Good morning, everyone.
It is a pleasure to be back at the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) Regional Regulatory Forum, and to chair this first panel on regulating emerging risks, strengthening governance and protecting public trust.
When we speak about a successful financial centre, we naturally refer to the capital it attracts, the listings it hosts, and the products it offers. Those numbers matter. But behind every investment decision lies something more fundamental: financial information that investors can trust, supported by independent, high-quality audits.
Without reliable financial reporting, investors cannot properly distinguish performance from promise, or sustainable value from short-term appearance. Capital may still come, but it will not stay with confidence
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