1. Defining corporate governance -- 2. Corporate governance failure -- 3. Corporate governance reform in the UK -- 4. The role of boards in corporate governance -- 5. The role of institutional investors in corporate governance -- 6. The role of transparency in corporate governance -- 7. An introduction to corporate governance systems worldwide -- 8. A reference dictionary of corporate governance systems -- 9. Discharging a broader corporate accountability -- 10. Environmental, social and governance considerations in institutional investment -- 11. Future directions for corporate governance and accountability -- App. A. The combined code on corporate governance (July 2003) -- App. B. The OECD principles of corporate governance