
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) published its Sanctioning Activity Report for the second quarter of 2026 on 9 September 2026. The document details enforcement metrics, ongoing investigations, warning notices, settlement agreements, and criminal referrals made to public prosecutors. Active Investigations and Technical Charges By the end of…

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil, known as CVM, scheduled an administrative sanctioning trial session for Tuesday, 8 September, beginning at 15:00. The proceedings address alleged fraudulent market practices, artificial price creation, fiduciary breaches, and investor relations disclosure failures. Cases Concerning Brazil Realty FII Quota Issuance and Transfers The…

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants have published their 2025 Joint Annual Report. The publication details standard-setting activities, global engagement, and implementation work across financial and sustainability reporting. Global engagement and core output metrics The joint report, titled Building Trust Through…

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) participated in discussions on asset tokenisation during the Token Summit Brasil event in Sao Paulo on 4 September 2026. Artificial Intelligence in Market Supervision Opening the event, CVM President Otto Lobo outlined ongoing measures within the regulator to improve market supervision through…

The European Securities and Markets Authority will host its Data Day 2026 conference on 24 November in Paris under the theme 'Data in the Savings and Investment Union: from burden to opportunity'. Focus areas and key strategic initiatives Technology, the use of data, and the simplification of reporting requirements will…

The Securities Registration Superintendence of Brazil's Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has published Circular Letter CVM/SRE 5/2026. The document consolidates and updates instructions for intermediary institutions seeking registration as coordinators of public distributions of securities under CVM Resolution 161. Consolidated Framework and Regulatory Objectives Published on 4 September 2026, Circular…

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to establish a framework for cooperation and information exchange concerning central counterparties established in India. Framework for central counterparty recognition Under the terms of the bilateral agreement,…

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has detailed its strategic priorities under a new Statement of Expectations, alongside ongoing investigations into major audit firms, consumer remediation reviews and record enforcement penalties. Government Mandate and Corporate Priorities The Australian Government has issued ASIC with a new Statement of Expectations requiring the…

The Financial Reporting Council has published an updated framework detailing its approach to oversight, focusing on supporting business growth while maintaining confidence in UK financial and corporate sectors. Core Principles of the Regulatory Approach On 3 September 2026, the Financial Reporting Council published an update to its regulatory strategy, setting…

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