The Hub May, 2024, 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.

In a globally connected world, organizations are increasingly expected to comment on social, political, and environmental issues. But taking a stance doesn't always make business sense and can backfire when employees or consumers see a disconnect between leaders’ words and actions. To resolve this, design an organization in which regular discussions about social priorities is anticipated; ethical concerns are part of day-to-day work; politics are considered a healthy part of discourse; and everyone is attuned to how corporate choices impact human beings.

Setting in the Hub – May, 2024 issue highlights “Corporate Advocacy in a Time of Social Outrage” an article from Harvard Business Review.

Vignettes showcase an article by Kunal Bahl, Technology Entrepreneur and Investor titled Corporate governance, an imperative for India's startup ecosystem.

Regulatory Worktop shares the key updates about, a) RBI’s draft rules for payment aggregators may impact business models, b) MCA invites public comments on seven crucial rules under IBC, c) SEBI proposes framework for price discovery of shares of Investment Companies, d) RBI’s Supervisory Action against Kotak Mahindra Bank and e) RBI’s draft Master Directions on Electronic Trading Platforms.

Regulators Eye focus on the key updates relating to a) Over half of India's top 100 listed companies voluntarily disclose Scope 3 data in BRSR, b) Linking executive pay to net-zero goals key to climate action: Deloitte survey, c) M&M Finance postpones financial results after detection of fraud, d) FirstCry set to withdraw $500 million IPO papers after regulatory scrutiny and e) Global trade to pickup in 2024: WTO.

Events Expo showcases relevant national and global upcoming events, programs, workshops, conferences, etc. for participation of the members. This issue covers Future Ready CFO | Economics Times | May 15, 2024 and Conference on IBC, 2016 | PHDCCI | May 18, 2024.

Global Events, suggested are Cyber-Risk Oversight for Private Company Boards | NACD | May 16, 2024 and UK Post Office scandal: Where was the Board? | Corporate Governance Institute | May 15, 2024.