Tag: European Parliament

EU deal tightens retail investment rules to protect consumers

The European Parliament has reached a provisional agreement with the Council on a wide-ranging package of measures designed to encourage greater retail participation in...

EU reforms promise safer payments and fewer hidden fees

EU lawmakers have reached a landmark agreement to overhaul the bloc’s payment services framework, paving the way for tighter fraud protections, greater transparency on...

Lagarde opposes EU cuts to sustainability reporting

European Central Bank (ECB) president Christine Lagarde has cautioned lawmakers that proposed cuts to the EU’s sustainability reporting and due diligence rules could undermine...

EPP proposes tighter limits on CSRD, CSDDD scope

The European People’s Party (EPP) has unveiled proposals for even sharper reductions to the European Commission’s Omnibus initiative, which seeks to simplify the EU’s...

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)....

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 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.

European ESG FinTech deal activity jumps 16% in Q1 2024

Key European ESG FinTech investment stats in Q1 2024: • European ESG FinTech deal activity reached 14 transactions in Q1 2024, a 16% increase from...

Europe leads with landmark AI Act: Safeguarding rights and fostering innovation

In a significant stride towards regulating artificial intelligence (AI), the European Parliament adopted the Artificial Intelligence Act in a bid to ensure safety and compliance.

Navigating the EU AI Act: A strategic guide for AML and...

The upcoming Artificial Intelligence (AI) legislation, notably the European Parliament's Artificial Intelligence Act, is poised to redefine the regulatory landscape for financial institutions. Touted...

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