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Read more: AASB Releases Standard AASB 2026-4 Addressing Reporting Relief and Cash Flow GuidanceAASB Releases Standard AASB 2026-4 Addressing Reporting Relief and Cash Flow Guidance
The Australian Accounting Standards Board has issued AASB 2026-4, delivering targeted relief for superannuation entities and public sector not-for-profit organisations applying AASB 18 and related amendments to AASB 107. The standard also clarifies requirements for operating cash flow reconciliations. Scope and Relief Provisions Standard AASB 2026-4, titled Amendments to Australian…
Read more: SEC Proposes Rescission of Investment Adviser Political Contribution RuleSEC Proposes Rescission of Investment Adviser Political Contribution Rule
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has published a proposal to rescind Rule 206(4)-5 under the Investment Advisers Act, commonly known as the pay-to-play rule, alongside related recordkeeping obligations. Scope of the Rescission Proposal On 3 September 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a proposal to eliminate its pay-to-play…
Read more: SEC Investor Advisory Committee Schedules Public Meeting on AI and Market RegulationsSEC Investor Advisory Committee Schedules Public Meeting on AI and Market Regulations
The US Securities and Exchange Commission Investor Advisory Committee will host a public meeting on 10 September 2026 to examine artificial intelligence in public markets alongside federal market structure rules. Meeting Structure and Discussion Topics The public session is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. ET on 10 September 2026…
Read more: SEC Charges Private Fund Executives Over Alleged $80m Ponzi-Like FraudSEC Charges Private Fund Executives Over Alleged $80m Ponzi-Like Fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged two former executives of California-based Pacific Private Money Group LLC over an alleged offering fraud that raised more than $80 million from approximately 190 investors, many of whom were retired senior citizens. Details of the Alleged Fraud According to the SEC complaint,…
Read more: ASIC Sets September Deadline for Digital Asset Licensing ComplianceASIC Sets September Deadline for Digital Asset Licensing Compliance
Digital asset businesses operating in Australia have until 30 September 2026 to submit or vary their Australian Financial Services licence applications. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has warned that failure to comply before the transitional relief expires could result in substantial civil or criminal penalties from 1 October 2026.…
Read more: SEC Proposes Modernised Regulatory Framework for Registered Transfer AgentsSEC Proposes Modernised Regulatory Framework for Registered Transfer Agents
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed updating the rules and forms governing registered transfer agents to reflect advancements in technology and operational processes. Updating Legacy Rules for U.S. Securities Infrastructure Transfer agents perform key functions within the U.S. national clearance and settlement system. The regulatory framework governing these…
Read more: SEC Announces Agenda for Roundtable on 24-Hour Trading PreparationsSEC Announces Agenda for Roundtable on 24-Hour Trading Preparations
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has published the agenda and speaker list for its roundtable on preparations for 24-hour trading, scheduled for 17 September 2026. The event brings together regulators, exchanges, broker-dealers, and market infrastructure providers to evaluate operational readiness and systemic risks. Event Structure and Public Access The…
Read more: EIOPA Issues Technical Advice on Minimum Standards for Insurance Guarantee Schemes Across the EUEIOPA Issues Technical Advice on Minimum Standards for Insurance Guarantee Schemes Across the EU
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has submitted technical advice to the European Commission regarding minimum common standards for insurance guarantee schemes across the European Union. The submission outlines targeted harmonisation rules to enhance consumer protection while maintaining necessary national flexibility. Addressing Fragmentation in Policyholder Protection The existing environment…
Read more: EFRAG Schedules September Outreach Events on ESRS Draft for Non-EU CompaniesEFRAG Schedules September Outreach Events on ESRS Draft for Non-EU Companies
EFRAG is holding a series of outreach events throughout September 2026 to gather stakeholder feedback on the Exposure Draft of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards for Certain Non-EU Undertakings. These online and regional sessions complement an ongoing public consultation survey open until 31 October 2026. Purpose of the ESRS Non-EU…
Read more: SEC Proposes Exchange Act Rule Amendments for European Union Debt ObligationsSEC Proposes Exchange Act Rule Amendments for European Union Debt Obligations
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed amendments to Rule 3a12-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to designate European Union debt obligations as exempted securities solely for futures marketing and trading. Aligning Futures Oversight Across European Sovereign Debt The proposed amendments would bring futures contracts on European…
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