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The Role of IFRS in Simplifying Cross-Border Financial Reporting 

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The Role of IFRS in Simplifying Cross-Border Financial Reporting In todays interconnected world, businesses are no longer confined by borders. This is where International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) come into play. But what does it really mean to be IFRS-compliant? What is IFRS Compliance? Why is it important?

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Cross-Listed Companies, Navigating International Reporting Standards 

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For example, while South African companies follow International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the US requires compliance with its Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). IFRS is principles-based and allows for some judgment in financial reporting, while GAAP is more rigid, rules-based, and less forgiving.

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ICICI Lombard targets 18-20% ROE, heavily investing in health insurance, says CFO Gopal Balachandran

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The insurer has achieved a ninefold increase in policy issuance while reducing headcount by 20 per cent, through technology investments. CFO Gopal Balachandran outlines the companys focus on health insurance expansion, regulatory compliance, IFRS 17 preparedness, and its approach to profitability and risk management.

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Automated Financial Reporting: A call to Excellence

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Automation helps organizations comply with IFRS, GRAP, and local tax regulations by ensuring all reporting follows the latest legal frameworks. However, the long term savings far outweigh the investment. More focus on strategic decision-making instead of crunching numbers.

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IFRS 17 challenges: Disrupting business as usual

Future CFO

One of the major IFRS 17 challenges is that it’s disrupting business as usual for insurers. According to a WTW IRS 17 survey, there are major post-implementation challenges that insurers still need to overcome after reporting their half-year 2023 results under IFRS 17 for the first time.

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IFRS 17: Huge work required before delivery success

Future CFO

Insurers have reported that there is still a huge amount of work to complete in order to successfully deliver IFRS 17 ahead of the 2023 deadline, said WTW recently. According to WTW’s latest survey, entitled ‘IFRS 17: Will we make it?’, insurers report material progress has been made since WTW’s previous IFRS 17 poll in 2021.

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Lower for longer

Simply Treasury

Taking an assured dry loss or preferring an investment with relative positive returns and limited volatility is a real strategic choice to consider. Some have already invested in long-term. Investment in longer bonds has been tested and became now unproductive. Isn't it time to completely revisit your investment policy?

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