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Read more: EFRAG Receives ISAR Honours 2026 Award for ESRS Knowledge HubEFRAG Receives ISAR Honours 2026 Award for ESRS Knowledge Hub
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…
Read more: US SEC Proposes Framework for Crypto Asset Custody by Investment Advisers and Regulated FundsUS SEC Proposes Framework for Crypto Asset Custody by Investment Advisers and Regulated Funds
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…
Read more: IAASB Releases 2026 Handbook with New Sustainability Assurance StandardIAASB Releases 2026 Handbook with New Sustainability Assurance Standard
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,…
Read more: European Commission Appoints Paulina Dejmek Hack as Director-General of DG FISMAEuropean Commission Appoints Paulina Dejmek Hack as Director-General of DG FISMA
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…
Read more: EIOPA Identifies Extreme Heat as Leading Climate Liability Risk for Life and Health InsurersEIOPA Identifies Extreme Heat as Leading Climate Liability Risk for Life and Health Insurers
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.…
Read more: European Banking Authority Releases 2027 Work Programme Focused on Efficiency and Digital SupervisionEuropean Banking Authority Releases 2027 Work Programme Focused on Efficiency and Digital Supervision
The European Banking Authority published its 2027 Work Programme on 30 September 2026, detailing strategic focus areas, regulatory deliverables, and plans to advance supervisory efficiency across the European Union. Strategic Objectives and Core Drivers The 2027 Work Programme serves as the initial step toward a broader medium-term strategy. This strategy…
Read more: SEC Proposes Rule Amendments to Expand Retail Access to Private MarketsSEC Proposes Rule Amendments to Expand Retail Access to Private Markets
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…
Read more: ESMA proposes revisions to MiCA framework for emerging crypto servicesESMA proposes revisions to MiCA framework for emerging crypto services
The European Securities and Markets Authority has submitted its response to the European Commission's public consultation on the review of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, proposing measures to enhance investor protection, streamline rules, and oversee emerging activities such as decentralised finance. Investor protection and marketing safeguards In its response, the…
Read more: EFRAG and European Commission to Host Hybrid Event on Voluntary Sustainability Standard for SMEsEFRAG and European Commission to Host Hybrid Event on Voluntary Sustainability Standard for SMEs
EFRAG and the European Commission are organising a hybrid event on 9 October 2026 to discuss the Voluntary Standard Delegated Act for small and medium-sized enterprises. The session takes place from 10:00 to 12:15 CEST and examines how sustainability reporting changes affect SMEs across Europe. Key Focus Areas and Programme…
Read more: FRC Annual Review Finds Sustained UK Corporate Reporting QualityFRC Annual Review Finds Sustained UK Corporate Reporting Quality
The Financial Reporting Council has published its Annual Review of Corporate Reporting 2025/26, showing that FTSE 350 companies maintained reporting standards while smaller listed businesses narrowed the quality gap. Trends in UK Corporate Reporting Quality The Financial Reporting Council published its Annual Review of Corporate Reporting 2025/26 on 29 September…
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