
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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Platform on Sustainable Finance has published a brief setting out its views on the European Securities and Markets Authority consultation concerning the review of the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act. The publication serves as an initial submission ahead of a complete report intended for the European Commission in December 2026.…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has censured New York-based broker-dealer OTC Link LLC and ordered it to pay a $575,000 civil penalty following persistent failure to enforce systems compliance and integrity standards. Overview of Enforcement Action The US Securities and Exchange Commission censured broker-dealer OTC Link LLC and imposed…

The European Commission has officially adopted the revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards and the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard, following their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Official Adoption of Updated Standards The European Commission has adopted the revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) alongside the Voluntary Sustainability…

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