AFRC Hosts Landmark Regional Regulatory Forum 2024 to Restore Public Trust in the Accounting and Audit Profession

The Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) hosted the inaugural Regional Regulatory Forum (RRF), uniting over 350 participants from global regulators, accounting firms, professional bodies, and investors to discuss the future of the accounting profession. Keynote speakers, including Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan and AFRC Chairman Dr. Kelvin Wong, emphasized the importance of robust regulation and collaboration in fostering sustainable development, high-quality financial reporting, and investor confidence. Themed “Transforming Regulation, Governance, and Development for a Resilient and Sustainable Future,” the forum addressed critical topics such as sustainability reporting, technological disruption, and talent management, reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as a hub for thought leadership in the accounting profession.

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