IVS 500 Financial Instruments Exposure Draft

Objective

Questions for Respondents

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* The objective of IVS 500 Financial Instruments is to establish principles that will enable entities to derive fit-for-purpose valuations of financial instruments in all market conditions and circumstances, and for whatever purpose it is required, including for financial, tax and regulatory reporting.

Question 1: Do you agree with the proposed objective? Why or why not? If you agree with only parts of the proposed objectives, please specify what you agree and disagree with. If you disagree with the proposal, please explain what you propose instead and why.

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* Question 2: The Exposure Draft is focused on the requirements that have to be met for two elements, Governance and Data, of the proposed standard in order for an entity to arrive at a fit-for-purpose valuation of financial instruments. Do you agree that the requirements are clear, complete and provide adequate guidance to ensure compliance? Why or why not? If you agree with only parts of the requirements, please specify what you agree and disagree with. If you disagree with the requirements, please explain what you propose instead and why. If you think the requirements are incomplete, please explain what you propose should be included and why.