FASB Accounting Standards Update 2025-12: Codification Improvements

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2025-12, which makes technical corrections and improvements to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. This update aims to enhance clarity and consistency in accounting guidance.

NAIC Announces 2026 Committee Leadership for Consumer Protection and Market Stability

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) announced its 2026 committee leadership. The announcement reaffirms the organization's commitment to advancing consumer protections, market stability, and innovation within the insurance landscape through collaborative state-based regulation.

McCarran-Ferguson Restoration Act Reaffirms State Insurance Regulation

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) supports the introduction of the McCarran-Ferguson Restoration Act, which would abolish the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) and reaffirm state-based insurance regulation. The act also aims to grant voting status to a state representative on the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC).

NAIC Auto Insurance Database Report 2022/2023

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has released its 2022/2023 Auto Insurance Database Report. The report details national average premiums and incurred losses, noting a 14.42% increase in average premium per vehicle from 2022 to 2023.

Municipal Securities Dealer Participation and Concentration Trends

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) has released a report analyzing municipal securities dealer participation and concentration trends from 2016-2025. The report indicates a decline in the number of participating dealers, while trading concentration has shown mixed patterns depending on the metric used.

MSRB Rules for Municipal Securities Activities Updated

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) has updated its rules pertaining to municipal securities activities. The updates cover various aspects of regulated entity administration and professional qualification for dealers, municipal advisors, and bank dealers.

MSRB Advances Rule Modernization, Transparency, and Strategic Plan

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) held its quarterly board meeting, discussing advancements in rule modernization, market transparency initiatives, and its forthcoming FY 2026-2030 strategic plan. Key topics included retrospective rule reviews, harmonization with FINRA rules, and updates on the EMMA website.

ISDA and EMTA Publish 2026 FX Definitions for Derivatives

ISDA and EMTA have published the 2026 FX Definitions, consolidating previous documentation and updating market practices for FX derivatives. The new definitions aim to enhance market safety and efficiency, with an implementation target of November 2027.

ISDA Recommendations to Simplify EU Regulation

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has submitted a paper to the European Commission with eight recommendations to simplify EU derivatives regulation. The proposals aim to reduce operational complexity and compliance costs while maintaining high regulatory standards and enhancing the EU's attractiveness for derivatives activity.

UK BMR Reform Consultation Response

ISDA, GFXD, UK Finance, and LMA have jointly responded to HM Treasury's consultation on reforming the UK Benchmark Regulation (BMR). The response supports replacing the current UK BMR with a new regime that would regulate only benchmarks posing systemic risks.