New alignment project can 'cut the clutter' in business reporting

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Today a new project will be launched to promote alignment between the major financial and non-financial standard-setters globally - Richard Howitt of the IIRC explains the thinking behind the ambitious new initiative

Business knows it has to change to survive. The concept of 'business as usual' has become redundant. It is now commonplace in business circles to hear dire warnings about how artificial intelligence...

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