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    SEC proposes rescission of US climate disclosure rules

    The US federal regulator cites high compliance costs in its proposal to scrap corporate climate reporting requirements for registration statements.

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  • SEC Charges Boiler Room Operator Over $74 Million Pre-IPO Fraud Scheme

    SEC Charges Boiler Room Operator Over $74 Million Pre-IPO Fraud Scheme

    The US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged New York resident Andrew Spaventa and three controlled corporate entities for running an unregistered private fund scheme that defrauded retail investors out of more than $74 million through hidden fees. Operation of the Pre-IPO Fund Scheme According to the regulatory complaint, Andrew…

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  • ESMA Sets September 2026 Go-Live Date for Weekly Commodity Derivatives Position Reporting

    ESMA Sets September 2026 Go-Live Date for Weekly Commodity Derivatives Position Reporting

    The European Securities and Markets Authority has confirmed that its updated weekly commodity derivatives position reporting framework will go live on 3 September 2026. Market participants are required to submit reports in line with updated technical specifications and validation rules established under XML schema version v2.0. Implementation Schedule and Technical…

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  • SEC Charges Three New Jersey Residents in $47 Million Affinity Fraud Case

    SEC Charges Three New Jersey Residents in $47 Million Affinity Fraud Case

    The US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged three Toms River, New Jersey residents over an alleged 47 million dollar affinity investment fraud that targeted members of Orthodox Jewish communities across New Jersey and New York. Allegations of Misappropriated Funds and Ponzi Payments According to the complaint filed in federal…

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  • EIOPA Elects Stavros Konstantas to Its Management Board

    EIOPA Elects Stavros Konstantas to Its Management Board

    The Board of Supervisors of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has elected Stavros Konstantas to its Management Board. Mr Konstantas serves as Director of Occupational and Private Insurance Supervision at the Bank of Greece. Appointment Details and Mandate Stavros Konstantas assumed his position on the Management Board…

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  • Commission adopts revised ESRS and VSME to cut reporting burdens

    The European Commission has adopted a revised set of ESRS that cuts mandatory datapoints alongside a new voluntary standard for smaller enterprises.

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    South Korea Finalises 2028 Mandatory ESG Disclosure Timeline

    The Korea Sustainability Standards Board confirms KOSPI-listed companies with consolidated assets exceeding 10 trillion KRW must report ESG data from 2028.

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  • EFRAG Welcomes New IFRS Foundation and IASB Leadership Appointments

    EFRAG Welcomes New IFRS Foundation and IASB Leadership Appointments

    EFRAG has formally welcomed the appointments of Steven Maijoor, Sam Woods, and Laura Forzani to key leadership positions within the IFRS Foundation and the International Accounting Standards Board. New Leadership Roles at the IFRS Foundation and IASB EFRAG extended congratulations to Steven Maijoor, Sam Woods, and Laura Forzani regarding their…

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  • EFRAG Joins the PCAF Engagement Group for Central Banks and Financial Regulators

    EFRAG Joins the PCAF Engagement Group for Central Banks and Financial Regulators

    EFRAG has joined the PCAF Engagement Group for Central Banks and Financial Regulators to support greater alignment between European sustainability reporting standards and greenhouse gas accounting methodologies. Objectives of the PCAF Engagement Group The PCAF Engagement Group operates as a dedicated forum designed to foster structured, ongoing dialogue, knowledge sharing,…

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  • IAASB Announces Additional Ways to Engage on Audit Evidence and Risk Response Proposals

    IAASB Announces Additional Ways to Engage on Audit Evidence and Risk Response Proposals

    The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board has launched new outreach channels, including a targeted user survey and an expert-led webinar series, to gather feedback on proposed revisions to international auditing standards. Targeted Survey for Financial Statement Users The IAASB has introduced a User Consultation Survey specifically designed for investors,…

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