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.
From what I've heard, that shop is apparently closing next month.
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.