
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil has opened a public consultation to update accounting standards for publicly held companies, aiming to align domestic requirements with international financial reporting frameworks. Alignment with International Accounting Standards On 5 October 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) initiated a public…

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) opened a public consultation on 5 October 2026 to update accounting rules for investment funds, aiming to align the national regulatory framework with international accounting standards (IFRS). Scope and Phased Implementation of the Proposed Convergence The regulatory update is designed to bring…

Brazil's Securities and Exchange Commission, CVM, has launched a public call for input to evaluate its corporate governance reporting framework for publicly traded companies. Scope and Regulatory Context The Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil, through its Advisory for Economic Analysis, Risk Management and Integrity, released Public Call for Input…

EFRAG has been awarded the ISAR Honours 2026 International Award for its ESRS Knowledge Hub, an interactive platform designed to make sustainability reporting knowledge accessible and support the practical implementation of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. Recognition at UN Trade and Development Session The award was presented during the ISAR…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new rules and amendments designed to establish a tailored regulatory framework for crypto asset custody by registered investment advisers and regulated funds. Proposed Framework and Regulatory Objectives On 1 October 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission introduced proposed rules and amendments aimed…

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board has published the 2026 edition of its handbook, incorporating five volumes that cover quality management, auditing, and sustainability assurance standards. Five-Volume Structure of the 2026 Edition The updated publication organizes international pronouncements into five separate volumes. Volume 1 contains standards for quality management,…

The European Commission has appointed Paulina Dejmek Hack as Director-General of its Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union, effective 1 October 2026. New leadership at DG FISMA The European Commission appointed Paulina Dejmek Hack as Director-General of the Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital…

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has released a study detailing how climate change affects life and health insurers alongside occupational pension providers, highlighting extreme heat as the primary climate-related liability risk for these sectors. Growing Health Hazards and Population Impacts Heatwaves represent the deadliest climate-related hazard in Europe.…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has voted to propose rule amendments intended to broaden retail investor participation in private market strategies while maintaining investor safeguards. Proposed Regulatory Changes for Investment Advisers and Funds On 30 September 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to propose regulatory amendments designed…

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