Governance Insights71 Reports
Pre-built analysis reports to uncover governance trends, identify risks, and discover opportunities across New Zealand's listed companies
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NZX Governance League Table
The definitive ranking of all NZX companies by their Governance Risk Score (v2.0)
Governance Red Flags Report
Companies with multiple governance concerns requiring investor attention. Red flags include: low board independence (<50%), no female directors, failed resolutions, directors with 12+ year tenure (NZX independence threshold), and low GRS scores (<50).
Whale Tracker: League Table
Performance rankings of substantial shareholders - who made the most (and lost the most) trading NZX stocks
Whale Monthly Trading Patterns
Which months do substantial shareholders typically buy and sell NZX stocks? Historical trading patterns revealed
"Pay for Failure" Hall of Shame
Directors who received pay increases while their companies underperformed shareholders
Shareholder Heroes: Hall of Fame
Directors who demonstrated pay restraint during strong company performance
Notable Directors
Directors with honors (Sir, Dame) and high-profile leaders serving on NZX boards
Director Over-boarding Watchlist
Directors serving on 4+ NZX boards (potential time commitment concerns)
Top Earning Directors (All Time)
Highest earning NZX non-executive directors ranked by total board fees (excludes CEO/executive compensation)
⚡Sector Analysis: How They Make Money
Interactive financial breakdowns showing revenue flows, operating costs, and profit margins
🐋 Whale Trading & Performance
Substantial shareholder trading performance, patterns, profitability analysis, and network effects
Whale Sector Performance
Which sectors deliver the best returns for substantial shareholders? Win rates and P&L by industry
Whale Holding Patterns
Optimal holding periods and win rates - when do substantial shareholders lock in profits?
Whale Monthly Trading Patterns
Which months do substantial shareholders typically buy and sell NZX stocks? Historical trading patterns revealed
Coordinated Trading Detection
Detect suspicious patterns when multiple whales enter the same stock within the same timeframe
Whale Co-Investment Network
Interactive network showing which institutional investors co-invest in the same stocks
Whale Performance vs Market Benchmark
Alpha vs Beta analysis - which whales generate excess returns independent of market movements?
🛡️ Governance & Risk
Corporate governance ratings, risk assessments, and compliance metrics
👥 Directors & Leadership
Board composition, director profiles, career analysis, and network insights
SOE Board Network
Network connections between directors who serve on State-Owned Enterprise boards
Public Entity Board Network
Network connections between directors who serve on public entity and government boards
Iwi Governance Network
Network connections between directors with Iwi governance experience
NGO & Non-Profit Board Network
Network connections between directors who serve on NGO and non-profit boards
Board Fee Trends: Above & Below Average
Which NZX companies consistently pay above or below market rates for director fees over time?
Board Meeting Attendance
Track which directors show up to board meetings - perfect and poor attendance records
Common Career Paths
Most frequent previous employers leading to NZX board positions
University to Board Pipeline
Educational institutions feeding directors to NZX boards
Cross-Sector Director Mobility
Directors with experience across multiple industry sectors
Career Flow Analysis
Visualize common career pathways to NZX board positions with interactive Sankey diagrams
Board Gender Composition Over Time
Track the evolution of male vs female directorships on NZX boards year by year
💰 Financial Performance & Compensation
Financial metrics, director remuneration, and executive compensation trends
Operating Cash Flow Champions
Strongest operating cash flow generators by latest financial year
Director Gender Pay Gap Analysis
Compare average director fees paid to male vs female directors year by year
Top Earning Executives (All Time)
Highest earning NZX CEOs and CFOs ranked by total executive compensation across their career. Includes executives with total career earnings of $100k or more.
Top Earning Directors by Year
Highest earning directors in each financial year with company breakdown
Director Fee Trends
Analysis of director remuneration trends, average fees, and market benchmarks
Top Earning Directors FY2025
Highest earning NZX directors in financial year 2025 with company breakdown
Top Earning Directors FY2024
Highest earning NZX directors in financial year 2024 with company breakdown
Top Earning Directors FY2023
Highest earning NZX directors in financial year 2023 with company breakdown
Top Earning Directors FY2022
Highest earning NZX directors in financial year 2022 with company breakdown
Top Earning Directors FY2021
Highest earning NZX directors in financial year 2021 with company breakdown
Top Earning Directors FY2020
Highest earning NZX directors in financial year 2020 with company breakdown
Top Earning Directors FY2019
Highest earning NZX directors in financial year 2019 with company breakdown
Top Earning Directors FY2018
Highest earning NZX directors in financial year 2018 with company breakdown
Top Earning Directors FY2017
Highest earning NZX directors in financial year 2017 with company breakdown
📊 Shareholders & Ownership
Shareholder voting patterns, substantial holdings, and insider trading activity
Whale Sector Performance
Which sectors deliver the best returns for substantial shareholders? Win rates and P&L by industry
Whale Holding Patterns
Optimal holding periods and win rates - when do substantial shareholders lock in profits?
Whale Monthly Trading Patterns
Which months do substantial shareholders typically buy and sell NZX stocks? Historical trading patterns revealed
Coordinated Trading Detection
Detect suspicious patterns when multiple whales enter the same stock within the same timeframe
Whale Co-Investment Network
Interactive network showing which institutional investors co-invest in the same stocks
Whale Performance vs Market Benchmark
Alpha vs Beta analysis - which whales generate excess returns independent of market movements?
🌱 ESG & Sustainability
Environmental, social, and governance performance - emissions, diversity, safety, and reporting frameworks
ESG Disclosure Leaders
Companies with comprehensive ESG reporting - emissions, diversity, safety, and framework adoption
Net Zero Commitments
Companies with net zero carbon targets - who has committed and by when
Climate Action Leaders
Lowest emissions intensity and best year-over-year improvements
Board Diversity Leaders
Companies leading in board gender and ethnic diversity
Workplace Safety Performance
Companies with best health & safety records - LTIFR and incident rates
TCFD Climate Disclosure
Companies reporting under TCFD framework and NZ Climate Standards
🏢 Service Providers & Market
Professional services firms serving NZX companies
Auditor Market Concentration
Big Four vs mid-tier audit firms - market share analysis
Recent Service Provider Changes
Companies that switched auditors or solicitors (potential red flag)
Legal Firm Market Share
Law firms serving NZX-listed companies
Share Registry Market Share
Registry providers managing shareholder records