IASB announces IFRS 17 release date
15 May, 2017
The IASB has announced that it expects to publish its insurance contracts standard, IFRS 17, on 18 May 2017. In addition, the IASB expects to publish a proposed IFRS taxonomy update on insurance contracts and host two live web presentations on the standard.
The web presentations will provide an overview of the new requirements and will allow participants to ask questions. Registration is required (on the IASB's website) for the 18 May web presentations:
Stay tuned to IAS Plus for information on IFRS 17; we will have timely, comprehensive coverage of the new insurance contracts standard to help readers understand the requirements and implications.