Tag: European Commission
Understanding the impact of CSRD on EU corporate sustainability reporting
Introduced in 2014, the NFRD aimed to encourage greater transparency by requiring large companies to integrate ESG information alongside financial data in their annual reports.
The future of sustainability reporting: Understanding CSRD assurance requirements
The CSRD ushers in a robust framework to enhance the transparency and reliability of ESG disclosures.
How EU’s new leaders will shape sustainability and economic growth
The recent EU elections have resulted in a mix of continuity and change within the union's leadership.
A closer look at EMIR Refit and LEI reporting obligations for...
From the 24th April 2024, the financial markets will experience a significant shift with the application of the revised EMIR Refit (regulatory fitness and...
DeFi protocols avoid EU’s MiCA regulation but need to be “fully...
Key European DeFi investment stats in 2023:
· European DeFi deal activity reached 72 deals in 2023, a 43% drop from 2022
· European DeFi companies...
AMLA’s new home in Frankfurt: Strengthening EU’s fight against financial crime
In a significant announcement made in February, the Council of the European Union revealed that Frankfurt has won the competitive bid to host the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), marking a pivotal moment for regulatory oversight within the EU.
European Commission backs ambitious plans to reduce F-gases and ozone depleting...
The European Commission has welcomed the adoption of strengthened rules on the use of fluorinated gases (F-gases) and ozone-depleting substances (ODS), as they look to reduce the EU's total greenhouse gas emissions.
Japanese FinTech deal activity sees a trend defying 21% uptick in...
Japanese FinTech investment stats in 2023:
• Japanese FinTech investment totalled at $212m in 2023, a 52% drop from 2022
• Japanese FinTech deal activity reached...
Several industry associations voice concerns over AML regulation draft
In an industry-wide call to action, several prominent associations have voiced their concerns over the potential consequences of the current draft text of Recital 34 in the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulation.
Sustainable success: Impact investing’s rising potential in 2023
Position Green's US team recently participated in PEI’s inaugural Impact Investor Summit North America. The conference provided a platform for deep discussions on the...