Tag: EU Commission

Why adverse media screening is vital for AML compliance

Financial criminals are often flagged in the news long before they appear on sanctions or politically exposed persons (PEP) lists. Regulators worldwide—including FATF, FinCEN,...

EU Commission’s ESG reform plan faces legal scrutiny over due diligence...

The European Ombudsman has launched a formal investigation into the European Commission’s handling of its recent Omnibus proposals, which aim to significantly reduce sustainability...

EU Commission explores universal sustainability disclosures for financial products

The EU Commission has unveiled a consultation surrounding its practices on sustainable financial disclosure.

EU Commisssion unveils final sustainability reporting standards

The EC has adopted the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), significantly expanding the scope of sustainability reporting.

EU faces investor backlash over Sustainability Reporting Standards overhaul

A collective of key investor-related stakeholders have published a statement urging the EC to reconsider changes to the ESRS.

EU bolsters sustainable finance with strict regulations for ESG rating agencies

The EC has very recently unveiled several measures, including some new regulations for ESG ratings providers.

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