🌐IFRS Foundation Tackles Future: Strategic Priorities & Transformation
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The IFRS Foundation Trustees are on a mission to future-proof the organization with new strategies and a transformation program. Key topics include funding, global stakeholder engagement, and adapting to regional developments.
Key Points
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🌍 Global Mission: IFRS Standards are recognized worldwide, adding value to capital markets.
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💸 Funding Focus: Short-term priorities include adjusting contributions for inflation and renewing ISSB funding.
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📅 Future Plans: Concurrent agenda consultations for IASB and ISSB set for 2027.
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🌱 Sustainability Push: Significant progress in ISSB Standards adoption across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
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🤖 AI Impact: Discussions on the implications of generative AI on the Foundation's work.
🏛 Governance in Action
The IFRS Foundation Trustees gathered in London from October 21-23, reinforcing their mission to develop globally recognized standards. These standards are crucial for providing investors with financially material information and ensuring sustainable funding for the organization. The Trustees are committed to a transparent and rigorous process, which requires specialist skills and global engagement to avoid undue influence.
🌍 Regional Developments
Key stakeholders, including the US Securities and Exchange Commission, provided feedback on regional developments. There has been significant progress in the adoption of ISSB Standards in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The Trustees discussed opportunities and risks related to the EU’s Omnibus process and stressed the importance of maintaining a good dialogue with regulators and standard-setters globally.
💡 Transformation Programme
The Trustees reviewed the two-year transformation programme aimed at making the organization future-ready. This includes a cost-savings review and a new funding strategy. Short-term priorities involve adjusting contributions for inflation and extending ISSB’s seed funding. The mid-term goal is a 'fair share' funding model based on broader jurisdictional contributions.
📊 Financial and Strategic Insights
Erkki Liikanen, Chair of the Trustees, emphasized the need for strong, independent institutions with diversified funding. The Trustees also discussed the Foundation’s financial position, budget, and plans for a longer-term organizational strategy. They plan to consult on proposed amendments to maintain diversity and geographic balance on the boards. The impact of advances in generative AI was also on the agenda, highlighting the Foundation's commitment to staying ahead of technological changes.
