.

Brought to you by World Economic Forum

Global Gender Gap Report 2024

This World Economic Forum index benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions in 101 countries.

Brought to you by EY

EY CEO Outlook Pulse Survey (April 2024)

Subtitled: ‘CEOs juggle transformation priorities – the art of taking back control’, this is the quarterly EY survey of 1,200 CEOs globally.

Brought to you by SoSafe

Cybercrime Trends 2024: The latest threats and security best practices

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal force in data security, elevating the sophistication of cyberattacks.

Brought to you by Protiviti

Views on Board Governance 2024

This survey, from Protiviti, BoardProspects and Broadridge, offers insights regarding board priorities, performance and governance practices.

Brought to you by EY

Improving the Ethnic Diversity of UK Business, Parker Review update 2024

Improving the Ethnic Diversity of UK Business is an update report from the Parker Review, supported by EY.

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.

Brought to you by Edelman

The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer

The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer is the firm’s 24th annual trust and credibility survey: an online survey of 32,000 respondents.

Brought to you by PwC

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 PwC

PwC Women in Work 2024

The Women in Work index from PwC measures progress made towards gender equality at work across 33 OECD countries.

Brought to you by FTSE Women Leaders

FTSE Women Leaders Review: Achieving Gender Balance 2024

The FTSE Women Leaders Review shows that female representation on FTSE 350 Boards has increased beyond 40%, but there is still more to do.

Brought to you by ACCA

Calculated Risk (public sector) 2023

This ACCA guide for finance professionals in the public sector explores what risk means for their organisations.

Brought to you by Financial Reporting Council

UK Corporate Governance Code 2024 FRC

Latest update of the FRC 2018 UK Corporate Governance Code. The 2024 code will apply to financial years starting on or after 1 Jan 2025.

Brought to you by World Economic Forum

The Global Risks Report 2024

The Global Risks Report 2024 from the World Economic Forum presents the results of the latest Global Risks Perception Survey.