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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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 MSCI

Women on Boards and Beyond: 2023

This annual MSCI report provides an overview of the state of diversity on boards and in other corporate leadership roles.

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 Heidrick & Struggles

Route to the Top 2023

Heidrick & Struggles’ report draws on an analysis of the profiles of 1,221 CEOs at the largest companies in 27 markets.

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 PwC

Trends shaping corporate governance in 2024

PwC’s Governance Insights Center leader Maria Castañón Moats sets out five areas shaping governance to watch in 2024.

Brought to you by Diligent

Leadership, decision-making & the role of technology: Business survey 2024

Board Agenda and Diligent asked CEOs, CFOs, chairs, directors, NEDs and company secs about technology and decision-making in the boardroom.

Brought to you by ecoDa

2023 Non-Executive Director Remuneration in Europe

This research report, from ecoDa and WTW, asks if the current structure of board remuneration is adequate for Europe.

Brought to you by PwC

Talent management: an evolving board imperative (2023-24)

The right decisions need the right people, and PwC outlines the critical role of boards in talent management.

Brought to you by PwC

Today’s boardroom: confronting the change imperative 2023

Today’s boardroom: confronting the change imperative. PwC’s Annual Corporate Directors Survey 2023 takes the pulse of the corporate boardroom.

Brought to you by 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 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 Georgeson

Georgeson 2023 European AGM Season Review

Analysis of AGM trends across seven major European markets. Takeaways from 2023 include shareholders' views on pay and virtual AGMs.

Brought to you by Spencer Stuart

Spencer Stuart UK Board Index Highlights 2023

The 2023 UK Spencer Stuart Board Index is a review of board composition and governance in the largest 150 companies in the FTSE rankings.

Brought to you by Board Agenda

Director Reference Guide: Stakeholder engagement

Board Agenda's 'Director Reference Guide' for boards on building an honest and trust-based relationship with all their stakeholders.

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 Beyond Governance

Board Effectiveness Reviews 2023

A board effectiveness review is an assessment process that seeks to evaluate the performance of a company’s board of directors.

Brought to you by Institute of Directors

Are Boards Losing Control? 2023

This IoD Centre for Corporate Governance report looks at the biggest challenges facing companies over the next five to ten years.

Brought to you by The Chartered Governance Institute

FTSE 350 Boardroom Bellwether 2023

The FTSE 350 Boardroom Bellwether is a yearly survey by the Financial Times and The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland.

Brought to you by Board Agenda

Director Reference Guide: Sustainable Development Goals

Board Agenda's 'Director Reference Guide' for boards on the UN’s sustainable development goals, with advice from Helle Bank Jørgensen

Brought to you by Board Agenda

Director Reference Guide: Climate Governance

Board Agenda's Director Reference Guide on Climate Governance: How boards can close the gap on climate change

Brought to you by Women on Boards

Hidden Talent 2023

Women on Boards surveyed some 400 of its members currently serving on a board of any type as a non-executive director.

Brought to you by Korn Ferry

FTSE All-Share Directors’ Pay Guide 2022/2023

The FTSE All-Share Directors’ Pay Guide gives a market overview, summarising trends, together with detailed information on actual pay levels.

Brought to you by Heidrick & Struggles

The Role of the Board in the Sustainability Era

A global survey conducted and developed in partnership by BCG, Heidrick & Struggles, and the INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre.