The Hub September, 2023, monthly e-newsletter from Independent Directors’ Databank provides 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.

Human progress supported by sustainable and inclusive growth is a widely shared objective and increasingly features in the agenda of G20 economies. Tremendous advances have been made by the economies in the past half century in raising living standards and, more recently, in the commitment to address climate change. Yet several trends across the G20 economies, which constitute about 85 to 90 percent of global GDP and 65 percent of the world’s population, underscore the need for further action: global growth has slowed; new technologies including AI promise future productivity growth but may come with potentially significant labor displacement; and net-zero goals remain elusive despite global commitments under the Paris Agreement.

Setting in the Hub – September, 2023 issue highlights “Driving sustainable and inclusive growth in G20 economies” a research report from Mckinsey & Co.

Vignettes showcase an article by Shri Raghu Mohan, Senior Journalist, titled “Director’s Special”

Regulatory Worktop shares the key updates about, a) SEBI proposes disassociation of market intermediaries from unregistered ‘finfluencers’, b) RBI release on Developmental and Regulatory Policy review, c) SEBI Consultation paper on reviewing ‘Delisting norms for equity shares’, d) IBBI research report on Effectiveness of Resolution Process in India and e) CCI draft regulations for Settlement and Commitment scheme under Competition Act.

Regulators Eye focus on the key updates relating to a) NFRA on reliability and validity of audits, b) India Inc turning young at Boards, c) Chartered Accountants to focus on Climate & Carbon footprints, CSR, ESG practices, d) Evolving Environmental focus in CSR spending by companies and e) Board renewal at Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).

Events Expo showcases relevant national and global upcoming events, programs, workshops, conferences, etc. for participation of the members. This issue covers 3rd International Conference On Corporate Governance And Sustainable Development | GRFCG | 16-17 September, 2023 and 2. Emerging Women Leaders Program | CII | 3-12 September, 2023.

Global Events, suggested are Adapt or Perish – the technology challenge for boards | CGI | 13 September, 2023 and Reshaping Governance in a Sustainability Era | INSEAD | 07 September, 2023.