To give a greater European voice to the International Valuation Standards, the IVSC has appointed a number of experts to its new Europe Board, which met for the first time in Paris on February 26, according to an announcement. The board, which is chaired by former Duff & Phelps European leader, Yann Magnan, is comprised of valuation, finance, and regulatory experts who will “encourage and support the implementation of internationally-agreed valuation principles.” The formation of this new board also helps to ensure that European-specific input continues to the IVSC's standards boards and standards consultations.