Tag: European Commission

EU reveals AI code to support compliance with new rules

The European Union has published a new voluntary code of practice aimed at helping companies across the 27-member bloc comply with its forthcoming AI...

How ESG fund names influence EU investments

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently revealed that ESG-related fund names have a measurable influence on investor behaviour. According to its latest research,...

Six reforms proposed to simplify ESRS reporting

EFRAG has published a progress report detailing its efforts to simplify the ESRS responding to a formal request from the European Commission. The report,...

ACCA urges EU to simplify SFDR and ease reporting burden

The ACCA has called on the European Commission to simplify its SFDR, warning that its current complexity risks undermining the bloc's sustainability ambitions. In its...

Simplified ESG rules for banks unveiled in new EBA consultation

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to Pillar 3 disclosure requirements under CRR3.

New EU rules push investment firms towards greater execution transparency

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has finalised two key regulatory updates that will significantly impact investment firms and asset managers. These changes refine how firms approach order execution and manage research payments under MiFID II.

New 1,000-employee threshold could exempt many firms from CSRD reporting

The European Commission’s Omnibus Proposal, introduced in February 2025, represents a major shift in sustainability reporting requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)....

ESMA consults on draft standards to regulate ESG rating providers across...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has opened a public consultation on proposed rules aimed at regulating ESG rating providers.

European Commission unveils Omnibus Package to simplify sustainability reporting

The European Commission has introduced the Omnibus Package, a significant regulatory reform aimed at reducing bureaucratic complexity in sustainability reporting.

How SMEs can leverage the new VSME reporting framework

The EC recently put forward the 'Sustainability Omnibus' proposal, a significant initiative aimed at streamlining sustainability reporting across the EU. According to Position Green,...

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