
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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil has opened a public consultation to update accounting standards for publicly held companies, aiming to align domestic requirements with international financial reporting frameworks. Alignment with International Accounting Standards On 5 October 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) initiated a public…

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) opened a public consultation on 5 October 2026 to update accounting rules for investment funds, aiming to align the national regulatory framework with international accounting standards (IFRS). Scope and Phased Implementation of the Proposed Convergence The regulatory update is designed to bring…

Brazil's Securities and Exchange Commission, CVM, has launched a public call for input to evaluate its corporate governance reporting framework for publicly traded companies. Scope and Regulatory Context The Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil, through its Advisory for Economic Analysis, Risk Management and Integrity, released Public Call for Input…

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