CONTENT LIBRARY
Stay informed of the latest board-relevant updates by accessing the latest news, reports, research, interviews and videos, curated specifically for aspiring and existing board directors.
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APRIL NEWSLETTER
April 2026 Edition
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MARCH NEWSLETTER
March 2026 Edition
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FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
February 2026 Edition
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January newsletter
January 2026 Edition
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Boards must feel they can think for themselves
More companies should use the flexibility in the UK corporate governance code
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How the FTSE grew comfortable with bumper pay for bosses
Generous deals to keep CEOs at some of the largest UK companies have caused barely a ripple of discontent
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‘Y’all Street’: Texas makes its pitch to corporate America
The Lone Star State seeks to form an economic fiefdom that harbours little patience for ‘woke’ coastal infirmities
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Turbulence tests South Korea’s stock market revival
Sharp swings are a reminder to Seoul that its reform agenda is incomplete
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Improving the quality of ‘comply or explain’ reporting
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published updated guidance on 'comply or explain' reporting, designed to help investors, proxy advisors and other users of corporate reporting better understand and appreciate the value of companies that choose to depart from provisions of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
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The Parker Review Report 2026
In the 2017 report, a series of recommendations were made, and a “One by ‘21” target was set. The aim was for all FTSE 100 boards to have at least one director from an ethnic minority background by December 2021. A “One by 2024” target was set for all FTSE 250 boards.
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2025 Hong Kong Spencer Stuart Board Index
The 2025 Hong Kong Spencer Stuart Board Index is a comprehensive study of the governance practices for companies in the Hang Seng Index (HSI) and Hang Seng Composite LargeCap Index (HSLI).
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Stay the course: Five inconvenient climate truths boards must address
Boards must not pause climate action — strong climate governance drives long‑term strategy and advantage.
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MARTIN WOLF'S SPEECH
Hear Martin Wolf’s remarks at the FT NED Diploma Celebration event 2025.
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LIFE AS A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PREVIEW
Enrol in the FT Non-Executive Director Diploma to get full access to the Life as a NED videos.
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SUCCESS STORIES: BENEFITS OF THE DIPLOMA AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Find out how the FT Non-Executive Director Diploma has benefitted Nicolina Andall as an Executive Director.
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SUCCESS STORIES: A NED’S EXPERIENCE WITH THE DIPLOMA - AVRIL GALLAGHER
Hear about Avril Gallagher's experience graduating from the FT Non Executive Director Diploma.
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