Welcome to ICGN

Established in 1995 by the world’s most influential investors,
ICGN is a leading voice for the highest standards of corporate
governance and investor stewardship.

Our purpose

Led by investors responsible for assets worth around $US 77 trillion, ICGN advances the highest standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship worldwide in pursuit of long-term value creation, contributing to sustainable economies, societies, and the environment. This is achieved through a comprehensive international work programme based around the ICGN Global Governance Principles and ICGN Global Stewardship Principles.

Latest Policy Output

ICGN Response to the FSA Council of Experts on Japan's Stewardship Code and Corporate Governance Code

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ICGN Remarks to Meeting with Prime Minister Kishida on Corporate Governance Reform

Roundtable meeting with Prime Minister Kishida of Japan, including ICGN CEO Kerrie Waring

Proposed Revisions to the ICGN Global Stewardship Principles

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ICGN Response to Harriett Baldwin, MP, on the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Listing Regime

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ICGN Response to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) on English disclosures in the Prime Market

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ICGN Response to the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on listing rules reform

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ICGN Investor Viewpoint - Artificial Intelligence: An engagement guide

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ICGN Governance Recommendations for the United States

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ICGN Statement on High Standards of Corporate Governance and Investor Protections as Pre-requisites for UK Capital Market Competitiveness and Growth

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ICGN Response to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) on the corporate governance of financial institutions

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ICGN Response to the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) on the International Standard on Sustainability Assurance

Accounting sustainability

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Upcoming...

ICGN Interviews: International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)

Join us for a member-only 30 minute conversation with Sue Lloyd, Vice Chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), with an open Q&A.
7 May, 11:00-11:30 BST (via Zoom)

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Engaging with boards on social risks

This webinar, co-organised by ICGN and Shift, will help investors engage strategically with company boards on social risks.
5 June, 14:00-15:00 BST (via Zoom)

ICGN Interviews

ICGN 2024 Annual Conference, London

ICGN is proud to host the 2024 Conference in London, UK

15- 17 July 2024

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ICGN Melbourne Conference, hosted by ACSI

12 - 14 November 2024 - Melbourne, Australia
Hosted by Australian Council of superannuation Investors (ACSI)



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Influence

Influencing policy through ICGN Principles, the investor-led global standard for governance and stewardship.

Influence

Convene

Convening impactful global events with unrivalled networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, guidance, and collaboration.

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Inspire

Inspiring professional development in corporate governance and investor stewardship practice through high quality education.

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