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

2012 events programme

PIRC Annual Corporate Governance Conference 2012

'Preventing the next crisis: Can better governance protect pension fund value?'

The ownershp role of pension funds has been thrust into the limelight as a result of the global financial crisis. As policymakers put increasing pressure on pension funds and other shareholders to act as responsible owners, they face a series of challenges.

  • Can they retain traditional investment strategies?
  • Are historic asset allocation decisions any longer relevant?
  • What view should pension funds take on executive pay?

In the first of a new series of PIRC Annual Corporate Governance Conferences we hope to outline some answers to many of these questions on the road to preventing the next global financial crisis.

To view the brochure, please click here.

Date: Wednesday 22 February 2012

Location: Grange Tower Hotel, London, E1

For bookings and further details, please contact:

Janice Hayward

janice.hayward@pirc.co.uk 

                 

                      

 

 

"PIRC did indeed tell us so..."

"[PIRC’s comments] on News Corp and BSkyB might have been condensed into just four words: "We told you so". For PIRC did indeed tell us so – it has been warning about governance issues at both companies for several years."

The Independent, July 2011

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.