World watch: Issue 1 2009

This edition of our governance and corporate reporting magazine includes 44 pages of news and views from around the world. Refer to full contents on inside front cover (pdf below).

Governance reporting hot topics include:

European proposals to revamp financial supervision
De Larosière recommendations on EU financial regulation
Obama's key proposals for regulatory reform
Walker reins in financial institutions
Recommendations on remuneration
Push for more shareholder power
G20 action on global crisis

Financial reporting hot topics include:

Financial Crisis Advisory Group delivers its advice
Trustees move to second stage of Constitutional Review
Simplified IFRS for subsidiaries and private companies
Japan roadmap provides direction for IFRS
Insight into proposals for financial statement presentation
Opinion varies on IFRS in the US
Revenue recognition - changes ahead

Assurance hot topics include:

Downturn triggers reporting and audit challenges
UK adopts international audit standards
Clarity project has worldwide support
Global regulators give thumbs up on ISAs
EC moves to adopt Clarity ISAs

Broader reporting hot topics include:

Eurosif calls for greater transparency on ESG
Business is ready for action on climate change
Investment community wants environmental disclosure
Opinion varies on merit of management commentary
What does your reporting say about you?

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