The Hub March 2021, the monthly newsletter from Independent Directors’ Databank gives you a broad view of developments happening around Regulatory policies, Corporate world etc. among others.

The featured stories in various sections cover regulatory updates, corporate actions and experience sharing by Independent Directors.

Economic activities are taking pace again as governments around the world have approved stimulus packages for revival. Ease in travel restrictions among countries is also supporting such revival efforts but still some countries are taking preventive measures to avoid further waves of COVID-19. Industrial statistics in India are also getting stronger which indicate a positive outlook.

Setting in the Hub – March 2021 issue highlights “Corporate Boards: Learning on Oversight & Practises Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic”. This section covers some of emerging board practices as unearthed by various studies to face challenges of drastically changing economic conditions.

Vignettes showcase a excerpts from SEBI Chairman’s Keynote Address at SEBI-NISM conference on “Behavior of Securities Market – Sighting of Black Swan”. The address discuss his observations and views on behavior of Indian stock market during COVID-19 pandemic.

Regulatory Worktop, shares the key updates about, a) SEBI issues Framework for Innovative Sandbox, b) Government liberalizes definition of listed firms, c) Amendments to Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) related provisions under Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20, d) RBI tightens the investment requirements for NBFCs from non-FATF countries, e) SEBI eased Minimum Public Offer (MPO) requirements for large issuers, and f) RBI announces Master Direction on Digital Payment Security Controls.

Regulators Eye focus on the key updates relating to a) ESG Investing and Analysis: CFA Institute, b) ‘Staggered divestment approach’: DIPAM Secretary, c)Investing in Cryptocurrency? Risks, Safety Legal Status, Future in India, d) Security issues to be addressed for Virtual Board Meetings: Before they become a Norm Post Pandemic, e) Corporate Board has more women in 25 largest initial public offerings (IPOs) of 2020 and f) Privatisation to unleash exciting opportunities, boost investment: India Inc

Events Expo showcasing national and global upcoming events, programs, workshops, conferences, etc. for participation of the members. This issue covers IICA 4 months online Certificate Program in Corporate Governance starting from 01st April, 2021 and IIM KOZHIKODE Professional Certificate Program in Business Management staring from 19th March, 2021 .

Global Events, suggested are AICD online program on Reporting to the Directors (March 15 to April 11, 2021) and CIPFA Diploma in Corporate Governance via Virtual Classroom (March 23 to November 23, 2021) .