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 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 Quoted Companies Alliance

Supporting growth flexibly: key findings on the QCA Code

The QCA Code was revised in 2023 and this Quoted Companies Alliance report sets out the findings of an analysis conducted in September 2025.

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 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 The Swedish Academy of Board Directors (Styrelseakademien)

Corporate Boards in Sweden 2025

A review of Swedish boards and corporate governance, with a focus on the specifics of board work in small and medium-sized growth companies.

Brought to you by IDA Ireland

Adapt Intelligently: A Strategy for Sustainable Growth and Innovation 2025-29

Adapting to shifting global events with intent and purpose has been a hallmark of Ireland’s success in the past, writes IDA Ireland.

Brought to you by Russell Reynolds Associates

Global Corporate Governance Trends For 2025

Russell Reynolds interviewed leadership advisers and governance experts on the Global Corporate Governance Trends for 2025.

Brought to you by KPMG

KPMG: Navigating boardroom’s innovation imperative 2025

This report from KPMG India considers how boards can integrate a strong innovation focus into their traditional corporate governance.

Brought to you by Nasdaq

Nasdaq 2024 Global Governance Pulse

This Nasdaq report offers a comprehensive view of corporate governance trends and practices and anticipated 2025 board priorities.

Brought to you by Heidrick & Struggles

Board Monitor UK 2024

This report is part of Heidrick & Struggles’ long-standing study of trends in board composition in countries around the world.

Brought to you by PwC

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 OECD

OECD Global Corporate Sustainability Report 2024

The OECD Global Corporate Sustainability Report 2024 aims to enhance the adoption of corporate governance policies promoting sustainability.

Brought to you by Russell Reynolds Associates

Global Corporate Governance Trends for 2024

Russell Reynolds Associates shares its ninth annual report on what corporate governance trends to watch in 2024.

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 OECD

OECD Corporate Governance Factbook 2023

The OECD Corporate Governance Factbook offers a unique source for understanding how the G20/OECD Principles are implemented around the world.

Brought to you by OECD

G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023

The G20/OECD principles help policy makers improve the regulatory and institutional framework for corporate governance.

Brought to you by Institute of Directors

The Future of Board Governance: GNDI Survey Report 2023

The Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI) surveyed 1,071 directors to gain a snapshot of global governance themes and issues.

Brought to you by Russell Reynolds Associates

Global Corporate Governance Trends for 2023

Russell Reynolds Associates interviewed corporate governance professionals to identify the corporate governance trends in 2023 and beyond.

Brought to you by ShareAction

Workforce Disclosure in 2022: Trends and Insights

ShareAction’s survey 2022 reveals the trends of how companies are responding to the needs of their workforces and supply chains.

Brought to you by European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI)

Corporate Governance Codes – UK, Europe, International

A comprehensive list of corporate governance codes from Europe and around the world, which are on the ECGI website.

Brought to you by FTI Consulting

Global CFO Survey Report 2023

Our survey report highlights the areas that CFOs are prioritizing for the next 18 months and the key strategies they are undertaking.

Brought to you by PwC

February 2023 Global consumer insights pulse survey

As 2023 unfolds, powerful forces are weighing on consumers and companies, producing frictions that can gum up the gears of commerce.

Brought to you by Airmic

Navigating geopolitical risk

Today, the future feels less secure, and optimism is more restrained. Taking decisions in an uncertain, fragmented world is more difficult.

Brought to you by The Conference Board

The C-Suite Outlook 2023: On the Edge

The Conference Board 2023 C-Suite Outlook survey reveals the events that C-suite executives see as challenging their organisations this year.

Brought to you by World Economic Forum

The Global Risks Report 2023

The Global Risks Report 2023 from the World Economic Forum presents the results of the latest Global Risks Perception Survey.