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EU’s raw materials warning, Abe replacement, why Wirecard’s auditors failed

FT News Briefing
FT News Briefing
Episode • Aug 31, 2020 • 9m

The European Commission plans to warn member states that the EU is overly reliant on importing critical raw materials, and Japan is getting ready to pick a new prime minister after Shinzo Abe announced he is resigning.  Plus, the FT’s tax and accountancy correspondent, Tabby Kinder, explains why - despite auditors’ promises to change after the Wirecard scandal -  things in the industry might stay the same. 


EU sounds alarm on critical raw materials shortages

ft.com/content/8f153358-810e-42b3-a529-a5a6d0f2077f?


Japan set for new PM in weeks as Shinzo Abe’s party plans speedy vote

https://www.ft.com/content/343dac7a-8260-46cc-a0b2-a4e37ba595e0


PwC pledges to review fraud detection after Wirecard scandal shakes industry

https://www.ft.com/content/c7dfdff2-e834-434d-aa0c-7876dc04a9a5



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