The Hub November, 2022, 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.

ESG disclosure is a form of public reporting by an organization’s management team about its performance across a variety of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues. Collective global efforts toward greater sustainability have created the need for organizations of all sizes to be more transparent about what they’re doing to manage environmental, social, and governance risks. As a result, stock exchanges, regulatory bodies, and other government agencies have mandated ESG-related disclosures. For ensuring a sustainable growth path, companies need to incorporate sustainability approach in their strategy and culture while developing capabilities to face cost associated with such transition.

Setting in the Hub – November, 2022 issue highlights "Sustainable is Attainable – Build ESG capabilities with Integrated Value Reporting" an article from Accenture.

Vignettes showcase an Interview with Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai titled "Independent directors are not investigators".

Regulatory Worktop shares the key updates about, a) Competition Commission of India slaps Rs. 936-cr fine on Google, b) Compilation of Informal Guidance - SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, c) ‘Bigtechs’ pose systemic risks to financial stability: RBI paper, d) Standardisation of Rating Scales Used by Credit Rating Agencies and e) RBI to commence first Digital Rupee pilot in the wholesale segment on November 1, 2022

Regulators Eye focus on the key updates relating to a) MCA probing books of MG Motor India over alleged irregularities, b) Corporate Governance issues of Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL), c) SEBI clears Government proposal to turn Vodafone Idea dues into equity, d) Data privacy for the future and the Indian story: Grant Thorntan, and e) Most companies stick with auditor after 5-year term

Events Expo showcases relevant national and global upcoming events, programs, workshops, conferences, etc. for participation of the members. This issue covers Conference on Corporate Frauds: Governance & Risk Management | CII | Nov 17, 2022 and Developing Commercial and Financial Skills for Strategic Business Decisions | IIM Ahmedabad | Nov 28 – Dec 02, 2022.

Global Events, suggested are Making Sustainability Real: The Model Mandate for Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals | ICGN | Nov 09, 2022 and Technology & Cyber in the Boardroom | NACD | Nov 08, 2022.