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Cover IMF Working Papers
Accounting Standards and Insurer Solvency Assessment
Peter Windsor
,
Jeffery Yong
, and
Michelle Chong-Tai Bell
The paper explores the use of accounting standards for insurer solvency assessment in the context of the implementation of IFRS 17. The paper is based on the results of a survey of 20 insurance supervisors. Overall, IFRS 17 is a welcome development but there will be challenges of implementation. Not many insurance supervisors currently intend to use IFRS 17 as a basis for solvency assessment of insurers. Perceived shortcomings can be overcome by supervisors providing clear specifications where the principles-based standard allows a range of approaches. Accounting standards can provide a ready-made valuation framework for supervisors developing new solvency frameworks.
Keywords:
WP; insurance contract; insurance supervisor; impact study; insurance liability; measurement approach; solvency position; Insurers; Supervisors; IFRS; IFRS 17; Solvency; Capital; Supervision; accounting practice; International Financial Reporting Standards; Insurance companies; Accounting standards; Insurance; Global; Africa
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
Kingdom of the Netherlands-Netherlands: Financial Sector Assessment Program:: Technical Note-Securities Supervision-Selected Issues Regarding the Regulators, Auditor Oversight, and Collective Investment Scheme Management
International Monetary Fund. Monetary and Capital Markets Department
This Technical Note discusses the findings and recommendations of the Financial Sector Assessment Program for the Netherlands regarding auditor oversight, collective investment fund management, and regulatory issues. The legal regime and the day-to-day supervision activities conducted by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets and the Dutch central bank are extensive and consistent with international expectations. The approach to the supervision of the small but growing crowd-funding sector strikes a fair balance between enhancing innovation and protecting investors. The Dutch regime for audits and auditor oversight also complies with the expectations of the International Organization of Securities Commissions and appears to work well in practice.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; audit firm; fund manager; UCITS fund; investment fund; risk management; quality-control system; management company; open-end fund; unit trust; business operation; audit client; Auditing; Compliance audit; Mutual funds; Financial sector stability; Audit standards and procedures; Global; Europe
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
Germany: Financial Sector Assessment Program: Detailed Assessment of Observance of IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulations
International Monetary Fund
Germany has a comprehensive legislative and institutional framework for the effective supervision of the securities markets. The overall level of compliance with the IOSCO principles is high. There are significant industry concerns about the implementation costs resulting from a rapidly changing legislative framework. The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin’s) overall approach to supervision relies very heavily on the flow of information, auditors’ reports, and compliance with legislative obligations. Regulators at both the federal and state levels work with a clear legal framework and clearly defined powers and responsibilities.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; financial market; insider trading; capital market; business organisation; market intermediary; BaFin staff; target company; investment funds; asset management company; risk assessment; internal audit; exchange market; Securities; Stock markets; Compliance audit; Europe
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
Kingdom of the Netherlands-Netherlands: Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation: Detailed Assessment of Observance on IOSCO Principles and Objectives of Securities Regulation
International Monetary Fund
The Netherlands Authority for Financial Markets (AFM) has developed a robust supervisory framework, which exhibits high levels of implementation of the International Organization of Securities Commissions Principles. The AFM’s efforts are complemented by The NetherlandsCentral bank's (DNB) program of prudential supervision, which is reasonable and credible. Gaps in the legal framework for issuers, and on management of collective investment schemes, in the case of the DNB, have imposed limitations. Their ability to react in a swift manner to emerging risks in the financial sector is limited.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; management company; audit firm; open-end fund; insider trading; equity capital; Auditing; Securities; Compliance audit; Legal support in revenue administration; Europe