EFRAG has published the October edition of the EFRAG Update, summarising public technical discussions, decisions taken during the past month, open consultations, upcoming events, and vacancies across financial and sustainability reporting.
Leadership Appointments and International Recognition
A major highlight of the report is the appointment of Kristian Koktvedgaard as Acting Chair of the EFRAG Sustainability Reporting Board.
The organisation also announced that it won the ISAR Honours 2026 International Award in recognition of the EFRAG ESRS Knowledge Hub.
Financial and Sustainability Consultations and Initiatives
In financial reporting, EFRAG highlighted its public consultation on a Draft Comment Letter regarding proposed targeted amendments to the IFRS Foundation Constitution. Additionally, an event titled 'IFRS 18: What Will Change?' is scheduled for 2 December 2026 to provide updates relevant to analysts and investors.
Regarding sustainability reporting, EFRAG has opened public consultations on the EFRAG Sustainability Reporting Agenda for 2027–2029 and launched a survey on the cost-benefit analysis of ESRS-40a. A call for tenders has also been issued to build an Education and Certification Platform within the ESRS Knowledge Hub.
