News
This page list press notices and announcements issued by the FRC.
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FRC overhauls the Investor Stewardship Code to focus on value creation, reducing burdens and enhanced engagement between market participants
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today published the UK Stewardship Code 2026, an updated set of principles which offers a framework for reporting that demonstrates high quality stewardship to support economic growth and investment.
3 June 2025
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CODEx project makes structured financial data more accessible for investors, businesses and regulators
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today published its final report on the Company and Organisational Data Explorer (CODEx) project, marking the successful completion of this innovative initiative.
30 May 2025
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FRC Consultation Release: Introduction of International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (UK) 5000
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today issued a consultation on a proposed UK version of the International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000, “General Requirements for Sustainability Assurance Engagements”.
29 May 2025
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Corporate Governance in Europe: A Joint Statement on responsible, sustainable long-term value creation and competitiveness
On May 15, 2025, the Eight Chairs – the informal forum of the chairs of the national corporate governance code institutions of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom – convened to discuss key developments i
28 May 2025
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FRC concludes annual review of FRS 101
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today issued ‘Amendments to FRS 101 Reduced Disclosure Framework – 2024/25 cycle’, which brings to a close the 2024/25 annual review of FRS 101 ’Reduced Disclosure Framework’.
28 May 2025
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Roundtable invitation: Future of Audit Supervision Strategy
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) invites stakeholders to take part in roundtables to discuss our Future of Audit Supervision Strategy (FASS). The FRC is keen to hear from those involved in the audit landscape, including auditors, their professional b
22 May 2025
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FRC publish further supporting materials as part of SME audit campaign
As part of its campaign to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access audit services, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today released further supporting material to help SMEs confidently and effectively engage with the annual audit
20 May 2025
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FRC publishes stakeholder insights on future of UK digital reporting
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) today unveiled insights from its discussion paper on "Opportunities for Future UK Digital Reporting,” revealing stakeholder support for digital reporting and the collaborative approach needed to address the challenges
15 May 2025
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FRC study provides insights for NHS audit market reform
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today published its final report from its market study into the audit market for NHS providers and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) providing insight to support government’s reform of the wider local audit system.
14 May 2025
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Webinar: International Standard on Auditing for Less Complex Entities
The FRC invites stakeholders to join an upcoming webinar where the ‘International Standard on Auditing for Audits of Financial Statements of Less Complex Entities’ (ISA for LCE) will be discussed.
12 May 2025
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Sanctions against Sean Robert Clark in relation to the operations and investment activities of Thurrock Council
The Executive Counsel of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has agreed terms of settlement with Sean Robert Clark, following his admission of Misconduct, in relation to his role in the operations and investment activities of Thurrock Council for the fi
8 May 2025
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Notice of disciplinary tribunal
The Disciplinary Tribunal of the Financial Reporting Council will hold a hearing commencing on Monday 12 May 2025 at 10.00 to consider the Formal Complaint of the Executive Counsel to the Financial Reporting Council (“FRC”) under the Accountancy Scheme
6 May 2025
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FRC publishes 2024/25 insights on structured digital reporting
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today published its annual review of structured digital reporting, highlighting key areas for improvement in how UK listed companies present their digital annual reports.
28 April 2025
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In Conversation: Transforming access to company data
In the latest FRC ‘In Conversation’ podcast episode, Adam Mohamed, Head of Communications, discusses the recently launched digital reporting ‘Viewer’, a new free tool designed to improve access to structured company reporting data, with Phil Fitz-Gerald,
22 April 2025
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In Conversation: Discussing the FRC's end-to-end enforcement process review
In our latest ‘In Conversation’ podcast, Kate O’Neill, Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Corporate Affairs, Sarah Rapson, Executive Director of Supervision, and Elizabeth Barrett, Executive Counsel and Executive Director of Enforcement, discuss the Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) end-to-end enforcement process review, as referenced in its 3-Year Strategy. They discuss the reasons for launching the review now, the key issues the review is considering, and the importance of this work to stakeholders - including plans for upcoming roundtables.
17 April 2025