The Hub July 2021, monthly e-newsletter from Independent Directors’ Databank gives you a broad view of developments happening around Regulatory framework, Corporate world among other updates.

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

Companies are engaging in climate action as a result of different domestic business drivers: Investing in renewable, innovative and climate friendly products and investing in talent with sustainable growth focus are most often driven by local or regional imperatives. But for most companies operating within global value chains, the pull and push of climate action also comes from best practices, and many companies now understand the potential to demonstrate global leadership through climate action. Companies aspiring to become climate leaders in the global economy have an opportunity to improve their suppliers’ action, pulling more companies along on the path toward a thriving, clean economy.

Setting in the Hub – July, 2021 issue highlights “The Climate Targets of Fortune 500 Companies”.

Vignettes showcase views of Mr. Satish Kumar Gupta, Management and Finance Expert, Experienced IRP, on the Insolvency Code and Its impact on Role of Directors.

Regulatory Worktop, shares the key updates about, a) RBI’s framework for regulation of microfinance loans, b) MCA relaxation for Independent Directors: Delayed Renewal and Registration with penalty, c) Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2021, d) MCA allows Board Meeting via Video Conferencing permanently and e) System Driven Disclosure in Securities Market.

Regulators Eye focus on the key updates relating to a) Reliance Industries AGM: Actions towards Sustainability, b) SEBI’s new regulations for Independent Directors, c) Government’s loan guarantee scheme for COVID affected sectors, d) G7 deal on Minimum Global Corporate Tax: Reason, likely impact, e) The Director’s Guide to Shareholder Activism and f) Corporate Due Diligence and Climate Change.

Events Expo showcase relevant national and global upcoming events, programs, workshops, conferences, etc. for participation of the members. This issue covers ASSOCHAM Virtual Corporate Governance Symposium on “Effective Audit Committee" | 14th July, 2021 and Business and Sustainable Development by IIT Bombay| 26 July – 20 Aug, 2021.

Global Events, suggested are Finance for Non-Finance Directors 2021 – Virtual | 05 Jul 2021 09:00 - 07 Jul 2021 17:00 and ICGN Virtual Forum: Global Governance Innovations - Overview of Changes to Japan’s Corporate Governance Code and ICGN Global Principles | 14 July 2021 (4:00pm JST / 8:00am BST).