
The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a Final Report offering technical advice to the European Commission aimed at streamlining reporting under the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act. Proposed Simplifications to Key Performance Indicators The European Securities and Markets Authority recommends narrowing the scope of mandatory operating expenditure key performance…

At the sixth edition of the Sustainability Award in Milan, Generation Impact Global contributed its technology to an initiative recognising Italian companies for measurable sustainability performance, while introducing new opportunities to simplify ESG data management through artificial intelligence. On 15 October 2026, Palazzo Mezzanotte, home of the Italian Stock Exchange…

The European Commission has introduced a European climate resilience law designed to establish a systemic risk management framework across public authorities, enterprises, and local communities following severe weather events in 2026. Proactive Risk Management Framework Following severe wildfires and droughts during the summer of 2026, the European Commission has put…

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has published a staff paper introducing a four-pillar framework to help supervisory authorities integrate behavioral insights into conduct of business supervision. Four Pillars of Behavioral Integration The staff paper sets out four fundamental building blocks for embedding behavioral insights into supervisory activities. These…

The Platform on Sustainable Finance, an advisory body to the European Commission, has released a statement regarding the Exposure Draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards for non-EU companies, known as ESRS 40-a. Core Recommendations for Non-EU Reporting The statement addresses the Exposure Draft standards developed by EFRAG in accordance with Article…

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has issued proposed revisions to three foundational auditing standards: ISA 330, ISA 500, and ISA 520. The interconnected updates aim to strengthen risk-based audits, enhance judgments around audit evidence, and adapt procedures to technological innovation. Core Changes Across the Standards The proposed…

EFRAG, EFFAS Benelux and the International Accounting Standards Board will host a hybrid event on 2 December 2026 to examine incoming changes under IFRS 18 and review ongoing developments in financial and sustainability reporting. Presentation and Disclosure Changes Under IFRS 18 The first part of the event focuses on the…

The Australian Accounting Standards Board has issued AASB 20 Regulatory Assets and Regulatory Liabilities, establishing financial reporting rules for rate-regulated entities. The standard applies to organisations where a regulator determines the timing and amount charged for goods or services, such as energy and water utilities. Scope and Mechanism of AASB…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has published its Division of Examinations' priorities for Fiscal Year 2027, highlighting key risk areas across more than 34,000 registered financial entities. Scope and Supervisory Objectives Published on 23 October 2026, the annual report outlines key supervisory focus areas to promote compliance, prevent fraud,…

EFRAG has published the summary report from its outreach event, 'From VSME to the Voluntary Standard: A Practical Approach to Sustainability Reporting', held on 9 October 2026 in Brussels. The publication provides takeaways and practical guidance to assist small and medium-sized enterprises in navigating sustainability reporting. Event Scope and Key…

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