IAS19 current and future - managing a moving target

17th June 2009 at the offices of Lane Clark & Peacock in Utrecht

The unprecedented volatility in the financial markets has hit many defined benefit (“DB”) pension schemes hard. Despite this, due to the way IAS19 currently works, many companies reported an improvement in their scheme’s IAS19 position at the end of 2008.

The financial markets are continuing to pose serious challenges to corporates, with recent significant swings in equity values and bond yields. During the breakfast briefing we will share our practical experience and unique approach to advising on the following issues:

• The lessons that can be learned from accounting disclosures already published as at year end 2008, including how companies handled the implications of the credit crunch, falling equity markets, international plans, and latest longevity indicators;
• What tools are available to help companies better monitor their current accounting positions, and scenario-test them for the future;
• Strategies for reducing accounting volatility;
• Managing international benefit plans; and
• Understanding the impact of potential future changes to IAS19.
  
  

Speakers:

Colin Haines (Partner, LCP LLP, UK office)
Jeroen Koopmans (Partner, LCP Netherlands, Utrecht office)