from what I've heard; according to reports; they say
Used to introduce information obtained from hearsay or reports, without specifying the source. Often placed at the beginning of a sentence.
聞くところによると、あの店は来月閉店するらしい。
From what I've heard, that shop is apparently closing next month.
聞くところによると、彼は海外に転勤になったそうだ。
According to reports, he has been transferred overseas.
Standard kanji spelling for this set phrase.
Variant using the kanji 所; less common but still seen.
A set phrase composed of 聞く (to hear) + ところ (place/point) + に (particle) + よると (according to). Literally 'according to the place where one hears', it became a fixed expression for introducing hearsay.