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 Henley Business School

Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI

Henley Business School report on how technology is changing organisations, and what this demands of leadership, judgement and capability.

Brought to you by KPMG

On the 2026 nomination committee agenda

KPMG draws on insights from research with board members to highlight seven considerations for nomination committees 2026 agendas.

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 Broadridge

Unlocking the Future of Investor Relations

This Broadridge report explores how investor relations teams can use technology and analytics to foster stronger connections with shareholders

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 Board Agenda

Governance Guide: Becoming a Non-Executive Director

Board Agenda’s Director Reference Guide on becoming a non-executive director has insights on the NED role & advice for those considering it.

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 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 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 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 ecoDa

European Corporate Governance Barometer 2025

A joint initiative by ecoDa and Ethics & Boards to support the evolution of corporate governance through insights and transparency.

Brought to you by Korn Ferry

Rebels with a plan: why the best companies are disruptive

This Korn Ferry report examines the World's Most Admired Companies rankings and finds out why successful companies do not stand still.

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 Board Agenda

Board Agenda's Governance Guide: Fostering the Board-CEO relationship

This Board Agenda Director Reference Guide on fostering the board-CEO relationship provides practical advice to resolve unhelpful friction.

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.

Brought to you by Protiviti

Executive Perspectives on Top Risks 2025

Protiviti surveyed 1,215 board members and C-suite executives globally about the top risks they see on the near- and long-term horizon.

Brought to you by Mercer

UK Non-Executive Directors’ Remuneration Handbook 2025

Mercer’s first UK Non-Executive Directors’ Remuneration Handbook to analyse fee levels in the FTSE 350 and FTSE SmallCap.

Brought to you by KPMG

KPMG Guide to Directors’ Remuneration 2024

This KPMG guide analyses the latest trends in FTSE 350 directors’ pay. It covers basic salary, incentives and pensions.

Brought to you by Board Agenda

Director Reference Guide: Risk Management

This Board Agenda Director Reference Guide focuses on the role of the board in ensuring risk is adequately identified, assessed and managed.

Brought to you by Forvis Mazars

Growing Global: Navigating regulatory complexity 2024

Forvis Mazars considers the changing regulatory landscape in four key areas of business: data privacy, cybersecurity, AI and sustainability.