We are advocates for transparent markets, accountable corporations and responsible investments

PIRC is the UK's leading independent research and advisory consultancy providing services to institutional investors on corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.

Since 1986, it has been the pioneer and champion of good corporate governance within the UK. PIRC has a wide spectrum of clients ranging from pension funds, faith-based investors, trade unions to banks and asset managers. Its Corporate Governance Service is an authoritative and vital resource for active investors, whilst its widely-read Shareowner Voting Guidelines provide a market-wide benchmark for investors and forms part of the movement for corporate governance reform and long-term wealth creation strategies for responsible investors. For more information about PIRC or to arrange a meeting, contact Janice Hayward, or call us on 0207 247 2323.

Events

Morning Seminar - The UK Corporate Governance Code

PIRC is holding a seminar on the implementation of the revised UK Corporate Governance Code on 30th September.

The event will have a particular focus on how companies and their shareholders can effect a transition to the proposed annual election of all directors in the FTSE350. It will include a presentation from the FRC on the thinking behind the new Code.

For more information click here.

 

Morning Seminar - The UK Stewardship Code

PIRC is holding a seminar on the implementation of the Stewardship Code for institutional investors on 3rd November.

 

Morning Seminar - Board diversity

PIRC is holding a seminar on board diversity on 15th December.

 

Events

PIRC organises regular events which reflect our desire to engage with our various stakeholders. Our clients have free access to our events, but we welcome company representatives, non-clients and the press to attend too. Each year we provide a regular series of breakfast briefings, seminars and conferences. Each event attracts a wide range of delegates and we provide a broad mix of speakers reflecting investor, corporate and stakeholder interests.

For our calendar of events, speaking opportunities and sponsorship, contact Janice Hayward at JaniceH@pirc.co.uk.

PIRC is in the DNA of the good corporate governance

“Let’s not forget how quickly yesterday’s heresy can become today’s mainstream opinion. Ten years ago PIRC was portrayed as pursuing a radical agenda. Now much of what PIRC said in the past is in the DNA of UK corporate governance. Back then many fund managers did not even vote, now the large majority do, and many try and vote intelligently rather than routinely supporting management.“
Brendan Barber
General Secretary, Trades Union Congress, October 2003