GRC Report Staff

European Commission Finds TikTok in Preliminary Breach of Digital Services Act Over Harmful Recommendations

The European Commission has preliminarily found that TikTok breached the European Union's Digital Services Act by failing to adequately assess and address the risks posed by its recommendation algorithm, which regulators say can repeatedly expose users to content involving mental health struggles, eating disorders and body image.

South Korea Tightens Corporate Governance Disclosure Rules to Protect Minority Shareholders

South Korean financial authorities say some listed companies have been suspected of changing the number of directors they appoint or adjusting election schedules to avoid new voting rules intended to strengthen minority shareholder representation. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Korea Exchange (KRX) announced revisions to corporate governance disclosure guidelines on November 6, requiring companies to provide more information about board appointments, potentially dilutive share issuances and shareholder returns.

Australian Court Orders Sunshine Loans to Pay $3.8 Million Over Illegal Fees

The Federal Court of Australia has ordered Sunshine Loans to pay approximately $3.8 million (AUD 5.5 million) in civil penalties for charging thousands of consumers illegal fees, following a four-year legal battle that included unsuccessful appeals to the Full Federal Court and High Court.

Norway FSA Republishes Dutch AFM Boiler Room Warning on Getliquid365 Finance Limited

The Norway Financial Supervisory Authority has published a warning about Getliquid365 Finance Limited, which originates from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) and is categorized under its "boiler room" warnings. Boiler room operations typically involve high-pressure, unsolicited investment sales by unlicensed entities. Compliance teams should treat the entity as a high-risk counterparty and update screening and customer-protection controls accordingly.

Bundesbank Reports Tender Results for Two German Federal Bond Increases Totaling EUR $2.5 Billion

The Deutsche Bundesbank published results of the September 16, 2026 multi-ISIN auction increasing two German federal bonds (maturing 2047 and 2056) by a combined EUR $2.5 Billion in planned volume. Allocations were EUR $863.82 Million and EUR $1,257.41 Million, with average yields near 3.9%. This is a market-information release, not a regulatory mandate, but it is relevant to treasury, liquidity, and valuation controls.

Norway FSA Republishes Portuguese CMVM Warning on Unauthorized Entity WireBroker

The Norway Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanstilsynet) has listed a warning on WireBroker, with the issuing authority shown as Portugal and a link pointing to the Portuguese securities regulator (CMVM) investor portal. The source content is minimal, so the specific allegations are not stated in the text provided. Compliance teams should treat WireBroker as a potentially unauthorized or fraudulent investment services provider and screen for any exposure.

Norway FSA Republishes Dutch AFM Warning on Boiler Room Operation Ava Global Trade Center

The Norway Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanstilsynet) has published a warning about Ava Global Trade Center, an entity originally flagged by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) as a suspected "boiler room" investment fraud. Compliance teams should treat the entity as high risk for investment fraud and screen for any exposure to customers, counterparties, or transactions connected to it.