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Read more: AASB Highlights Key Accounting and Sustainability Topics in October RoundupAASB Highlights Key Accounting and Sustainability Topics in October Roundup
The Australian Accounting Standards Board published its October edition of the Reporting Roundup on 22 October 2026, outlining key initiatives across financial reporting and sustainability disclosures. Core Focus Areas Covered in the October Update The October Reporting Roundup details several major accounting and reporting developments. Key topics featured in the…
Read more: Platform on Sustainable Finance Details Growth in EU Sustainable Capital FlowsPlatform on Sustainable Finance Details Growth in EU Sustainable Capital Flows
The Platform on Sustainable Finance, an advisory body to the European Commission, has published the second edition of its report monitoring capital flows into sustainable investments, highlighting significant increases in taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure and bank green lending across the European Union. Expanding Corporate Investments in Taxonomy-Aligned Activities Large European Union…
Read more: EU Commission Data Reveals Over 1.2 Trillion Euros Invested in Sustainable ActivitiesEU Commission Data Reveals Over 1.2 Trillion Euros Invested in Sustainable Activities
More than 1.2 trillion euros has been invested in sustainable activities across the European Union since 2021, according to figures released by the European Commission. The data underlines expanding market adoption of the EU sustainable finance framework to support decarbonisation, strengthen energy security and accelerate clean technology deployment. Taxonomy Alignment…
Read more: SEC Schedules Public Roundtable on Machine-Understandable Data and Super IntelligenceSEC Schedules Public Roundtable on Machine-Understandable Data and Super Intelligence
The US Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a public roundtable on 9 November 2026 to examine how market participants and the investing public use machine-understandable data alongside Super Intelligence technology. Scope and Objectives of the SEC Roundtable The US regulator announced the event on 19 October 2026, setting the…
Read more: EFRAG Opens Public Consultation on 2027–2029 Sustainability Reporting PrioritiesEFRAG Opens Public Consultation on 2027–2029 Sustainability Reporting Priorities
EFRAG has issued a Request for Input to gather stakeholder feedback on its strategic direction and sustainability reporting priorities from mid-2027 onwards. Strategic Priorities and Scope of Feedback The consultation invites views on where EFRAG can deliver the greatest value as major standard-setting milestones under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive…
Read more: TNFD, SBTN and Nature Positive Initiative Release Aligned Corporate Nature GuidanceTNFD, SBTN and Nature Positive Initiative Release Aligned Corporate Nature Guidance
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, the Science Based Targets Network, and the Nature Positive Initiative have released aligned updates designed to standardise corporate nature assessment, target-setting, and reporting. Unified measurement framework for corporate nature action On 13 October 2026, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), the Science Based…
Read more: EIOPA Factsheet Outlines Investment Allocations and Cross-Border Exposures of European InsurersEIOPA Factsheet Outlines Investment Allocations and Cross-Border Exposures of European Insurers
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has released a factsheet providing details on the asset allocations, market concentrations and geographical distribution of investments held by insurers in the European Economic Area. Geographical Distribution of Securities Assets Total investments held by insurance undertakings in the European Economic Area stood at…
Read more: EBA designates USDC as first significant e-money token in the European UnionEBA designates USDC as first significant e-money token in the European Union
The European Banking Authority has classified USDC as the first significant e-money token under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, establishing a dual supervisory structure starting on 12 November 2026. Transition to dual regulatory supervision The European Banking Authority (EBA) designated USDC, issued by Circle Internet Financial Europe SAS, as a…
Read more: FRC Issues Thematic Reviews on Financial Instruments and Intangible Value DriversFRC Issues Thematic Reviews on Financial Instruments and Intangible Value Drivers
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published two thematic reviews designed to assist companies in improving the quality, clarity, and decision-usefulness of their corporate reporting. Reporting on Intangible Value Drivers The FRC examined corporate disclosures regarding intangible value drivers, recognising that contemporary business models depend heavily on assets such as…
Read more: ESMA Data Reveals Sustained Growth in Cross-Border Investment ServicesESMA Data Reveals Sustained Growth in Cross-Border Investment Services
The European Securities and Markets Authority, in cooperation with national competent authorities, has published its annual analysis of cross-border investment services, revealing significant growth in retail client activity across 30 EU and EEA jurisdictions during 2025. Retail client expansion and firm participation Data gathered across the EU and EEA shows…
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