The Hub May, 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.

Effective communication by the companies with its stakeholders and society where it operates is an essential aspect of long-term growth and value creation. Limited engagement on social issues affecting large stakeholders of a company may not be a suitable option in corporate strategy to keep the organization away from non-business aspects in the era where sustainability and responsible business practices are taking people’s attention more seriously. Corporate Activism in respect of social issues in a world which has been polarized given various geopolitical forces, flow of unreliable information on influential social media platforms and contemporary issues, is need to be taken with more proactive and progressive approach.

Setting in the Hub – May, 2022 issue highlights "The Future of Corporate Activism: 2022 Global Communication Report" a report from USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations, California.

Vignettes showcase the highlights of power talk with Richard Rekhy, Ex-CEO, KPMG-India professional director, on the topic of “The wheels of Corporate Governance and evolving roles of Boards and Independent Directors.

Regulatory Worktop shares the key updates about, a) Competition Commission modifies form for M&A approvals, b) MCA issues Report of the Company Law Committee, c) SEBI advised exchanges to put in place Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for dispute resolution, d) IBBI proposes tweaks in rules to reduce delays in corporate insolvency process, and e) SEBI clarification on omnibus approval for Related Party Transactions;

Regulators Eye focus on the key updates relating to a) Acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk, b) Merger of HDFC Ltd and HDFC Bank; c) Corporate Governance: The Cornerstone of an Enduring Company – Sequoia India; d) India creates least number of companies in four years in last fiscal, and e) India's policy challenges will hinder net-zero progress: Moody's

Events Expo showcases relevant national and global upcoming events, programs, workshops, conferences, etc. for participation of the members. This issue covers CII Certified Virtual Training on ESG Framework & Metrics | May 4-5, 2022 and IICA Master class | Building Better Boards | May 26-28, 2022 | Goa

Global Events, suggested are Virtus International Corporate Governance Conference | May 26, 2022 and Financial Leadership Series: Emerging Topics in Sustainability | LeBow School of Business | May 06, 2022