The Business Bytes
KOLKATA, APRIL 05, 2024 (TBB BUREAU):
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) orchestrated a momentous event in Singapore on April 5th and 6th, 2024, with its 3rd International Conference themed “Building Resilient & Sustainable Economies.”
The prestigious gathering attracted luminaries from the corporate and diplomatic realms, including esteemed Chief Guest Lim Hwee Hua, Acting Chair of the International Valuation Standards Council, and Guest of Honour Dr. Shilpak Ambule, High Commissioner of India to Singapore.
Lim Hwee Hua, in her address, lauded the symbiotic vision shared by IVSC and ICSI, where Company Secretaries emerge as strategic advisors fostering value creation within organizations. She underscored the pivotal role of international standards in fortifying institutions like ICSI, emphasizing the significance of governance models sculpted by Company Secretaries that blend compliance with forward-thinking strategies.
Echoing these sentiments, Guest of Honour Dr. Shilpak Ambule emphasized the paramount importance of resilient and sustainable economies, particularly pertinent to both India and Singapore. Dr. Ambule spotlighted ICSI’s pivotal role in nurturing good corporate governance, citing Company Secretaries as guardians of transparency and ethical conduct. Their expertise, he asserted, fosters trust and stability within the economic ecosystem of each nation.
CS B Narasimhan, President of ICSI, provided insights into the parallels resonating with the Indian economy, envisioning a trajectory towards a Viksit Bharat (Developed India). This vision aligns seamlessly with Singapore’s aspirations, as both nations emerge as global hubs for Fintech, Green Finance, and more.
CS Manish Gupta, Immediate Past President of ICSI, shed light on the Institute’s global outreach and the conference’s theme of “Building Resilient & Sustainable Economies.” He underscored ICSI’s initiatives in empowering professionals beyond borders to bolster the foundational framework of Corporate Governance.
The conference also witnessed the unveiling of several publications, including the CS Connect Mobile Application and the “Corporate Governance from Compliance to Excellence” handbook version 3.0, underscoring ICSI’s commitment to advancing best practices in governance.
Distinguished panel discussions and special sessions, including topics like Sustainability Reporting, AI in Compliance, and India-Singapore Bilateral Ties, offered unparalleled insights into the latest trends in governance and sustainability.
With esteemed knowledge partners such as the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), Malaysian Association of Chartered Secretaries (MACS), and the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC), the event served as a convergence point for thought leaders from across economies, fostering rich discussions and exchanges that will shape the future of governance and sustainability on a global scale.
