The report contains an analysis of the underlying causes of the crisis, the implications for international capital markets, and recommendations that address the issues facing securities regulators. The report includes recommendations by the Technical Committee for future IOSCO work to counter these issues in three areas, including accounting. These are:
- Issuer transparency and investor due diligence.
- Firm risk management and prudential supervision.
- Valuation and accounting issues.
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