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Read more: ESAs Urge Vigilance Over Technological Dependencies, Cyber Threats and Private Credit RisksESAs Urge Vigilance Over Technological Dependencies, Cyber Threats and Private Credit Risks
The European Supervisory Authorities, comprising the EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA, have released their Autumn 2026 risk update, highlighting external dependencies, emerging technologies, and private credit as principal vulnerabilities facing the European Union financial sector. While the financial system maintains overall resilience, regulators emphasized the necessity of heightened preparedness against geopolitical…
Read more: FRC Updates UK Auditing and Assurance Standards on External ExpertsFRC Updates UK Auditing and Assurance Standards on External Experts
The Financial Reporting Council has published final revisions to UK auditing and assurance standards governing the use of external experts. Scope of the Revised Auditing and Assurance Standards The update affects ISA (UK) 620 (Revised September 2026), which addresses using the work of an auditor’s expert, and ISAE (UK) 3000…
Read more: Cecabank to Exit Euribor Panel as ESMA Confirms Benchmark StabilityCecabank to Exit Euribor Panel as ESMA Confirms Benchmark Stability
Spanish institution Cecabank will leave the Euribor contributor panel on 30 September 2026, according to a statement from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). Acting as the supervisor of benchmark administrator European Money Market Institute (EMMI), the EU regulator confirmed that the exit poses no risk to the representativeness…
Read more: EFRAG and Accounting Standards Board of Japan Hold Bilateral Meetings in BrusselsEFRAG and Accounting Standards Board of Japan Hold Bilateral Meetings in Brussels
Representatives from EFRAG and the Accounting Standards Board of Japan met in Brussels on 24 September 2026 to discuss international financial reporting standards and joint accounting priorities. Bilateral Discussions on Financial Reporting Standards On 24 September 2026, representatives of EFRAG and the Accounting Standards Board of Japan held meetings in…
Read more: Accounting Regulatory Committee Votes in Favour of Amendments to IAS 28Accounting Regulatory Committee Votes in Favour of Amendments to IAS 28
The Accounting Regulatory Committee has approved amendments to IAS 28 through a written procedure, addressing stakeholder concerns over financial classification under IFRS 18. Resolving Classification Issues Under IAS 28 and IFRS 18 The Accounting Regulatory Committee (ARC) voted by written procedure to support the Amendments to the Fair Value Option…
Read more: TNFD Status Report 2026: Nature-related disclosures double to reach over 1,000 organisations worldwideTNFD Status Report 2026: Nature-related disclosures double to reach over 1,000 organisations worldwide
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures has published its 2026 Status Report, showing that corporate and financial reporting aligned with its framework has doubled over the past year. More than 1,000 organisations across 56 jurisdictions now publish disclosures, while over 800 institutions managing USD 26.6 trillion in assets have formally…
Read more: Australian Accounting Standards Board Published September 2026 Reporting RoundupAustralian Accounting Standards Board Published September 2026 Reporting Roundup
The Australian Accounting Standards Board released its September edition of the Reporting Roundup on 23 September 2026, outlining key policy consultations, international technical engagements, board vacancy notices, and upcoming research events. Overview of September Updates The Australian Accounting Standards Board published its September edition of the Reporting Roundup on 23…
Read more: SEC Charges CMI Capital and Founder Over Alleged Investment Scheme Targeting Law EnforcementSEC Charges CMI Capital and Founder Over Alleged Investment Scheme Targeting Law Enforcement
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged CMI Capital LLC and its manager, Michael D. Williams, for an alleged fraudulent scheme that raised approximately $860,000 from at least 18 investors, including active and retired law enforcement personnel. Details of the Alleged Investment Scheme According to the regulatory complaint, the…
Read more: US SEC Reports Growth in Capital Markets Activity for First Half of 2026US SEC Reports Growth in Capital Markets Activity for First Half of 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis has published updated market statistics showing a significant rise in initial public offerings and follow-on registered offerings during the first half of 2026. Initial Public Offerings and Follow-On Activity Lead Market Growth Data released by the Division of Economic…
Read more: ESMA Establishes Digital Innovation as New Union Strategic Supervisory PriorityESMA Establishes Digital Innovation as New Union Strategic Supervisory Priority
The European Securities and Markets Authority will launch a new Union Strategic Supervisory Priority in 2027 to address digital innovation. The initiative aims to build supervisory capacity across the European Union while maintaining investor protection and market safeguards. Supervisory Focus on Emerging Technology The digital innovation supervisory priority is designed…
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