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2025 U.S. Corporate Governance Trends: Activism, DEI Pushback & Tax Shifts
The corporate governance culture is evolving at knots' speed. By 2025, activism, resistance to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)...

Directors' Institute
Jul 27 min read


SEBI Imposes ₹25 Lakh Fine on BSE for Granting Early Access to Corporate Disclosures
Introduction In a significant move reflecting the importance of equity and transparency in Indian capital markets, the Bombay Stock...

Directors' Institute
Jul 16 min read


Empowering Corporate Accountability: Inside GRI’s New Climate Change and Energy Standards
As the world moves into an age where climate transparency is no longer an option but a requirement, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)...

Directors' Institute
Jun 305 min read


Reimagining the Indian Boardroom: Why Global collaborations Are No Longer a Luxury—But a Necessity
The Changing Landscape of Indian Governance Until recently, many Indian boardrooms followed a well-worn path. Governance was often seen...

Directors' Institute
Jun 304 min read


Directors' Institute - World Council of Directors, in partnership with Woosong University
In a rapidly changing global business landscape, staying ahead of the curve means embracing cutting-edge technologies that drive...

Directors' Institute
Jun 273 min read


AI for Leadership: Strategic Intelligence in the Boardroom
Presented by Directors' Institute - World Council of Directors, in partnership with Woosong University In today’s rapidly evolving...

Directors' Institute
Jun 273 min read


Mastering Leadership: 5 Essential Skills for Modern Success
In today's world, which is constantly evolving and interconnected, leadership is not defined by title or upper management. Leadership is...

Directors' Institute
Jun 266 min read


The Board Code Unveiled: Essential Etiquette for Productive Board Meetings
In the context of corporate governance, the boardroom represents the highest level of decision-making and governance. It is in this place...

Directors' Institute
Jun 266 min read


Navigating the UK's Audit and Corporate Governance Reforms
UK’s Big Business Reforms After Corporate Collapses After some big UK companies like Carillion and BHS and Thomas Cook went down and the...

Directors' Institute
Jun 259 min read


From Oil to Wind: How ONGC Green’s Bold Moves Signal India’s Renewable Energy Revolution.
Once known solely for pumping barrels of oil from the belly of the earth, India’s energy giant ONGC is now tapping into something a...

Directors' Institute
Jun 257 min read


Strive Asset Management's Push to Decouple CEO Compensation from ESG and DEI Metrics
In today’s boardrooms, one topic has quietly vaulted to the front lines of governance battles: CEO compensation tied to ESG compensation...

Directors' Institute
Jun 2510 min read


Independent Directors: Catalysts for Advancing ESG Agendas in Corporate Boards
Businesses are under unexpected pressure to transition from ethical capitalism and shareholder advocacy to climate imperatives and...

Directors' Institute
Jun 2410 min read


The Hidden Power of Organisational Structure: Why It Matters More Than You Think
In today's busy and fast world where companies try hard to win, most bosses think only about clever ideas, latest machines or finding top...

Directors' Institute
Jun 247 min read


Beyond Tokenism: Advancing Gender Diversity and Inclusion in Corporate Boardrooms
Gender diversity has become one of the most important topics to talk about when it comes to responsible leadership and good corporate...

Directors' Institute
Jun 2411 min read


Leadership Shake-up at IndusInd Bank: Deputy CEO Resigns Amid Major Accounting Lapses
A recent development in banking industry has sent shockwaves across India’s banking and corporate governance landscape, IndusInd Bank,...

Directors' Institute
Jun 247 min read


9th Circuit Ruling Tightens Section 12(a)(2): What It Means for Boards, Compliance and Capital Markets Strategy
Some rulings quietly pass by without shaking much ground — this one won’t. For professionals who've spent years navigating the complex...

Directors' Institute
Jun 2411 min read


Shaping Organisational Culture: The Role of Boards, CHROs, CLOs, and the C-Suite
When you hear "company culture," you may envision ping-pong tables, snacks, or trendy office environments. But true company culture is...

Directors' Institute
Jun 236 min read


Fostering Organizational Excellence through Collaborative R&D Practices
As technology evolves at a rapid pace and global interdependence increases, traditional innovation models are falling short....

Directors' Institute
Jun 236 min read


Why India Is Becoming a Magnet for Global Talent and Independent Directors
India which was once mostly known as a place for back-office work for big global companies, is now quickly changing into a hotspot for...

Directors' Institute
Jun 208 min read


IEPFA and SEBI Launch 'Niveshak Shivirs' to Help Investors Reclaim Unclaimed Shares and Dividends.
Imagine discovering a long-lost treasure. That is what most Indian investors are sitting on without even realising it—a treasure trove of...

Directors' Institute
Jun 187 min read
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