The Hub February, 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.

Engaging with various stakeholders of the society has become an important part of successful companies and is an essential ingredient of sustainable growth strategies. The setting section of this issue of the Newsletter explores the Asia trends of Corporate purpose-related communications across different companies. It is observed that a large number of companies are not very frequent in such communication efforts and this difference can also be measured in sector specific trends. Companies with more purpose-related communications gets better public attention and stakeholder engagement.

Setting in the Hub – February, 2022 issue highlights “Asia Corporate Purpose Monitor” a report from The Conference Board.

Vignettes showcase the highlights of power talk with Prof. Rajesh Chakrabarti, Director, MDI – Gurugram, on the topic of “Spillover Effects of Crises in the Independent Director Market”.

Regulatory Worktop shares the key updates about, a) SEBI (LODR) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 introduce stricter norms for appointment of MD/WTD/Manager at listed companies, b) RBI Master Circular on Bank Finance to Non-Banking Financial Companies, c) SEBI Consultation paper on ESG Rating Providers for Security Market, d) Registration of Factors (Reserve Bank) Regulations, 2022, and e) Framework for operationalzing the Gold Exchange in India;.

Regulators Eye focus on the key updates relating to a) Independent directors of PTC Financial Services (PFS) resign over corporate governance issues; b) Independent Directors of Future Retail set to decline Amazon’s financial help offer, c) Alka Mittal becomes first woman to head ONGC as CMD, d) FDI flows to India slip 26% in 2021: UN report, and e) Learning for investors from Elizabeth Holmes’ conviction.

Events Expo showcases relevant national and global upcoming events, programs, workshops, conferences, etc. for participation of the members. This issue covers CII MSME CEO’s CONCLAVE | Confederation of Indian Industry | February 18, 2022 and Investing in Recovery: Challenges and Opportunities for Indian Securities Markets | NISM | February 24-25, 2022.

Global Events, suggested are Gartner CIO Leadership Forum | February 28 – March 1, 2022, World Sustainable Development Summit 2022 | Towards a Resilient Planet: Ensuring a Sustainable and Equitable Future | February 16-18, 2022 and Webinar: ESG Investing Trends in China/APAC | Fitch & CFA Society Hong-Kong | February 24, 2022.