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European Commission consults on improving the quality and enforcement of corporate reporting

Published on: 15 November 2021

Published by LNB News

LNB News 15/11/2021

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Issue Date: 15 November 2021

Published Date: 15 November 2021

Jurisdiction(s): United Kingdom

Article summary

The European Commission has opened a consultation on improving the quality and enforcement of corporate reporting. The results will feed into an impact assessment the Commission will prepare in 2022 with a view to assessing problems with the quality of corporate reporting and comparing possible options to remedy them. Responses are sought by 4 February 2022.

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