UK Watchdog Blocks Nike, Lacoste & Superdry Ads Over Misleading Green Claims
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned online ads from Nike, Lacoste and Superdry, saying the companies made “misleading” sustainability claims without enough evidence to support them.
UK To Ease Licensing Rules As Global Regulators Warm Up To Fintechs
The UK is preparing to introduce a new licensing system to make it easier for fintech companies to operate, as regulators increasingly acknowledge the sector’s growing importance in modern financial services.
EFRAG Unveils Draft For Simplified EU Sustainability Reporting Standards
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has released a draft of simplified sustainability reporting standards that could sharply reduce reporting requirements for companies under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Suparna Mitra Appointed CEO & MD Of TeamLease; Ashok Reddy & Manish Sabharwal Redesignated
Suparna Mitra has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD) of TeamLease Services Limited, with effect from February 2, 2026.
Women Hold 25% Of External Director Roles On Startup IPO Boards, Says Longhouse
A Longhouse report shows that nearly 90% of external Directors in Indian startups are appointed during IPO preparation.
RBI Updates Banking Regulations, Issues Amendments On Exposures & Credit Reporting
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued amendments to update various banking regulations.
MeitY Invites Comments On Promotion & Regulation Of Online Gaming Rules
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has opened a public consultation on the draft Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2025.
Ramesh M. Bhujang Joins Solar Industries India As Independent Director
Ramesh M. Bhujang has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director (Additional Director) of Solar Industries India Limited, with effect from December 3, 2025.
EU Proposes Financial ‘Super-Regulator’ To Unify Market Oversight
The European Commission on Thursday unveiled a plan to strengthen the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) as a financial “super-regulator” for the 27-nation bloc.
Rethinking Corporate Stewardship: The Future of Board Leadership and Directorship
India’s boardrooms today operate within frameworks that are largely Western in vocabulary and spirit — accountability, independence, audit, disclosure, fiduciary duty. These concepts have served us well in building transparency and discipline.
