Keynote address by the IASB Chair at the EFRAG Conference

Andreas Barckow, Chair of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), delivered a keynote address at the EFRAG Conference on 10 December.
Some of the topics covered by him in his address were:
  • Connecting global markets with a common language
  • Strengthening trust through transparency
  • Acknowledging diversity in a connected world
  • Planning with purpose
  • Relevance of financial reporting in a changing world
He concluded the address emphasising the need for transparency to be combined with vigilance to identify emerging issues, adaptability to address them effectively, and inclusivity to reflect the breadth of perspectives that shape our global financial ecosystem.
The complete text of the address may be accessed here.