ESMA considers ESG ratings
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently launched a Call for Evidence on environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings.
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EIOPA consults on retail investor protection, including engagement with disclosures
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has launched a public consultation on retail investor protection, with an interesting discussion on enhancing investor engagement with disclosures, and in particular the benefits of digital disclosures.
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EBA publishes binding standards for Pillar 3 disclosures on ESG risks
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has just issued its final draft implementing technical standards (ITS) on Pillar 3 disclosures on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks.
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EFRAG releases batch of draft sustainability reporting standards
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) continues to steam ahead in the development of sustainability disclosure standards.
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EBA confirms pandemic reporting requirements are to continue
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has announced that COVID-19-related reporting and disclosure guidelines will continue to apply until further notice.
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ESMA launches call for evidence on distributed ledger technology
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a call for evidence on distributed ledger technology (DLT).
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France’s AMF sets priorities for 2022
The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), France’s financial market regulator, recently announced its priorities for action for 2022. These gain particular import given that on 1 January France took over the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months.
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ESMA finalises MAR guidelines on delayed disclosure
Timeliness is an important aspect in ensuring the utility and transparency of financial reporting – but in some cases, there may be valid reasons for companies to delay revealing inside information.
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How green is your power?
Debate on sustainability reporting in Europe continues. On 31 December, the EU Council approved the EU Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act, part of the EU Action Plan on Sustainable Finance, enabling the regulation to take effect as of 1 January this year.
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EBA uses digital data to assess EU bank risks and provide transparency
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its annual risk assessment of the European banking system for 2021.
