Saudi Arabia insurance reforms will enhance sector – CAIS CEO

Saudi Arabia insurance reforms will enhance sector – CAIS CEO

However, he expects the adoption of IFRS 17 standards by the insurance sector in the Kingdom will help solve the problem. IFRS 17 is an International Financial Reporting Standard that was issued by the International Accounting Standards Board in May 2017. The financial statements of insurance companies on the Capital Market Authority (CMA) website are not sufficient for taking an investment decision, said Binmayouf. The standard will provide a more accurate supervision and disclosure process in the development of financial statements, giving investors a clearer idea of whether they want to invest in the company or not, he said. “Investors should look at the status of insurance companies in terms of the board of directors and committees, and review the strategic plan and financial statements to make the investment decision,” he said. That will lead to more capital flowing into the insurance sector, while supporting its stability, he said. IFRS 17 will be implemented in stages, as decided by the central bank. Copyright: Arab News © 2021 All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( ).