Committees

• Deloitte released a report titled "The Audit Committee: A North Star for CFOs Navigating Uncharted Waters," emphasizing the need for collaboration between Thai CFOs and audit committees to ensure corporate resilience. • The study reveals that 90% of audit committee members expect the CFO to serve as a critical bridge between management and the board, with an equal percentage prioritizing visibility into finance systems and processes. • This alignment is essential for navigating global volatility, as it ensures transparency and stronger governance during periods of economic instability.

• On April 9, 2026, the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) held an Economic Dialogue session. • The event featured discussions with Valdis Dombrovskis, Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, and Andrew Bailey, Chair of the Financial Stability Board. • These exchanges are critical for aligning EU economic productivity goals with global financial stability standards.

• The European Parliament's committees are convening this week to address a diverse range of global and regional issues, including support for Ukraine and the International Criminal Court (ICC). • Key discussions will feature high-level participants such as Pascal Lamy and Sabine Weyand, focusing on economic security, Israel, Switzerland, and Africa. • The agenda includes critical policy reviews on the EU's performance framework regulation, market integration, minimum wage protection, and the EU Strategies on Ports and Maritime Industries.

• Trump 2.0 policies terminated or overhauled HHS advisory committees, including ACIP with all members replaced in January 2026 by RFK Jr., leading to weakened hepatitis B and COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. • NIH advisory councils have not met, with the director's committee disbanded for over a year; USPSTF has not met since March 2025. • Senator Murray criticized leadership for prohibiting NIH grant processes; new ACIP includes controversial figures like an Alzheimer's patient from the withdrawn aducanumab trial.

• House Committee on Appropriations convenes multiple subcommittees on March 26, 2026, covering agriculture, homeland security, financial services, labor, health, and commerce. • Hearings include Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration at 10:00 AM in Rayburn HOB 2362-A. • Sessions address critical budget areas amid ongoing fiscal deliberations for federal agencies.