🏛️ Standard-setters Assemble: IFRS Newsletter March 2026
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IFRS Foundation is rolling out major updates—think new accounting models, sustainability standards, and a worldwide conference in London this September. The big players are prepping for a busy year, and standard-setters everywhere are invited to join the action.
Key Points
•📅 Save the Date: World Standard-setters Conference hits London on September 28–29, 2026.
•👥 IASB Moves: New accounting model for interest rate risk and clarifications on the fair value option in IAS 28.
•🌎 ISSB Action: Targeted amendments to IFRS S2 and new jurisdictional tools for global adoption.
•✉️ Open for Comment: Fresh consultations mean your voice matters in shaping global standards.
🎫 The Conference Countdown
Dust off your best blazer: the 2026 World Standard-setters Conference is coming to London.
28–29 September marks the IFRS Foundation’s annual get-together at Hilton London Canary Wharf. Expect panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and networking galore with international peers, IASB and ISSB members, and Foundation staff.
"The WSS Conference is open to all national standard-setters. Two reps per nation—watch for your invite!"
🏦 IASB Highlights: Numbers, Models, and More
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) is keeping accountants on their toes. Here’s what’s new:
A fresh accounting model for managing interest rate risk in financial institutions—because volatility never sleeps.
Clarifying the fair value option in IAS 28—making investments less ambiguous.
Illustrative examples for reporting uncertainties in financial statements, so no more guessing games.
Amendments for hyperinflationary currencies—turning chaos into clarity for those battling runaway inflation.
🌱 ISSB Updates: Sustainability Steps Forward
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is making moves:
Targeted amendments to IFRS S2 to help with implementation—aka, less head-scratching for preparers.
Jurisdictional Rationale Guide and Readiness Assessment Tool added to the ISSB toolkit—making global adoption a breeze.
Regulatory Implementation Advisors Programme launched, so everyone gets a helping hand.
"ISSB’s toolkit is leveling up—adoption and implementation just got easier."
📰 News & Open Consultations: Your Turn
Stay tuned for IFRS Foundation updates across accounting and sustainability. Plus, new consultations are open, so it’s your chance to influence the future of international standards.
