Developments of interest this week are set out below.
Ireland
- IAASA has published summary information of its financial reporting enforcement activities undertaken during 2017.
- The CRO have issued their regular gazette.
UK
European
- The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have announced a multilateral agreement on the exchange of information between the ECB and AML/CFT competent authorities.
- The Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance set up by the European Commission (EC) has published its first report on companies' disclosure of climate-related information.
International
- At its upcoming meeting, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) will discuss 5 of the 25 concerns regarding IFRS 17 'Insurance Contracts' that were identified in October 2018 as candidates for potential amendments.