news
Read more: SEC Proposes Rule Changes to Expand Cross Trading for Registered FundsSEC Proposes Rule Changes to Expand Cross Trading for Registered Funds
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed amendments to Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 to modernise and expand the cross-trading framework for registered funds. Restoring Fixed-Income Securities to Cross Trading Rule 17a-7 was initially adopted in 1966, enabling registered funds to cross trade both equity…
Read more: EFRAG Extends Deadline for ESRS-40a Cost-Benefit Analysis Survey to 18 October 2026EFRAG Extends Deadline for ESRS-40a Cost-Benefit Analysis Survey to 18 October 2026
EFRAG has extended the deadline for its online survey collecting input for the Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Exposure Draft ESRS for Certain Non-EU Undertakings under Article 40a of the Accounting Directive. Non-EU companies within the scope of ESRS-40a reporting now have until 18 October 2026 to submit their responses. Rationale…
Read more: SBTi Extends Financial Institutions Near-Term Criteria IndefinitelySBTi Extends Financial Institutions Near-Term Criteria Indefinitely
The Science Based Targets initiative has confirmed that financial institutions can continue setting climate targets using the Financial Institutions Near-Term Criteria without a fixed end date. The decision aligns the financial framework with the Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 and gives institutions certainty that near-term targets will remain valid throughout…
Read more: IAASB Launches Interactive Digital Technology Catalog for Audit and AssuranceIAASB Launches Interactive Digital Technology Catalog for Audit and Assurance
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board has launched an interactive digital version of its Technology Catalog to help stakeholders track emerging technologies affecting audit and assurance. Features of the Digital Format The digital edition complements the semi-annual PDF edition of the Technology Catalog, which is formally cleared by the…
Read more: ESMA issues supervisory expectations on non-MiCA-compliant stablecoinsESMA issues supervisory expectations on non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins
The European Securities and Markets Authority has published an opinion clarifying supervisory expectations for crypto-asset services involving asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens that do not comply with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. Cessation of services for unauthorised stablecoins Crypto-asset service providers authorised under MiCA must cease providing services related to…
Read more: FRC Sanctions Deloitte Over Audit Failures at Go-Ahead GroupFRC Sanctions Deloitte Over Audit Failures at Go-Ahead Group
The Financial Reporting Council has issued a severe reprimand and imposed a £6,050,000 financial sanction on Deloitte LLP following audit breaches across five financial years for public transport operator Go-Ahead Group plc. Regulatory Enforcement Action and Fines Executive Counsel of the Financial Reporting Council issued a Final Settlement Decision Notice…
Read more: CVM Updates Rules on Credit Information System Access and ReportingCVM Updates Rules on Credit Information System Access and Reporting
Brazil's Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has issued Resolution CVM 247 to regulate how credit transaction data is submitted to and accessed within the Credit Information System (SCR), which is managed by the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB). New Reporting Obligations and Access Rights Issued on 5 October 2026, Resolution…
Read more: Brazil CVM Concludes Study on Sustainable Taxonomy Regulatory AdaptationBrazil CVM Concludes Study on Sustainable Taxonomy Regulatory Adaptation
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) has concluded Initiative 13, which delivers a study for normative adaptation based on the Brazilian Sustainable Taxonomy, as scheduled in its 2025 Regulatory Agenda. Normative Adaptation Study Completed Initiative 13 focuses on an official study to support regulatory updates aligned with the…
Read more: SEC Coordinates with Global Regulators to Raise Fraud Awareness During Tenth World Investor WeekSEC Coordinates with Global Regulators to Raise Fraud Awareness During Tenth World Investor Week
The US Securities and Exchange Commission, in coordination with domestic partners and international regulators, has published a joint investor bulletin as part of World Investor Week 2026. The initiative focuses on strengthening investor resilience against changing economic conditions and escalating investment scams. Global Regulatory Cooperation Against Financial Fraud The joint…
Read more: IAASB Outlines Q4 2026 Work Programme and Releases 2026 HandbookIAASB Outlines Q4 2026 Work Programme and Releases 2026 Handbook
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board has published its October 2026 eNews, providing updates on newly published auditing and sustainability assurance standards, ongoing consultations regarding audit evidence, and scheduled activities for the fourth quarter of 2026. 2026 Handbook and Standards Effective December 2026 The International Auditing and Assurance Standards…
Subscribe to our Newsletter!
The latest news and events related to impact, risk, and sustainability around the world.