Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Broader role lined up for banking auditors


Financial services auditors could see a wider role, plus more communication with regulators

External auditors could have their role expanded in the financial services industry, according to the European Commission.

The EC's green paper "Corporate governance in financial institutions and remuneration policies" flags up potentially expanding the reporting scheme by which auditors alert the board and supervisory authorities of any substantial risks they discover in the performance of their duties.

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