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ESAs put forward amendments to sustainability disclosures for the financial sector
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – ESAs) are today publishing their Final Report amending the draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) to the Delegated Regulation supplementing the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). The ESAs propose adding new social indicators and streamlining the framework for the disclosure of principal adverse impacts of investment decisions on the environment and society.
Consumer testing SFDR in France - Autorité des marchés financiers
AMF-conducted consumer testing in France on SFDR precontractual disclosures for sustainable financial products – evaluates readability of dashboard, decarbonisation targets, asset allocation, and Taxonomy disclosures under EU sustainability regulations.
Consumer testing SFDR in the Netherlands - Autoriteit Financiële Markten
Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) report on consumer testing of SFDR precontractual disclosures – assessing readability and effectiveness of sustainability-related templates, including decarbonisation targets, asset allocation, and Taxonomy disclosures under EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation.
Consumer testing SFDR in Poland -Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie
EIOPA-commissioned study by Warsaw School of Economics testing SFDR pre-contractual ESG disclosures with Polish economics students in 2023 – assesses readability, comprehension, and design of sustainability-related financial product information through focus groups and interviews.
Consumer testing SFDR in Italy - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Study by Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore testing consumer understanding of SFDR financial product disclosures in Italy – evaluates readability of dashboard, decarbonisation, asset allocation, and Taxonomy disclosures under EU sustainability regulations.
Draft Regulatory Technical Standards on the review of PAI and financial product disclosures in the SFDR Delegated Regulation
European Supervisory Authorities finalize Regulatory Technical Standards to enhance SFDR disclosures, including principal adverse impact indicators, financial product decarbonisation targets, and improved product templates with simplified summaries and machine-readable formats.
Guidelines on the data collection exercise for high earners
EBA guidelines outlining requirements for national authorities to collect and report data on high earners (€1M+ salaries) in banks under CRD III, including pay details, business areas, and aggregation standards for 2010–2011 performance years.
2024 EBA public holidays - calendar
European Banking Authority 2024 public holidays calendar – lists official non-working days for EBA operations and reporting deadlines across EU member states.
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ESAs joint committee interactive factsheet on financial education and sustainable finance
ESAs joint committee interactive factsheet guides consumers on making sustainable financial choices—covering investments, loans, insurance, and pensions with ESG features, benefits, risks, and tips to avoid greenwashing under EU sustainability frameworks.
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The ESAs provide clarity and tips to consumers on sustainable finance
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – ESAs) today published an interactive factsheet that answers consumers’ most frequently asked questions about sustainable finance. The factsheet provides tips to consumers considering buying financial products with sustainability features, including loans, investments, insurances and pensions.
EBA statement in the context of COP28
EBA statement at COP28 reaffirms commitment to integrating sustainability into EU banking regulation, covering climate risk management, ESG disclosures, stress testing, prudential framework enhancements, and efforts to combat greenwashing while supporting the transition to a climate-neutral economy.
EBA reaffirms its commitment to enhance climate-related and broader sustainability considerations in the EU banking sector
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its environmental statement in the context of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) remain one of the EBA’s priorities. The EBA highlighted its effort to integrate sustainability aspects in many areas of its work, including risk management, disclosures, supervisory practices, climate stress testing and the Pillar 1 framework.
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EBA Opinion on measures in accordance with Article 133 (EBA-Op-2023-12)
EBA opinion on Denmark’s proposal to activate a 7% systemic risk buffer (SyRB) under Directive 2013/36/EU targeting real estate and construction exposures, assessing risks, proportionality, and impact on financial stability by June 2024.