Environmental, social, and governance disclosures, sustainable finance regulations, and climate risk requirements.
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This is a formal CSSF communication announcing the entry into force of transposed EU legislation (ECGT Directive) with a specific compliance date. The directive introduces new mandatory requirements for sustainability-related claims in consumer-facing communications across financial services.
ASIC observes improved sustainability reporting and notes areas for further development
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This is a regulatory guidance update based on ASIC's review of 312 sustainability reports from the first cohort of mandatory reporters. It provides actionable feedback on compliance quality, identifies gaps (forward-looking disclosures, assumptions/judgements), and signals ASIC's ongoing monitoring and engagement with...
Seána Cunningham delivers her opening remarks at the UNEP Global Sustainable Insurance Summit in Dublin.
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This is a speech by the Central Bank of Ireland's Director of Insurance at an international summit. It articulates regulatory expectations around climate risk, insurance market resilience, and adaptation finance.
China, 18 September 2026… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the People’s Bank of China (PBC) held the 4th annual Singapore-China Green Finance Taskforce (GFTF) meeting in Nanning, China on 17 September 2026.
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This is a news release documenting the 4th Singapore-China Green Finance Taskforce meeting. It announces collaborative initiatives on taxonomy standards, green panda bonds, technology solutions, and emerging areas (biodiversity credits, climate insurance, carbon markets).
DFSA, Nasdaq Dubai, HKMA, and HKEX establish Strategic Working Group to deepen…
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The update announces the establishment of a Strategic Working Group between DFSA, HKMA, HKEX, and Nasdaq Dubai to explore collaboration opportunities in sustainable finance, Islamic finance, innovation, and market connectivity.
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This is an informational speech by Dr Kelvin Wong (SFC executive) addressing transition plans, sustainable finance, and governance. The title and content focus on ESG/sustainability disclosures and stakeholder governance frameworks.
Written reply to Parliamentary Question on impact of the tax incentive conditions under the Income Tax Act and Philanthropy Tax Incentive Scheme
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This is a written parliamentary reply explaining the Government's position on tax incentive tracking for family offices under existing schemes. It confirms that MAS does not track social contributions from SFOs, provides statistics on PTIS recipients and donations channelled (8 approved recipients, S$30M+ in...
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This is the FSA Weekly Review No. 700, a digest of regulatory developments from August 10-21, 2026. The content includes: (1) amendments to Comprehensive Guidelines for Major Banks reflecting organizational restructuring and administrative housekeeping (removal of obsolete basic residential register card provisions);...
De Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM) publiceert de Beleidsregel geschiktheid Wta 2027 . De beleidsregel bevat het toetsingskader dat de AFM gebruikt voor geschiktheidstoetsingen van beleidsbepalers van accountantsorganisaties. Aanleiding is een wetswijziging waarin de geschiktheidseis wordt uitgebreid van…
De AFM heeft de Beleidsregel geschiktheid Wta 2027 gepubliceerd als nieuw toetsingskader voor beleidsbepalers van accountantsorganisaties. Naar verwachting treedt de beleidsregel op 1 januari 2027 tegelijk met de Wijzigingswet accountancysector in werking, waardoor de geschiktheidseis wordt uitgebreid van uitsluitend OOB-accountantsorganisaties naar de grootste reguliere accountantsorganisaties.
De geschiktheidstoetsing gaat naar verwachting ook gelden voor beleidsbepalers van reguliere accountantsorganisaties die gedurende drie aaneengesloten boekjaren per boekjaar ten minste €3 miljoen omzet uit wettelijke controles behalen én ten minste 150 wettelijke controles uitvoeren. De criteria zijn cumulatief en zien op de accountantsorganisatie als geheel; marktcommentaar van SRA en Accountancy Vanmorgen bevestigt dat de uitbreiding vooral de grotere reguliere kantoren raakt, naar schatting ongeveer 10 tot 15 SRA-kantoren.
De wijziging breidt een formele geschiktheidseis en AFM-toetsing uit naar een nieuwe, afgebakende groep reguliere accountantsorganisaties; niet-geschikte of niet tijdig beoordeelde beleidsbepalers kunnen daardoor gevolgen hebben voor benoeming, taakuitoefening en governance. De publicatie zelf geeft geen nieuwe sancties of definitieve datum naast de beoogde inwerkingtreding, zodat de praktische impact mede afhangt van de definitieve wet, overgangsregels en de toepasselijke toetsmomenten.
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At the Asian Acturial Conference on 19 August 2026, Mr Alvin Tan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of National Development, and Board member of MAS, spoke about how actuaries can operate in a rapidly changing environment - by mastering new tools, new terrain, and placing people's needs first.
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This is an opening address by a senior government official (Minister of State and MAS board member) at a professional conference. It articulates regulatory priorities and expectations for the insurance and actuarial profession across three key areas: mastery of AI/advanced analytics tools, adaptation to geopolitical...
Court orders Fiducian Investment Management Services to pay $7.3 million penalty over operation of ESG fund
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ASIC enforcement action against fund manager for ESG greenwashing - misleading sustainability claims without adequate governance, monitoring and oversight. Fourth greenwashing penalty outcome, first against responsible entity for duty of care failures. Informational regulatory update on enforcement precedent.
HKMA and DFSA to co-host third Climate Finance Conference to drive transition in…
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The content is a news announcement of a joint HKMA-DFSA conference scheduled for September 2026 focused on climate finance and transition finance. While it signals regulatory support for sustainable finance development across Asia and the Middle East, it is purely informational and promotional in nature.
Institutional Annual report Marketing Financial products Savings protection Other professionals Retail investors Journalists Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers The AMF and ACPR...
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Annual report from AMF-ACPR Joint Unit covering 2025 activities. Primary focus on consumer protection against scams and misleading advertising, structured products market analysis, sustainability preferences implementation, and marketing practice monitoring.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk dashboard, showing continued stability in banks’ transition and physical climate risk indicators across the EU/EEA in second half of 2025. The results also indicate gradual improvements in the availability…
Why this matters
This is an informational news release announcing the EBA's ESG risk dashboard results for H2 2025. It reports on climate risk exposures and data quality improvements across EU/EEA banks but does not impose new binding obligations or announce enforcement actions.
The Bank's Court of Directors acts as a unitary board, setting the organisation's strategy and budget and taking key decisions on resourcing and appointments. Required to meet a minimum seven times per year, it has five executive members from the Bank and up to nine non-executive members.
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Court of Directors meeting minutes from Bank of England covering governance matters, annual accounts approval, monetary policy transformation, payments evolution programme, climate transition plan, and operational updates.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published a draft technical package for version 4.4 of its reporting and disclosure framework, covering IFRS 18 reporting, Pillar 3 ESG disclosures and other technical amendments.
On 2026-07-24, the EBA opened consultation on the draft technical package for reporting framework version 4.4, covering IFRS 18 FINREP templates, Pillar 3 ESG disclosures, FRTB-related disclosure templates, and technical amendments to resolution planning, MREL, and AMLA eligibility data. The package matters because it sets the first reporting reference dates for several new or amended templates and gives firms an early view of the DPM 2.0 transition ahead of final publication expected in September 2026.
The draft technical package for release 4.4 includes validation rules, the Data Point Model, XBRL taxonomies, and a new conversion file between DPM 1.0 and the DPM 2.0 glossary. It introduces amendments to the ITS on Pillar 3 disclosures on ESG risks, equity exposures and shadow banking exposures, with first reference dates of 2026-12-31 and 2027-12-31 for SNCIs. It also adds new IFRS 18-aligned FINREP templates, with a first reference date of 2027-03-31, and integrates FRTB-related disclosure templates into the DPM, also with a first reference date of 2027-03-31.
The immediate impact is medium-high because the draft signals concrete reporting and disclosure changes with phased first reference dates, rather than a purely conceptual policy update. Firms that miss the data model and taxonomy changes risk implementation issues in supervisory reporting, disclosure production, and validation processing once the new templates become effective.
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Clarifications regarding certain aspects of Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial sector (SFDR)Version 5
The CSSF’s FAQ clarifies several SFDR disclosure points for Luxembourg fund managers and related entities, especially around Article 8/9 investment strategies, sustainable-investment methodology, and periodic reporting. It also signals supervisory expectations that disclosure changes can be “material” under CSSF circular rules and therefore may trigger formal review and authorisation requirements.
Non-compliance can lead to supervisory scrutiny, requests for remediation, and potential reclassification risk if a product cannot substantiate its Article 8 or Article 9 claims. The practical consequence is heightened greenwashing exposure and the possibility that disclosure changes may need formal review or authorisation before implementation.
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This is an informational announcement from the JFSA regarding the Code of Conduct for ESG Evaluation and Data Providers. It reports that 30 providers have endorsed the voluntary code as of June 30, 2026.
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FSA published a report on financial institutions' practices in managing storm and flood risks and supporting clients. This is informational content documenting recent developments in climate-related risk management among banks and insurers, including risk assessment methodologies, business continuity planning, and...
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FSA publication of analytical notes on VC investment relationships with bank lending for startups and climate-related risks in regional bank housing loans. This is informational research output addressing startup financing structures and ESG/climate risk analysis in lending portfolios.
New Q&As available 10 July 2026 Digital Finance and Innovation Sustainable finance Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's securities markets regulator, has published the following question and answer: EU ESG Ratings Regulation (ESGRR) Consulting activities to investors or undertakings…
Non-compliance risk is high because these Q&As affect how firms interpret regulatory scope, notification timing, and operational controls across sustainability, crypto, and market structure regimes. Firms that ignore the guidance may face supervisory challenge, remediation costs, and potential findings that their current procedures, permissions, or disclosures are misaligned with ESMA’s expectations.
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ESMA launches data collection under the first phase of ESAP 10 July 2026 Market data The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU regulator and supervisor, has launched the collection of information from Officially Appointed Mechanisms (OAMs) and National Competent Authorities (NCAs) - “collection…
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ESMA announces first phase of ESAP data collection platform covering transparency, prospectus, and short-selling regulations. This is informational content about regulatory infrastructure development with July 2027 public launch deadline.
Financial firms keep EU carbon markets moving 09 July 2026 Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU financial market regulator and supervisor, has published its t hird annual market report on EU carbon markets . The report shows that financial intermediaries are central to the functioning…
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ESMA report on EU carbon market functioning and financial intermediaries' role. Informational content covering market structure, trading volumes, price movements, and regulatory recommendations on LEI implementation. No immediate compliance deadline or critical risk identified.
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ESMA has launched a public consultation (via CSSF notification) on its technical advice to the European Commission for simplifying the EU Taxonomy disclosure framework, focusing on selected KPIs under the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act and reducing reporting burdens. This matters for compliance teams because it is the first formal step in the review of Article 8 Taxonomy disclosure KPIs that will likely change how financial and non‑financial undertakings calculate and disclose Taxonomy‑related indicators from around Q3 2027.
In the short term, non‑participation in the consultation does not create direct non‑compliance risk but may leave firms exposed to a revised framework that does not reflect their operational realities. In the medium term (Q3 2027 onward), failure to implement the revised Taxonomy KPIs and disclosure rules will create material regulatory, supervisory, and reputational risk, given the central role of Taxonomy data in EU sustainable finance and investor disclosures.
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This is an ECB keynote speech providing regulatory guidance on climate and nature-related risks affecting monetary policy and financial stability. It addresses carbon pricing barriers, regulatory uncertainty, access to finance for green transition, and credit differentiation by banks based on emissions.
ESMA consults on simplifying EU Taxonomy disclosure framework 01 July 2026 Sustainable finance The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU financial markets regulator and supervisor, has launched a consultation on technical advice to the European Commission (EC) on selected KPIs under the Taxonomy…
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ESMA consultation on simplifying EU Taxonomy disclosure framework for non-financial undertakings and asset managers. Focuses on reducing reporting complexity while maintaining investor relevance. Consultation period runs until August 2026 with final advice due October 2026.
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CSSF communication announcing the application of EU ESG Ratings Regulation (2024/3005) effective 2 July 2026. Requires financial market participants and advisers to disclose ESG ratings in marketing communications with specific website disclosures per Annex III.
De Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM) is een professionele en doelmatige toezichthouder die haar wettelijke taken doeltreffend uitvoert en aantoonbare resultaten boekt. Dat blijkt uit de onafhankelijke evaluatie van het functioneren van de AFM als zelfstandig bestuursorgaan (zbo) over de periode 2021–2025. In het…
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This is an informational news article announcing the AFM's five-year regulatory evaluation results (2021-2025). The evaluation covers the AFM's supervisory effectiveness across multiple domains including crypto, cybersecurity, and sustainability. It is a positive assessment with recommendations for improvement.
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FSA weekly review containing multiple regulatory updates across banking, securities, and insurance sectors. Includes administrative measures, sustainability disclosure standards, internal audit guidelines, and various compliance-related publications.
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This is an informational announcement of a keynote speech by SFC official Dr Kelvin Wong on stakeholderism and accountability. The speech addresses governance and sustainability themes relevant to financial services broadly.
Given at the World Resources Institute, London
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This is an informational speech by Bank of England Deputy Governor on climate risks' impact on inflation and monetary policy. While it addresses systemic financial stability concerns through climate-related supply shocks and energy market disruptions, it is primarily educational/analytical rather than prescriptive...
Investment advice Sustainable Finance The AMF has introduced a new methodology for document-based inspections of financial investment advisor
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AMF announces new CORE inspection methodology for financial investment advisors with findings from 2025 campaigns. Key focus areas include cost/fee disclosure quality, sustainability preference collection, and AML/CFT compliance.
Published for the Treasury Select Committee
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This is a cookie policy notice and website navigation content, not regulatory intelligence. The referenced document (Megan Greene's CV and questionnaire for Treasury Select Committee) is not included in the provided text.
The Energy Transition Acceleration Finance partnership (ETAF) seeks to mobilise capital into earlier-stage or higher-risk energy transition infrastructure investments where financing is not otherwise available at a sufficient scale, tenor, or risk appetite. As these investments mature and their risk profiles improve…
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This is an informational announcement about a blended finance fund (ETAF) under Singapore's FAST-P initiative achieving first close with US$250 million for energy transition infrastructure investments.
ESMA publishes the register of external reviewers under the EuGB Regulation 22 June 2026 Supervision The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published the register of firms authorised to act as external reviewers of European Green Bonds…
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ESMA announcement regarding the register of external reviewers under the European Green Bond Regulation. This is informational content about regulatory compliance requirements for firms conducting external reviews of green bonds, including transition from transitional regime to full supervision as of June 22, 2026.
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IFIAR published factsheet on 2025 Sustainability Assurance Survey covering sustainability reporting requirements and assurance practices across member jurisdictions. This is informational content about international audit regulatory developments relevant to sustainability reporting and disclosure frameworks.
Drax Group PLC (Drax) has announced the FCA has closed its investigation into the company.We undertook an extensive investigation following concerns raised regarding disclosures to the market about the sustainability of Drax’s Canadian biomass. We did not find evidence that justified any further action.Thousands of…
The FCA concluded its investigation into Drax without taking action after an extensive review of “thousands of pages” and interviews with company personnel, focused on whether Drax’s annual reports and accounts from 2021 to 2023 contained misleading statements or material omissions about biomass sustainability. This matters because it shows the FCA continues to scrutinize **listed-company disclosures** on ESG and sustainability claims, especially where prior regulatory findings or public controversies may indicate potential market disclosure risk.
The practical severity is moderate to high for listed issuers because the FCA’s review shows it will investigate potentially misleading sustainability disclosures and expects accurate, investor-relevant reporting. Non-compliance can lead to enforcement exposure, remediation costs, reputational damage, and intensified scrutiny of future ESG statements even where no action is ultimately taken.
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ESMA 2025 Annual Report: focus on stronger supervision, regulatory simplification, and innovation 17 June 2026 About ESMA Board of Supervisors Management Board Press Releases The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published its Annual Report…
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ESMA's annual report highlights 2025 regulatory achievements across multiple domains: MiCA and crypto-asset implementation, consolidated tape providers under MiFIR, T+1 settlement, DORA digital resilience, ESG/Green Bond regulations, and supervisory reporting simplification.
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ESMA statement on Common Supervisory Action results regarding MiFID II sustainability integration in suitability assessments and product governance. Informational regulatory guidance with proportionate supervisory approach during sustainable finance framework transition. No immediate enforcement action indicated.
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Interview with ECB Executive Board member discussing supervisory philosophy on capital requirements, regulatory simplification, banking union integration, and sustainability reporting thresholds. Informational content providing regulatory guidance rather than announcing new requirements.
Investment firms could save around £20m a year under new proposals from the FCA to simplify climate reporting for investment products. The FCA estimates it could deliver these savings by replacing detailed product-level reports based on the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) with simpler, more…
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FCA consultation on simplifying climate reporting requirements for investment products. Proposes replacing detailed TCFD product-level reports with simpler disclosures aligned with Consumer Duty. Primarily impacts asset managers and asset owners.
Economy Middle East Summit Attracts More Than 1500 Decision Makers From The Public And Private Sectors
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This is a news article covering the Economy Middle East Summit held in Abu Dhabi. While it mentions multiple regulatory themes including digital assets, AI, cybersecurity, fintech, and sustainable finance, it is primarily informational/promotional content about the summit rather than a specific regulatory requirement...
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This is a compilation of speeches by JFSA officials spanning multiple years (2015-2026) covering various regulatory topics including corporate governance, financial innovation, sustainable finance, and market regulation.
ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter 01 June 2026 ESMA newsletter The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published today the latest edition of its Spotlight on Markets newsletter , covering ESMA’s key activities and publications from…
ESMA’s latest *Spotlight on Markets* newsletter (covering April–May 2026 activity) signals a coordinated push on reporting simplification, CCP resilience, EMIR 3 implementation and enhanced enforcement of corporate and digital reporting standards. For compliance teams, the newsletter is a consolidated forward‑looking risk map: it highlights where ESMA and NCAs will focus supervision and enforcement in the next cycle, especially around fund/transaction reporting, CCP crisis planning, ESEF taxonomy use and internal control functions in the funds sector.
The overall impact is medium to high: while the newsletter itself does not create new binding obligations, it consolidates ESMA priorities that will drive supervisory focus and future technical standards, particularly in EMIR 3, CCP oversight, ESEF and sustainability reporting. Failure to anticipate and align with these priorities can lead to enforcement actions, remediation mandates, higher supervisory scrutiny and reputational risk once the related rules and guidance are fully applied.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed the rescission of overly burdensome and costly rules that require companies to provide certain climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports. The Commission’s…
The SEC has issued a **proposal to rescind its climate‑related disclosure rules** that currently require registrants to provide specified climate information in registration statements and Form 10‑K‑type annual reports. If finalized, this would materially reduce prescriptive federal climate disclosure obligations, but compliance teams must carefully manage the transition because existing rules remain in force until any rescission is adopted and effective, and investors, proxy advisors, and other regimes (notably EU and state-level) will still expect robust climate disclosure.
Non‑compliance remains significant because, until any rescission is effective, issuers are expected to meet existing climate disclosure requirements and can face enforcement, private litigation, and restatement risk for material misstatements or omissions. Even after rescission, climate‑related statements will remain subject to the antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws and to scrutiny from investors, proxy advisors, and other regulators.
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New Q&As available 28 May 2026 Digital Finance and Innovation Market Abuse Sustainable finance The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's securities markets regulator, has published the following question and answer: EU ESG Ratings Regulation (ESGRR) Defined ranking system (2853) Transitional…
ESMA has released new Q&As clarifying several operational aspects of the EU ESG Ratings Regulation (ESGRR), the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) delegated audit requirements, and an exemption from MiCA white paper obligations for certain crypto-asset offerings. These Q&As materially affect how ESG rating providers structure their methodologies and registrations, how firms plan and evidence MAR compliance audits, and when MiCA white papers are required, and therefore should immediately be integrated into internal compliance frameworks.
Non-compliance with ESGRR, MAR and MiCA as interpreted in ESMA’s Q&As may lead to authorisation refusals or withdrawals, administrative fines, product restrictions, and heightened supervisory scrutiny. Given the enforcement nature of ESG ratings supervision and MAR/MiCA regimes, firms face significant conduct, reputational and business model risks if they fail to align promptly with this guidance.
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FSA weekly review containing multiple regulatory updates including amendments to Payment Services Act, Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, Banking Act, and sustainability disclosure standards. Covers corporate governance, electronic payment instruments, cryptoassets, and early corporate rehabilitation procedures.
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This is a compilation of JFSA speeches and remarks from various officials spanning 2015-2026. Content is informational/archival in nature covering regulatory priorities, international coordination, and policy initiatives across multiple financial sectors.
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AFM-bestuursvoorzitter Laura van Geest verzorgde op 20 mei de keynote tijdens de AFME Sustainability Conference in Amsterdam.
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This is a speech by AFM board chair at AFME Sustainability Conference emphasizing sustainability as economic necessity. It is informational/news content rather than regulatory requirement, hence null urgency.
Opening Address by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, and Deputy Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, at the Financing Asia’s Transition Conference on 20 May 2026.
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This is an opening address from MAS Deputy Chairman at the Financing Asia's Transition Conference, presenting policy initiatives and strategic direction on climate finance.
ASIC sets financial reporting, audit and sustainability focus areas for FY 2026–27
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ASIC's announcement of FY 2026-27 focus areas for financial reporting, audit and sustainability surveillance. Informational guidance affecting listed/unlisted companies, RSEs, MISs and audit firms.
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1° amending:(a) the Law of 5 April 1993 on the financial sector, as amended;(b) the Law of 17 December 2010 relating to undertakings for collective investment, as amended;(c) the Law of 18 December 2015 on the failure of credit institutions and certain investment firms, as amended;(d) the Law of 15 March 2016 on OTC…
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ESMA outlines enforcement activities for corporate reporting across the EEA in 2025 07 May 2026 Corporate Finance Electronic reporting Financial reporting Sustainable finance The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published its Report on…
ESMA promotes proportionate supervision of MiFID II sustainability requirements 06 May 2026 Investor protection The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has issued a statement presenting the results of its Common Supervisory Action (CSA) on how…
Written reply to Parliamentary Question on accuracy of greenhouse gas emissions disclosures by listed companies
ESMA consults on guidelines on endorsement under the ESG Ratings Regulation 29 April 2026 Credit Rating Agencies The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a public consultation on draft guidelines on endorsement under the ESG Ratings Regulation 1 . The consultation paper sets out ESMA’s…
Help us develop a proportionate reporting regime for ESG ratings. Register your interest by 13 May 2026. We're inviting ESG rating providers to join a pilot to inform future regulatory reporting once the regime is live.Our aim is to avoid unnecessary reporting burden for firms over time.The pilot aims to help us…
Good morning. Brendan, thank you for the warm introduction. It is a pleasure to join you at the ILCU Internal Audit Services Conference. I also want to thank Barry Harrington for the invitation to address you here today. 1 When I addressed the ILCU Annual Conference last April, I spoke about a time of transformative…
Adgm Fsra Implements Enhancements To The Regulatory Framework For Insurance And Introduces Climate Related Financial Risk Management Requirements
Joint Committee annual report highlights digitalisation, cyber resilience and sustainable finance as key priorities of 2025 24 April 2026 Joint Committee The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today published its Annual Report for 2025 , setting out the main…
Speech by Sheree Howard at the APCC Spring Conference 2026. This weekend, tens of thousands of runners will line up in Greenwich Park for the start of the London Marathon.Well done to them – a Netflix marathon is much more my speed.Unlike what’s needed to prepare for a Netflix marathon – opening a bag of sweet and…
Bain Capital Opens Office In Abu Dhabi
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This regulatory update announces the opening of a new Bain Capital office in Abu Dhabi, which is relevant for investment management, wealth management, and capital markets firms operating in the region.
Given at the PSE–BdF Conference on International Macroeconomics in Historical Perspective at the Banque de France in Paris
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This speech by a central bank official discusses the relationship between macroeconomic policy and economic history, with a focus on topics relevant to banking, investment management, and wealth management firms.
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The Financial Services Agency (FSA) and Tokyo Stock Exchange have launched a public consultation on draft revisions to Japan's Corporate Governance Code, with comments due by May 15, 2026. This represents the first major update since 2021 and aims to redirect corporate resource allocation toward growth investments, research and development, and human capital rather than short-term shareholder returns. The revised code will become effective this summer and requires listed companies to submit governance reports by July 2027.
Urgency: HIGH
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The 13th AFMGM was convened under the co-chairmanship of H.E. Frederick D. Go, Secretary of the Department of Finance of the Philippines, and H.E. Eli M. Remolona, Jr., Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
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The regulatory update covers a range of finance and central banking initiatives across ASEAN, including sustainable finance, digital payments, and capital market development. This would be relevant for banks, fintechs, and payment providers focused on these areas.
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This regulatory update from the JFSA focuses on policies and guidance around human capital disclosures, which are important for investment management firms, wealth managers, and banks to understand in order to align their reporting and disclosures with investor expectations around ESG and long-term value creation.
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This regulatory update from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) relates to the publication of a report and roadmap on sustainability-related financial disclosures and assurance.
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This speech by the SFC discusses the development of a diverse asset management ecosystem and offshore China funds, which is relevant for investment managers and wealth managers. It also touches on ESG and sustainability, which are key topics for the industry.
Good morning. Ongoing events in the Middle East are a stark reminder of the challenges policy makers face in a world increasingly characterised by geoeconomic fragmentation. For central banks tasked with preserving price stability, supply shocks pose both analytical and strategic challenges: understanding their…
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This speech by the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland discusses the impact of geopolitical shocks on the economy, inflation, and monetary policy in the Eurozone.
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This regulatory update from the CSSF outlines key supervisory priorities for the investment fund sector in 2026, covering areas such as governance/operational risks, ICT/cyber risks, liquidity and credit risks, contagion risks, asset valuation, sustainable finance, and costs/fees.
FSCA Press Release - Sustainable Finance Update Report 2026 and Discussion Paper on ESG Rating Services and Data Providers
ESAs spring risk update highlights geopolitical pressures and rising private finance risks 27 March 2026 Joint Committee Risk monitoring The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today published their spring 2026 Joint Committee update on risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial…
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The regulatory update highlights significant geopolitical risks and emerging risks in private finance that could impact the financial sector, particularly banks, asset managers, and insurers. Supervisors and firms are called to maintain vigilance and proactively assess and manage these risks.
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This regulatory update from the CSSF focuses on improving financial education and empowerment, particularly for women, through a walking challenge program. It covers consumer protection, sustainability, and technology aspects relevant to banks, wealth managers, and fintechs.
Renewed surge in international energy prices tests domestic economic resilience Higher oil and gas prices are expected to lead to lower growth and higher inflation than previously expected. The extent is dependent on the duration of the conflict and the scale of damage to critical infrastructure in the Middle East…
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This regulatory update discusses the impact of rising energy prices on the domestic economy, which could have significant implications for financial firms across banking, investment management, and wealth management sectors.
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This regulatory update discusses the impact of physical climate risks on the banking sector and the role of insurance in mitigating these risks. It is relevant for banks and insurance firms in terms of prudential requirements and ESG/sustainability considerations.
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This regulatory update from the ECB discusses the resilience of European banks, including their preparedness for geopolitical risks, interest rate changes, and non-performing loans.
In his latest blog Governor Gabriel Makhlouf explains that the Governing Council held rates steady at 2 per cent due to new geopolitical uncertainty from Middle East tensions, which risk pushing energy prices and headline inflation above the 2 per cent target whilst dampening growth. The Bank will monitor inflation…
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This regulatory update discusses the impact of the Middle East conflict on inflation, growth, and monetary policy in Europe, which is highly relevant for banks, asset managers, and wealth managers in terms of prudential requirements, operational resilience, and ESG considerations.
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This regulatory update discusses a meeting between Japanese and UK financial regulators to discuss a range of topics relevant to the banking, investment management, and capital markets sectors, including digital finance, sustainable finance, AI, and cybersecurity. The update is informational in nature.
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Why this matters
This regulatory update from the ECB covers key supervisory priorities and activities related to the resilience of the euro area banking sector, including managing geopolitical risks, credit risk, operational resilience, climate/environmental risks, and data aggregation/reporting.
ESMA sets out actions to simplify the retail investor journey and make investing more accessible 12 March 2026 Investor protection Press Releases The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published its takeaways from the 2025 Call for Evidence (CfE)…
Why this matters
This regulatory update from ESMA focuses on simplifying the retail investor journey and making investing more accessible. It covers key areas such as streamlining disclosure requirements, reducing complexity in suitability and appropriateness assessments, and simplifying MiFID II requirements on sustainability...
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This speech by Julia Leung from the SFC covers topics related to investor and financial education, which are relevant for investment management firms, wealth managers, and the broader financial industry.
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This regulatory update from the ECB discusses the importance of incorporating nature-related risks into banking supervision and financial stability assessments. It is highly relevant for banks, asset managers, and wealth managers who need to manage these emerging environmental risks.
Singapore, 9 March 2026…The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Economic Society of Singapore (ESS) today launched the MAS-ESS Essay Competition 2026. The theme for this year’s competition is “Singapore’s AI-Driven Economic Future: How can artificial intelligence reshape our industries, workforce, and…
Why this matters
This is an informational announcement about an essay competition focused on the impact of AI on Singapore's economy and industries. It is of general interest to the financial sector, particularly banks, wealth managers, and fintechs, as they are likely to be impacted by AI developments.
At the Singapore Institute of Directors’ inaugural Chairpersons Guild Forum on 6 March 2026, Mr Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, spoke about the role of boards and strong board leadership in influencing strong shareholder outcomes, and highlighted how MAS would support the…
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The speech discusses measures to strengthen corporate governance and value creation for listed companies in Singapore, which is relevant for capital markets, investment management firms, and banks.
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This regulatory update from the SFC discusses efforts to drive regional cooperation and consensus on key capital market issues, including the impact and opportunities from emerging technologies like tokenization and AI, as well as sustainable finance initiatives.
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Why this matters
This speech by Julia Leung of the SFC covers topics related to the resilience and development of Asia-Pacific capital markets, which would be relevant for banks, asset managers, and wealth managers operating in the region.
MAS today issued three Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management - Transition Planning to separately set out MAS’ supervisory expectations for banks, insurers and asset managers to manage the transition and physical risks they and their portfolios face from climate change.
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) sets supervisory expectations for financial institutions (banks, insurers, and asset managers) to manage transition and physical risks from climate change.
Inform insurers of the publication of an addendum on transition planning to the Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management, which sets out more detailed supervisory expectations for insurers to manage the transition and physical risks they face from climate change as part of a sound transition planning process.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued an addendum on **transition planning** to its Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management, outlining detailed supervisory expectations for insurers to address **climate transition and physical risks** through robust processes. This matters for compliance professionals as it mandates integration of climate risks into insurers' strategies, enhancing resilience amid global net-zero transitions and potential supervisory scrutiny. Effective immediately as of 05 March 2026, it builds on prior consultations to promote customer and investee decarbonization without indiscriminate divestment.[https://www.mas.gov.sg/regulation/circulars/id04_26]
Urgency: High – Freshly issued (05 March 2026), this sets enforceable supervisory expectations amid intensifying global ESG scrutiny; non-compliance risks heightened MAS exams, capital add-ons, or restrictions. It demands immediate gap analysis and process builds, especially for high-exposure insurers, to avoid transition risk materialization in portfolios.
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Collective investments Marketing Financial products Other professionals Executive & other private individuals Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers ...
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) highlights persistent differences in investment behavior and attitudes between women and men, which is relevant for investment management and wealth management firms.
Written reply to Parliamentary Question on green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked loans
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) provides information on the total value and number of green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked loans originated by financial institutions in Singapore over the past five years.
Written reply to Parliamentary Question on Philanthropic Contributions by Single Family Offices
Why this matters
This regulatory update discusses philanthropic contributions made by Single Family Offices, which are relevant to the Wealth & Private Banking and Investment Management sectors.
New investment funds drive reduction in costs to investors 03 March 2026 Fund Management Press Releases Risk monitoring The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU financial markets regulator and supervisor, today publishes its 2025 market report on the costs and performance of EU retail investment…
Why this matters
This regulatory update from ESMA discusses trends in costs and performance of investment funds in the EU, including UCITS, AIFs, and structured retail products. It covers topics related to consumer protection, ESG, and disclosure requirements that are relevant for asset managers, broker-dealers, and wealth managers.
Update March 2026
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the CSSF focuses on its supervisory priorities in the area of sustainable finance, covering transparency and disclosures, risk management and governance, and MiFID rules related to sustainability for credit institutions and investment firms, as well as priorities for the asset management...
Supervision Sustainable Finance Marketing Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies The AMF publishes the findings of its inspections on the consideration of client sustainability preferences
Why this matters
The article discusses the findings of AMF inspections on how investment services providers are considering client sustainability preferences in their advisory process, which is a new regulatory requirement under MiFID II. This is relevant for asset managers and wealth managers who provide investment advice.
amending Directives 2006/43/EC, 2013/34/EU, (EU) 2022/2464 and (EU) 2024/1760 as regards certain corporate sustainability reporting requirements and certain corporate sustainability due diligence requirements
Why this matters
This directive amends several existing EU directives related to corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements. It will have a significant impact on financial firms in the banking, investment management, and wealth management sectors, requiring changes to their reporting and compliance processes.
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This regulatory update from the ECB covers key supervisory priorities for 2026-2028, including initiatives related to credit underwriting and geopolitical risk stress testing. These initiatives impact banks, asset managers, and wealth managers, and touch on prudential, operational, and sustainability-related topics.
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Why this matters
This regulatory update covers several key areas for financial firms, including changes to disclosure requirements related to sustainability and human capital, as well as updates to prudential regulations.
Madison Realty Capital Expands Global Platform With Launch Of Middle East Office
Why this matters
This regulatory update announces the launch of a new Middle East office by Madison Realty Capital, a real estate private equity firm focused on real estate private credit. The firm has received regulatory approval from the FSRA of ADGM to operate in the region, indicating an expansion of its global platform.
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Why this matters
This regulatory update from the ECB covers topics related to banking supervision, climate risk management, and regulatory reporting requirements, which are relevant for banks, asset managers, and wealth managers.
ESMA supports the simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards and suggests targeted adjustments 18 February 2026 Issuer disclosure Press Releases Sustainable finance The European Securities and Markets Authority, the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has delivered its opinion on the draft…
ESMA has issued an opinion supporting EFRAG's draft simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the CSRD, praising improvements in readability and materiality focus while recommending targeted adjustments to enhance investor protection and financial stability. This matters for compliance professionals as it signals upcoming refinements to sustainability disclosures, with pragmatic supervision promised during the transition, potentially reducing short-term burdens but requiring monitoring of final delegated act adoption by summer 2026.
Urgency: Medium - Not yet finalized (pending summer 2026 adoption), with pragmatic supervision promised, reducing immediate pressure; however, matters due to potential tightening of reliefs and disclosures impacting FY2026+ reporting, investor protection focus, and interoperability needs. Firms should prioritize if heavily using reliefs or with complex transition plans, as non-adjustment risks supervisory scrutiny post-learning curve.
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ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter 13 February 2026 ESMA newsletter The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published today its latest edition of the Spotlight on Markets Newsletter. This edition opens with ESMA’s Digital and Data…
Why this matters
This regulatory update from ESMA covers several key areas including data and digital strategies, post-trade transparency for OTC derivatives, cooperation with other regulators, and various publications on ESG and risk-based supervision.
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The ECB imposed a €7.55 million periodic penalty payment on Crédit Agricole for failing to complete a climate-related and environmental (C&E) risk materiality assessment by the May 31, 2024 deadline, marking the second enforcement action in the ECB's escalating shift from guidance to active enforcement on climate risk supervision. This enforcement demonstrates that the ECB is moving beyond symbolic warnings to substantial financial penalties, signaling that banks must treat climate risk identification and assessment as mandatory compliance obligations rather than discretionary best practices.
The ECB's enforcement action reflects several critical regulatory developments: Mandatory Climate Risk Materiality Assessment Banks must now conduct comprehensive materiality assessments of climate-related and environmental risks as a binding supervisory requirement, not a guidance recommendation. The assessment must identify all material C&E risks to which the institution is or might be exposed. Binding Supervisory Decisions with Enforcement Teeth The ECB has transitioned from non-binding guidance (2020) to legally binding decisions with accruing daily penalties for non-compliance.
Urgency: CRITICAL
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Why this matters
This regulatory update provides a list of investment funds (UCIs and SIFs) that have a sharia-compliant policy, which is relevant for investment management and wealth management firms.
Situation as at 31 December 2025
Why this matters
This regulatory update relates to net assets of Undertakings for Collective Investment (UCIs) according to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). It is informational in nature and relevant for investment management and wealth management firms that are subject to SFDR reporting requirements.
Central Bank of Ireland Deputy Governor Vasileios Madouros spoke at Technological University Dublin on the need to increase domestic investment over the next decade to support Ireland’s long-term economic success. Looking back, Deputy Governor Madouros discussed how, despite very strong economic growth, investment in…
Why this matters
This speech from the Central Bank of Ireland Deputy Governor discusses the need for increased domestic investment in Ireland to support long-term economic success.
Over the course of the next decade, we will need to allocate more of our collective resources towards domestic investment. 1 In part, that is because of where we are coming from. Despite very strong economic growth in recent years, investment in key domestic sectors has been lacklustre. But it is also because of where…
Why this matters
This speech discusses the need for increased investment in Ireland, particularly in public infrastructure, housing, and domestic businesses. It outlines policy considerations around enabling sustainable investment, including fiscal policy, efficiency of investment delivery, fostering business dynamism, and ensuring...
Given at the London School of Economics
Why this matters
This speech covers the Bank of England's approach to assessing and managing climate-related risks across its core objectives of monetary policy, financial stability, and prudential supervision.
The Central Bank of Ireland has set out its regulatory and supervisory priorities for 2026 and provided detailed advice to Government on building economic resilience in the face of unprecedented uncertainty. In his letter to the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf set out his…
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the Central Bank of Ireland focuses on building economic resilience and outlines key priorities for the financial sector, including maintaining resilience to geopolitical risks, securing consumer interests, responding to technological changes, and addressing environmental transitions.
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This regulatory update is related to the list of fund units subject to the European Social Entrepreneurship Funds (EuSEF) regulation, which is relevant for investment management and wealth management firms that offer or invest in such funds.
Superintendent Routledge participates in a fireside chat at the 2026 CatIQ conference
Why this matters
This regulatory update from OSFI discusses climate risk management and reporting requirements for financial institutions, particularly banks and insurers. It provides insights into OSFI's priorities and approach to supervising climate-related financial risks.
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Why this matters
This regulatory update from the ECB covers changes to banking supervision, including potential revisions to capital requirements, proportionality for smaller banks, and the use of Additional Tier 1 capital.
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Why this matters
This regulatory update from the JFSA provides information on the list of institutional investors that have accepted the Principles for Responsible Institutional Investors (Japan's Stewardship Code) as of December 31, 2025.
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MAS announced that Singapore intends to join international efforts to enhance the capacity of the International Monetary Fund to help vulnerable member countries deal with economic shocks.
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announces that Singapore will join international efforts to support the IMF's initiatives for vulnerable countries.
Governor of SAMA: 2026 Budget Aims to Enhance Sustainable Economic Growth in the Kingdom
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the Governor of SAMA discusses the 2026 budget in Saudi Arabia, which aims to enhance sustainable economic growth. This is relevant for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms operating in the region, as it signals a focus on ESG, prudential requirements, and reporting.
ASIC acts against ESG investment fund responsible entity alleging governance failures and misleading conduct
Why this matters
This regulatory update from ASIC focuses on alleged governance failures and misleading conduct by an investment fund responsible entity regarding its ESG-focused investment fund.
ASIC highlights financial reporting and audit findings for FY 2024–25 as part of expanded program of work
Why this matters
This regulatory update from ASIC covers findings from financial reporting and audit surveillances, including enforcement actions against auditors. It is relevant for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms, particularly around reporting, ESG, and prudential requirements.
Prime Super pays ASIC infringement notice alleging misleading statements about tobacco investments
Why this matters
This regulatory update from ASIC involves an infringement notice issued to a superannuation fund (Prime Super) for making misleading statements about its investments in tobacco companies, which is a consumer protection and ESG-related issue.
HESTA pays ASIC infringement notices alleging misleading statements about carbon emissions
Why this matters
This regulatory update from ASIC relates to misleading statements made by the HESTA superfund about its commitment to removing carbon emissions investments. It involves issues around ESG/sustainability claims, consumer protection, and reporting/disclosure requirements for financial firms.
Financial disclosures & corporate financing Periodic & ongoing disclosures Reporting ESEF Closing of the 2025 accounts: the AMF flags up points for vigilance and issues recommendations
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF covers key areas of focus for financial firms, including reporting and disclosure requirements, ESG considerations, and prudential requirements. It is relevant for a range of financial institutions including banks, brokers, asset managers, and fintechs.
Application of the Guidelines of the European Banking Authority on the management of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks (EBA/GL/2025/01)
Circular CSSF 26/905 mandates the application of EBA Guidelines (EBA/GL/2025/01) on managing **ESG risks** for Luxembourg-supervised institutions, requiring integration of environmental, social, and governance risk identification, measurement, management, and monitoring into internal processes. This aligns with CRD amendments (Articles 74, 76, 87a) and emphasizes proportionality to institutions' business models, with plans including timelines, targets, and milestones toward EU climate goals like net-zero by 2050. It matters for compliance as it embeds ESG into prudential supervision, potentially impacting capital, risk frameworks, and supervisory reviews.
Urgency: High - With application starting 1 April 2026 (just over 2 months from publication), firms face immediate pressure to gap-analyze current ESG frameworks against EBA standards, especially for SREP integration and long-term risk planning. Non-compliance risks supervisory scrutiny, capital add-ons, or enforcement, as ESG is now a core prudential pillar amid EU sustainability push; smaller institutions get a head-start but must act swiftly given proportionality demands.
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USD 9 Trillion in Assets Commit to ADGM as Abu Dhabi Finance Week Redefines Global Capital Flows
Why this matters
This regulatory update discusses the commitment of USD 9 trillion in assets to the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), which is likely to impact banking, investment management, and wealth management firms. It also touches on ESG/sustainability and technology/cyber topics, which are key regulatory focus areas.
UAE Sustainable Finance Working Group Publishes Fourth Statement During Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the UAE Sustainable Finance Working Group is focused on sustainable finance and disclosure requirements, which are relevant for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms operating in the UAE.
ADFW 2025 Delivers its Most Successful Edition, Showcasing Abu Dhabi’s Next Decade of Growth with Over 35,000 Attendees
Why this matters
This news article discusses the successful edition of the ADFW 2025 event in Abu Dhabi, showcasing the emirate's growth plans for the next decade. The event is likely to be of interest to firms in the banking, investment management, and wealth management sectors, as well as fintechs, as it highlights the regulatory...
Given at the Bellagio Group event, Bank of England
Why this matters
This speech from the Bank of England Governor discusses global economic imbalances and their impact on the financial sector, covering topics related to prudential requirements, operational resilience, and ESG considerations. It is relevant for banks, asset managers, and wealth managers.
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Why this matters
This regulatory update from the ECB focuses on advancing their climate and nature-related work, which is relevant for banks, asset managers, and wealth managers from an ESG and prudential perspective.
Communiqué
The CSSF's January 2026 enforcement report documents the results of its 2025 examination campaign on 2024 financial and non-financial disclosures by issuers under Luxembourg's Transparency Law. This publication is critical for compliance professionals because it reveals systematic compliance gaps across financial reporting (IFRS), sustainability reporting (ESRS), and Alternative Performance Measures (APMs), with 27% of enforcement decisions resulting in injunctions for non-compliance.
Urgency: HIGH
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ESMA promotes clarity in communications on ESG strategies 14 January 2026 Sustainable finance The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, published today a second thematic note on sustainability-related claims, focusing on ESG strategies. The note…
ESMA published a thematic note on January 14, 2026, providing guidance on clear, fair, and not misleading communications regarding ESG strategies, specifically ESG integration and ESG exclusions, to mitigate greenwashing risks in non-regulatory materials like marketing. This matters because sustainability claims heavily influence investor decisions, and misleading communications can lead to supervisory actions, reputational damage, and loss of trust, aligning with existing EU rules under SFDR and related frameworks without imposing new disclosures.
Urgency: High – Immediate risk of enforcement for greenwashing in high-visibility ESG marketing, amid rising supervisory scrutiny; non-compliance threatens fines, remediation, and reputational harm as investor focus on sustainability grows. Proactive alignment builds trust and differentiates firms.
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Given at National University of Singapore
Why this matters
This speech by a Bank of England official covers topics related to the banking and investment management sectors, including prudential requirements, operational resilience, and ESG/sustainability. The content appears to be informational rather than an urgent regulatory update.
ESAs publish joint Guidelines on ESG stress testing 08 January 2026 Guidelines and Technical standards Joint Committee The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA - the ESAs) published today their Joint Guidelines on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) stress testing . These Guidelines provide…
The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs)—EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA—published final Joint Guidelines on 8 January 2026 to standardize how national competent authorities (NCAs) integrate ESG risks into supervisory stress testing frameworks for banking and insurance sectors, without mandating new ESG-specific tests. These guidelines promote consistency, long-term methodologies, and common standards across the EU, initially prioritizing climate and environmental risks (physical and transition) before expanding to social and governance factors. They matter for compliance professionals as they shape future supervisory expectations, enhancing resilience assessments and aligning with CRD (Article 100(4)) and Solvency II (Article 304c(3)) mandates, potentially influencing firm-level stress testing preparations.
Urgency: Medium. While not imposing immediate firm-level requirements, the guidelines signal escalating supervisory focus on ESG risks from 2027, with potential for more frequent/punitive stress tests; firms delaying ESG integration risk capital/liquidity shortfalls in exercises, amplified by improving data availability and EU sustainability push (e.g., CSRD, SFDR). Proactive preparation mitigates future remediation costs and supports strategic resilience.
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New Q&As available 19 December 2025 Digital Finance and Innovation Fund Management Market Abuse Prospectus Sustainable finance The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's securities markets regulator, has published or updated the following Questions and Answers: Alternative Investment Fund Managers…
ESMA published new Q&As on December 19, 2025, addressing practical implementation questions across multiple regulatory frameworks including AIFMD, ESG rating activities, and sustainable finance rules. These guidance documents clarify regulatory expectations and promote consistent supervisory approaches across EU member states, making them essential for firms operating in affected areas to ensure compliant implementation.
Urgency: HIGH
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19 DEC 2025, 10:55 AM UAE Sustainable Finance Working Group Publishes Fourth Statement During Abu…
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the UAE Sustainable Finance Working Group covers progress across key areas of sustainable finance including corporate governance, disclosures, taxonomy development, and climate transition planning. It is relevant for a range of financial firms operating in the UAE market.
Economics Winter Workshop 2025: Opening Remarks by Governor Gabriel Makhlouf
Why this matters
This speech by the CBI Governor covers topics relevant to banks, asset managers, and wealth managers, including prudential requirements, operational resilience, and ESG. As an informational speech, the urgency is low.
In this, his final blog for 2025, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf reflects on Ireland and the euro area’s economic performance and looks ahead to 2026, drawing on the Quarterly Bulletin and latest eurosystem staff projections published this week.
Why this matters
This regulatory update discusses the economic performance and outlook for Ireland and the euro area, which is relevant for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms. It covers topics related to prudential requirements, reporting, and ESG/sustainability.
MDD is projected to grow by just below 4 per cent in 2025. From 2026 to 2028, MDD is forecast to grow at an annual average rate of 2.9 per cent per annum. More positive momentum in MNE investment amid lower uncertainty contrasts with slower pace of growth in domestic sectors and cooling of the labour market as drag…
Why this matters
This regulatory update provides a growth outlook for the MDD (Multinational Domestic Demand) sector, which is relevant for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms.
ESMA reviews impact of Guidelines on ESG or sustainability related terms in fund names 17 December 2025 Risk monitoring Sustainable finance The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial market regulator and supervisor, released research today assessing the impact of its fund naming…
Why this matters
This regulatory update from ESMA focuses on the impact of guidelines related to the use of ESG and sustainability-related terms in fund names, which is relevant for investment management firms and wealth managers.
Earlier this year, we undertook a refresh of our Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee. In line with good governance, we planned to refresh the membership on a staggered basis, allowing us to bring in new expertise whilst benefiting from some continuity. Following this process, we are pleased to announce the…
Why this matters
This regulatory update announces the appointment of new members to the FCA's Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee, which is relevant for investment management, wealth management, and other financial firms with an interest in ESG and sustainability.
Good evening. Thank you for the invitation to join you today. This evening I want to talk about economic resilience, what it is and whether we have enough of it. I spoke about economic resilience in my first speech as Governor – 6 years ago – and wrote to the Minister for Finance about it in early February this year…
Why this matters
This speech by the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland discusses economic resilience, which is relevant to the banking, investment management, and wealth management sectors.
Good morning and welcome everyone. I am delighted to address the eighth meeting of this Forum. When the Forum was established three years ago, the goal was to bring together participants from across Ireland to build a shared approach to understanding and managing the systemic risks that climate change poses, while…
Why this matters
This speech by the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland discusses the Forum's work on understanding and managing climate-related systemic risks, as well as supporting the transition to net zero.
The Bank of England (the Bank) has today launched its second system-wide exploratory scenario (SWES) exercise. This will focus on how the private markets ecosystem operates under stress and the potential implications for UK financial stability and the UK real economy.
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the Bank of England focuses on how the private markets ecosystem operates under stress and the potential implications for UK financial stability and the real economy.
Policy statement 25/25
PS25/25 is the PRA's policy statement providing feedback on CP10/25 and issuing updated Supervisory Statement SS5/25, which replaces SS3/19 to enhance banks' and insurers' management of climate-related financial risks through strengthened governance, risk management, scenario analysis, data quality, and disclosures. It matters because it sets a higher regulatory bar for embedding climate risks proportionately into core processes like ICAAP, ILAAP, ORSA, and financial reporting, promoting resilience and strategic decision-making amid evolving climate threats.
Urgency: High – Effective immediately (3 Dec 2025), requiring significant uplift to existing approaches; non-compliance risks supervisory scrutiny, as PRA expects ambitious, ongoing progress and may request evidence. Matters for capital/liquidity planning, resilience, and strategic viability amid maturing climate risk landscape.
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Supervisory statement 5/25
SS5/25 is the PRA's updated supervisory statement, published on 3 December 2025, replacing SS3/19 and setting enhanced expectations for banks and insurers to manage climate-related risks through governance, risk management, scenario analysis, data quality, and disclosures. It matters because it represents a step change from awareness-raising to embedding robust, proportionate practices that integrate climate risks into core prudential processes like ICAAP, ILAAP, ORSA, and capital planning, aligning with the PRA's objectives for firm safety and soundness amid evolving physical and transition risks.
Urgency: High – Effective immediately with a 6-month window (~June 2026) for gap closure, this demands significant operational uplift (e.g., data, scenarios, integration) amid PRA's shift to enforcement; non-compliance risks supervisory action, given climate risks' materiality to prudential stability and alignment with global standards.
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26 NOV 2025, 03:15 PM DFSA and HKMA co-host second Joint Climate Finance Conference, showcasing…
Why this matters
This regulatory update discusses a joint climate finance conference hosted by the DFSA and HKMA, focusing on financial risks from climate change, innovative sustainable finance solutions, and the role of sustainable debt in emerging markets.
Good morning everyone. 1 I am delighted to join you here today for this year’s Climate Finance week. “The scientific evidence that climate change is a serious and urgent issue is […] compelling.” “The benefits of strong, early action on climate change outweigh the costs.” And “the choices made in the next 10-20 years…
Why this matters
This speech discusses the macrofinancial effects of climate change in Ireland, including the progress and challenges in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the relative costs of action versus inaction, the exposure to rising physical risks, and the management of climate-related risks by the financial sector.
Statement from the Bank of England
Why this matters
This statement from the Bank of England relates to a sponsored internship program focused on Black heritage, which is relevant to the banking, investment management, and wealth management sectors.
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Why this matters
This regulatory update from the ECB discusses the importance of resilient banks in building Europe's economic growth, highlighting topics related to prudential requirements, operational resilience, and ESG considerations.
18 NOV 2025, 12:00 PM New DFSA-HKMA report reveals that labelled sustainable debt issuance in MENA and…
Why this matters
This regulatory update discusses a report on the growth of sustainable debt markets in the MENA and emerging APAC regions, with a focus on innovation in sustainable finance instruments. It is informational in nature, providing insights for regulators, financial institutions, and investors across various sectors.
In its new 2025 Risk Monitor, FINMA reveals where it sees the greatest risks for the Swiss financial centre. It warns of an increase in geopolitical and technological risks and calls for more robust controls over the outsourcing of critical functions. The climate risk report is also part of the Risk Monitor for the…
Why this matters
This regulatory update from FINMA highlights key risks for the Swiss financial sector, including geopolitical, cyber, and real estate risks. It also emphasizes the importance of robust controls over critical outsourcing functions.
Sustainable Finance MIFID Investment advice Long term investment Other professionals Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies The ACPR and the AMF present their joint approach helping...
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the ACPR and AMF in France relates to the joint approach they are presenting to help professionals take into account clients' sustainability preferences when providing investment advice. This impacts investment management firms, wealth managers, and banks that provide investment services.
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Why this matters
This regulatory update from the ECB discusses the importance of effective supervision for building resilient banks, which is a key pillar of Europe's competitiveness.
Periodic & ongoing disclosures Sustainable Finance Corporate sustainability reporting: AMF draws listed companies' attention to ESMA's 2025 recommendations
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial markets authority) is relevant for listed companies, particularly those in the banking, investment management, and capital markets sectors.
Given at the Confederation of British Industry
Why this matters
This speech from the Bank of England discusses the Financial Policy Committee's mandate and the balance between financial stability and economic growth. It covers topics related to prudential requirements, operational resilience, and ESG, which are relevant for banks, asset managers, and wealth managers.
Given at central Bank of Ireland ninth annual workshop of the ESCB research cluster 2
Why this matters
This speech by a Bank of England official discusses trade challenges, which could impact banking, investment management, and wealth management firms from a prudential, operational, and ESG perspective.
Slides by Victoria Saporta
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the Bank of England covers topics related to Islamic finance and the Alternative Liquidity Facility, which are relevant for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms.
Given at the Group of Thirty’s 40th International Banking Seminar 2025, Washington DC
Why this matters
This speech by the Bank of England Governor covers the global economic outlook, which is relevant for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms.
09 OCT 2025, 12:00 PM DFSA and HKMA to co-host second Climate Finance Conference to strengthen…
Why this matters
The regulatory update is an informational announcement about a conference on climate finance, with no specific regulatory changes or requirements mentioned. It is therefore classified as informational content with low urgency.
Sustainable Finance Periodic & ongoing disclosures Corporate sustainability reporting: AMF’s response to EFRAG’s consultation on the simplification of European standards
The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), France's financial markets regulator, responded to EFRAG's July 31, 2025, public consultation on simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the CSRD, welcoming a 57% reduction in mandatory datapoints and 55% shorter standards while urging refinements in materiality, climate reporting, and financial effects disclosure. This matters for compliance professionals as it signals upcoming proportionate ESRS revisions that could ease reporting burdens for large listed companies starting voluntarily in 2026, enhancing investor usability without diluting key sustainability insights.
Urgency: Medium - Not immediate mandates, as this is a consultation response with voluntary 2026 start, but proactive preparation is essential for large listed firms facing AMF scrutiny on 2025/2026 statements. Matters due to potential burden reduction (57% fewer datapoints) balanced by AMF's push for investor-critical details like quantitative climate effects, aligning EU CSRD with global ISSB standards amid supervisory ramp-up.
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Given at the Scotland Global Investment Summit 2025
Why this matters
This speech by the BoE Governor covers investment in Scotland, which is relevant to banking, investment management, and wealth management firms. The key topics discussed are likely prudential requirements, ESG, and authorization/licensing, which are important for firms operating in these sectors.
Given at the Klaas Knot Farewell Symposium
Why this matters
This speech by the BoE Governor discusses challenges to financial stability, covering topics such as prudential requirements, operational resilience, and ESG. It is relevant for banks, asset managers, and broker-dealers.
Given at Cardiff Business School
Why this matters
This speech by Sarah Breeden of the Bank of England covers topics related to prudential requirements, operational resilience, and ESG/sustainability, which are relevant for banks, asset managers, and wealth managers.
Letter to chief financial officers of selected PRA-regulated deposit-takers which provides thematic feedback from the PRA’s review of written auditor reports received in 2025 covering IFRS 9 expected credit loss accounting (ECL) and accounting for climate risk.
The PRA's Dear CFO Letter, issued on 30 September 2025 by David Bailey, provides thematic feedback to selected PRA-regulated deposit-takers based on its 2025 review of auditor reports on IFRS 9 expected credit loss (ECL) accounting and climate risk integration. It matters because it highlights persistent supervisory concerns around timely credit risk recognition, model limitations, recovery assumptions, and climate impacts amid economic uncertainty, urging firms to strengthen ECL processes to ensure safety and soundness.
Urgency: High – Persistent issues from prior years (e.g., 2024 feedback) indicate elevated model risk in uncertain conditions could lead to PRA scrutiny, auditor findings, or enforcement if unaddressed; 2026 auditor reports will benchmark progress, risking heightened supervision. Matters for prudential stability as ECL underpins capital requirements.
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Given at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow
Why this matters
This speech by Megan Greene of the Bank of England discusses the importance of focusing on the supply side of the economy, which has implications for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms in terms of prudential requirements, operational resilience, and ESG/sustainability considerations.
Long term investment Sustainable Finance Retail investors Journalists Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers Sustainable finance: retail investors have higher expectations of their financial advisors
Why this matters
This regulatory update discusses how retail investors have higher expectations of their financial advisors when it comes to sustainable finance. This impacts investment management firms, wealth managers, and banks that provide advisory services to retail clients.
Supervision Other professionals Fintech Market Infrastructures Professional investors Journalists Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers European supervision of capital markets: the AMF calls for an enhanced...
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF discusses the European supervision of capital markets, calling for an enhanced role for ESMA to promote a Savings and Investments Union. This impacts investment management firms, wealth managers, banks, and fintechs operating in the European capital markets.
Based on remarks given at the Chapman-Barrigan lecture
Why this matters
This speech by the BoE covers topics related to the banking and investment management sectors, focusing on prudential requirements, ESG/sustainability, and operational resilience - all of which are key regulatory priorities for firms in these sectors.
Supervision Governance Sustainable Finance Journalists Investment management companies The AMF publishes a summary of its SPOT inspections on asset management companies' voting and engagement policies
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial markets regulator) focuses on inspections of asset management companies' voting and engagement policies, which are relevant to ESG and sustainability considerations.
Risk and Trend Mapping Markets Fixed income Asset management Other professionals Executive & other private individuals Fintech The AMF publishes its 2025 Markets and Risk Outlook
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF covers the 2025 Markets and Risk Outlook, which is likely to impact investment managers, capital markets participants, and fintech firms. Key topics include ESG/sustainability, technology/cyber risks, and reporting/disclosure requirements.
Given at British Chamber of Commerce 2025 Global Annual Conference
Why this matters
This speech by the Bank of England Governor covers the UK economy in an unpredictable global environment, touching on prudential requirements, operational resilience, and ESG/sustainability - topics relevant to banks, asset managers, and wealth managers.
This voluntary framework for the disclosure of climate-related financial risks includes both qualitative and quantitative information. The Committee has agreed this framework will be voluntary in nature, with jurisdictions to consider whether to implement it domestically.
Why this matters
This is a Basel Committee framework document on voluntary disclosure of climate-related financial risks. The content explicitly targets banks and establishes a framework (both qualitative and quantitative) for disclosure. It is informational/guidance in nature (voluntary, not binding), making urgency null.
Given at the Global Investment Management summit
Why this matters
This speech by the Bank of England covers topics relevant to investment management, wealth management, and capital markets firms, focusing on consumer protection, operational resilience, and ESG/sustainability. The content appears to be informational rather than an urgent regulatory update.
Governance Journalists Listed companies and issuers Women on Boards Directive: the AMF is now the competent authority for analysing and monitoring gender balance among the directors of listed companies
Why this matters
This regulatory update is relevant to listed companies, particularly those in the banking, investment management, and wealth management sectors. It addresses gender balance on boards, which is an important ESG and governance consideration.
Markets Europe & international Other professionals Journalists Investment services providers The AMF calls on the European Commission for an ambitious strategy on the Savings and Investments Union project
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF calls on the European Commission to develop an ambitious strategy for the Savings and Investments Union project, which is relevant for investment management firms, wealth managers, and banks that offer investment and savings products.
Prospectus Fixed income Sustainable Finance Professional investors Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF approves its first bond prospectus for European green bonds under the ‘EuGB’ standard
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) announces the approval of the first bond prospectus for European green bonds under the 'EuGB' standard.
Shares ETF ETFs: strong growth for retail investors in 2024
Why this matters
This news article discusses the strong growth of ETFs for retail investors in 2024, which is relevant for investment management firms, wealth managers, and broker-dealers. It touches on consumer protection, ESG, and technology/cyber topics.
Long term investment Shares Collective investments AMF 2024 Barometer: French equity investment intentions remain high
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial markets regulator) discusses the results of the AMF 2024 Barometer, which indicates that French investors' intentions to invest in equities remain high.
Asset management The AMF updates its policy following its decision to comply with the ESMA guidelines on the names of ESG funds
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF relates to changes in its policy on the naming of ESG funds, in order to comply with ESMA guidelines. This impacts investment management firms that offer ESG-focused funds.
Financial disclosures & corporate financing Periodic & ongoing disclosures Reporting ESEF Closing of the 2024 accounts: The AMF publishes recommendations and the results of its examinations of financial statements
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial markets authority) provides recommendations and examination results related to the closing of 2024 financial statements.
Sustainable Finance Asset management The Autorité des Marchés Finances has decided to apply ESMA's Guidelines on funds' names
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the Autorité des Marchés Finances (AMF) relates to the application of ESMA's Guidelines on funds' names, which is relevant for investment management and wealth management firms that offer sustainable investment products.
Sustainable Finance Periodic & ongoing disclosures Journalists Listed companies and issuers Faced with dense and complex information, the AMF is encouraging financial institutions to continue their efforts to improve the transparency of their Taxonomy reporting
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF encourages financial institutions, particularly banks, asset managers, and wealth managers, to improve the transparency of their Taxonomy reporting, which is related to ESG and sustainability disclosures.
Sustainable Finance Periodic & ongoing disclosures Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF publishes an educational report on listed companies' sustainability reporting
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF provides an educational report on sustainability reporting for listed companies, which is relevant for investment managers, brokers, and the listed companies themselves. It covers ESG and sustainability disclosure requirements, which is a key regulatory focus area.
Periodic & ongoing disclosures Sustainable Finance Publication of the first CSRD sustainability statements: AMF draws issuers’ attention to ESMA's 2024 recommendations
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial markets authority) is relevant for banking, investment management, and capital markets firms, as it discusses the publication of the first CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) sustainability statements and ESMA's upcoming 2024 recommendations.
The Central Bank of Ireland has today (Monday 14 October) published its Flood Protection Gap Report . Some homes and businesses in Ireland are unable to obtain flood cover. This means that when a flood occurs, there can be a shortfall between the actual cost of the flood and the portion of that cost that is covered by…
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the Central Bank of Ireland focuses on the flood protection gap, which has implications for the banking, insurance, and consumer credit sectors. It discusses prudential and capital requirements, ESG/sustainability, and reporting/disclosure, making it relevant for a range of financial firms.
Sustainable Finance Periodic & ongoing disclosures ESMA’s communications to support the implementation and supervision of corporate sustainability reporting
Why this matters
This regulatory update from ESMA is focused on supporting the implementation and supervision of corporate sustainability reporting, which is relevant for banking, investment management, and capital markets firms.
Sustainable Finance Periodic & ongoing disclosures Corporate Sustainability Reporting directive (CSRD): EFRAG and the European Commission publish implementation guidance and FAQs
The AMF publication announces implementation guidance and FAQs on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) released by EFRAG and the European Commission, aimed at clarifying reporting standards under the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). This matters for compliance professionals as it provides actionable tools to meet expanded sustainability disclosure requirements, ensuring audit-ready reporting amid phased rollouts and third-party assurance mandates. It supports harmonized EU-wide compliance for nearly 50,000 companies, enhancing data comparability and investor transparency.
Urgency: High - With first reports due in 2025 for ~11,000 firms and preparations critical for 2026+ waves, non-compliance risks enforcement, reputational damage, and investor scrutiny. Deferred timelines offer breathing room but demand immediate data readiness amid evolving standards and assurance mandates.
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AMF activity Institutional The AMF publishes its 2023 CSR Report
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) relates to the publication of its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report. This is an informational update that covers ESG and sustainability reporting, as well as authorisation and licensing requirements, which are relevant for asset...
Sustainable Finance Asset management Other professionals Journalists Investment management companies The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) publishes the findings of three supervisory initiatives on sustainable finance
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF focuses on supervisory initiatives related to sustainable finance, which is relevant for investment management firms, wealth managers, and the broader financial industry.
Sustainable Finance Governance Financing the economy Other professionals Journalists Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers The AMF and the ACPR have published their report on the monitoring and assessment of the climate...
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF and ACPR focuses on monitoring and assessing the climate commitments made by Paris financial centre participants. It is relevant for banking, investment management, and capital markets firms, as well as listed companies, in relation to ESG/sustainability reporting and disclosure...
Sustainable Finance Investment advice Long term investment Retail investors Journalists Mystery shopping visits to bank branches: the collection of client sustainability preferences remains fragmented
Why this matters
This regulatory update focuses on the collection of client sustainability preferences by bank branches, which is relevant for banking, wealth management, and investment management firms. The key topics covered are ESG/sustainability, consumer protection, and reporting/disclosure requirements.
AMF activity Institutional The AMF has set up a CSR Committee
Why this matters
The AMF has set up a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Committee, which is relevant for firms in the banking, investment management, and wealth management sectors. This touches on ESG/sustainability topics, as well as broader governance and authorization/licensing requirements.
Asset management Sustainable Finance Article 29 of the Energy and Climate Law (29LEC): the French Treasury published FAQs in April 2024
The AMF publication highlights FAQs issued by the French Treasury in April 2024, clarifying key aspects of Article 29 of the Energy and Climate Law (29LEC) reporting obligations for French financial institutions on sustainability integration in investment activities. This matters for compliance teams as it addresses practical ambiguities in scope, consolidation, and EU interactions post-2023 reporting cycles, reducing interpretive risks amid expanding ESG mandates like SFDR. Firms must review these to ensure accurate 2024+ submissions via the Climate Transparency Hub (CTH).
Urgency: Medium - Not critical as FAQs clarify existing rules without new mandates, but high relevance for 2024/2025 cycles to avoid supervisory scrutiny from AMF/ACPR amid thematic inspections on asset manager governance. Matters due to rising ESG enforcement, SFDR synergies, and public transparency via CTH, with potential fines for non-compliance in sustainability disclosures.
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Asset management Europe & international Journalists Investment management companies Austrian, French, Italian and Spanish financial market authorities give their key priorities for a macro-prudential approach to asset management
Why this matters
This regulatory update from European financial authorities focuses on their priorities for a macro-prudential approach to asset management, which impacts investment management firms, banks, and broker-dealers. Key topics include prudential requirements, ESG, and reporting/disclosure.
Sustainable Finance Financial products Asset management Europe & international Regulatory developments The AMF publishes, in a position paper, the key principles it believes should guide the SFDR review
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial markets authority) provides guidance on the review of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), which is relevant for asset managers operating in Europe.
Europe & international Periodic & ongoing disclosures The European single access point for financial and non-financial information on European entities (ESAP) enters its implementation phase
Why this matters
This regulatory update is relevant for financial firms, particularly those in the banking, investment management, and capital markets sectors. It covers topics related to reporting and disclosure, ESG/sustainability, and technology/cyber, which are key focus areas for firms.
Sustainable Finance Periodic & ongoing disclosures Journalists Listed companies and issuers AMF publishes an educational guide on companies’ climate transition plans prepared by its Climate and Sustainable Finance Commission
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF provides an educational guide on companies' climate transition plans, which is relevant for investment managers, wealth managers, and listed companies in terms of ESG and sustainability reporting and disclosure requirements.
Periodic & ongoing disclosures Sustainable Finance Consequences from 2024 of the transposition of the CSRD for large listed companies
Why this matters
This regulatory update is relevant for large listed companies, particularly those in the capital markets, investment management, and wealth management sectors. It discusses the consequences of the transposition of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which will impact reporting and disclosure...
Asset management Entry into force of the revised European Long-Term Investment Fund Regulation (ELTIF 2) - AMF clarifies fund authorisation requirements
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF provides information on the entry into force of the revised European Long-Term Investment Fund Regulation (ELTIF 2), which impacts asset managers and wealth managers authorizing and operating ELTIF funds. The update also covers ESG/sustainability requirements related to ELTIF funds.
Long term investment Collective investments Shares Retail investors Journalists Equity investment: intentions on the rise again, driven by young people
Why this matters
This regulatory update discusses a rise in equity investment intentions, particularly among young people. This is relevant for investment management firms, wealth managers, and broker-dealers that serve retail investors.
Asset management UCIT Collective investments The AMF updates its policy on disclosures by collective investment schemes incorporating non-financial methods
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF focuses on disclosure requirements for collective investment schemes that incorporate non-financial methods, which is relevant for asset managers and wealth managers.
Sustainable Finance Periodic & ongoing disclosures Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers The AMF publishes a second educational report on taxonomy reporting by listed companies
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial markets authority) relates to taxonomy reporting requirements for listed companies, which is relevant for investment management firms and listed companies.
Savings protection Cooperation Crypto-assets Retail investors Fintech Journalists The AMF and the ARPP launch the Responsible Influence Certificate in Finance
Why this matters
This regulatory update announces the launch of a new 'Responsible Influence Certificate in Finance' by the AMF and ARPP, which is likely to impact asset managers, fintechs, and crypto firms that engage in influencer marketing or other forms of digital promotion to retail investors.
Collective investments Asset management The AMF updates its policy on the information to be provided by collective investment schemes incorporating non-financial approaches
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF focuses on the information requirements for collective investment schemes that incorporate non-financial approaches, such as ESG factors.
Professional certification Sustainable Finance The AMF updates its instructions on AMF certification and the sustainable finance module
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF relates to changes in certification requirements and a new sustainable finance module, which is relevant for investment managers, wealth managers, and the broader financial industry.
Long term investment Sustainable Finance Collective investments Retail investors Journalists Sustainable investment: growing interest among French people, especially the youngest
Why this matters
This regulatory update discusses growing interest in sustainable investment among French people, especially the younger generation. This is relevant for investment managers, wealth managers, and the broader financial industry as it indicates increasing demand for sustainable investment products and services.
Periodic & ongoing disclosures Sustainable Finance Regulatory developments The AMF responds to the European Commission’s public consultation on the draft European sustainability reporting standards
The AMF's response to the European Commission's public consultation advocates for simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the CSRD, emphasizing retained quality in climate reporting, interoperability with ISSB standards, and proportionality while opposing overly complex materiality assessments. This matters for compliance professionals as it signals upcoming ESRS revisions that could reduce reporting burdens but maintain investor-focused disclosures, influencing 2026-2028 sustainability statements for listed firms and financial institutions. https://www.amf-france.org/en/news-publications/news/amf-responds-european-commissions-public-consultation-draft-european-sustainability-reporting
Urgency: Medium – Revisions offer relief (e.g., 57%+ datapoint cuts) but require proactive preparation for voluntary 2026 use and mandatory 2027/2028; critical for 2025 reporters under current ESRS/"quick fix" to avoid enforcement. Matters due to AMF/ESMA supervision ramp-up, investor demands for comparable climate data, and ISSB alignment risks if divergences grow.
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Risk and Trend Mapping Markets Europe & international Asset management Other professionals Market Infrastructures Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers ...
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF covers a range of topics related to investment management, capital markets, and asset management. It includes information on risk and trend mapping, as well as issues around ESG, market abuse, and reporting and disclosure.
Annual report Institutional Strategy AMF activity Retail investors Post-trade Infrastructures Journalists Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers Impact 2027: six main strategic guidelines for...
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF covers strategic guidelines for 2023-2027 that impact investment management companies, wealth managers, and banks. The key focus areas are consumer protection, ESG/sustainability, and reporting/disclosure requirements.
Periodic & ongoing disclosures Sustainable Finance The AMF supports issuers in implementing new sustainability reporting obligations
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF focuses on new sustainability reporting obligations for issuers, which is relevant for asset managers, banks, and other financial firms more broadly.
Supervision Asset management Sustainable Finance Journalists Investment management companies The AMF publishes a summary on the internal processes that aim to ensure compliance with non-financial contractual commitments by asset management companies of ESG/SRI funds
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial markets authority) focuses on the internal processes that asset management companies must have in place to ensure compliance with the non-financial commitments of their ESG/SRI funds.
Asset management Sustainable Finance Organisational rules Reporting under Article 29 of the Energy-Climate Law: the AMF updates its policy on how to prepare and submit reports
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF relates to reporting requirements under Article 29 of the Energy-Climate Law, which impacts investment management and wealth management firms. The update provides guidance on how to prepare and submit these reports, which is relevant for ESG and sustainability reporting.
I’d like to thank Insurance Ireland and Milliman for inviting me here today for this Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Forum. I’d like to use this opportunity to briefly reflect on the recent turmoil we’ve seen in the banking sector, what this might mean for (re)insurers, and to highlight some of our supervisory priorities…
Sustainable Finance Asset management Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation: the AMF publishes a study on classifications and fossil fuel exposure in the French funds universe
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial markets regulator) is focused on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the classification and fossil fuel exposure of French investment funds.
Employee savings scheme Long term investment Collective investments Retail investors Professional investors Journalists Employee savings: a sharp increase in awareness and ownership of employee savings schemes; support for employees and company managers...
Why this matters
This regulatory update discusses trends in employee savings schemes, including increased awareness and ownership. It is relevant for investment managers, wealth managers, and all firms that offer or manage employee savings products.
Sustainable Finance Publication by the Climate and Sustainable Finance Commission: climate resolutions
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF's Climate and Sustainable Finance Commission relates to climate resolutions, which is relevant for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms from an ESG and disclosure perspective.
Sustainable Finance Executive & other private individuals Journalists Listed companies and issuers Shareholder dialogue on environmental and climate issues
Why this matters
This regulatory update discusses shareholder dialogue on environmental and climate issues, which is relevant for banking, investment management, and capital markets firms, as well as listed companies. The key topics covered are ESG/sustainability, reporting and disclosure, and shareholder engagement.
Financial products Sustainable Finance Asset management Journalists Investment management companies The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation: the AMF proposes a targeted review to include minimum environmental criteria
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF focuses on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, which impacts investment management firms, wealth managers, and banks that offer sustainable financial products.
Sustainable Finance Periodic & ongoing disclosures Taxonomy Article 8 reporting: publication of Frequently Asked Questions by the European Commission
Why this matters
This regulatory update is relevant for investment managers and wealth managers as it provides guidance on Article 8 taxonomy reporting, which is a key ESG disclosure requirement. The update is of medium urgency as firms need to prepare for these reporting obligations.
Sustainable Finance Periodic & ongoing disclosures Publication of the new directive on corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD)
Why this matters
This regulatory update on the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is highly relevant for financial firms across banking, investment management, and capital markets sectors. It introduces new ESG reporting and disclosure requirements that these firms will need to comply with.
Institutional AMF activity Executive & other private individuals Retail investors Fintech Market Infrastructures Post-trade Infrastructures Professional investors Journalists Investment services providers ...
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) is focused on the renewal of its consultative commissions, including the Climate and Sustainable Finance Commission.
Governance Sustainable Finance Executive & other private individuals Journalists Listed companies and issuers Social and environmental responsibility, the focus of the AMF's 2022 report on corporate governance and executive compensation of listed companies
Why this matters
This regulatory update focuses on corporate governance and executive compensation, with a particular emphasis on social and environmental responsibility. It is relevant for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms, as they will need to consider these ESG and disclosure requirements in their...
Warning Savings protection Warning The AMF warns the public about fraudulent offers to invest in the energy transition
Why this matters
This warning from the AMF is targeted at fraudulent investment offers related to the energy transition, which impacts firms across the banking, investment management, and wealth management sectors. It raises consumer protection and authorization/licensing concerns, as well as ESG/sustainability implications.
Asset management AMF modifies its policy to facilitate the implementation by asset management companies of the Delegated Regulation of the SFDR
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF modifies its policy to facilitate the implementation of the SFDR Delegated Regulation by asset management companies. This is relevant for investment management firms and relates to ESG/sustainability reporting and disclosure requirements.
Sustainable Finance Periodic & ongoing disclosures Executive & other private individuals Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF publishes two analyses of the information provided by listed companies under Taxonomy reporting and concerning the effects of...
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) in France focuses on the information provided by listed companies under Taxonomy reporting and the effects of climate risk in financial statements.
Sustainable Finance Governance Financing the economy Other professionals Executive & other private individuals Fintech Market Infrastructures Professional investors Journalists Investment services providers ...
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF and ACPR focuses on monitoring and assessing the climate commitments of Paris financial center actors, which is relevant for a range of financial sectors including banking, investment management, and capital markets.
Sustainable Finance AMF activity Journalists Call for candidates: renewal of the members of the Climate and Sustainable Finance Commission
Why this matters
This regulatory update is related to the renewal of the members of the Climate and Sustainable Finance Commission, which is relevant for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms that are subject to ESG and sustainability regulations.
MIFID Sustainable Finance Asset management Sustainability requirements in the distribution of financial instruments: update on upcoming legislation and its implementation dates
Why this matters
This regulatory update is focused on upcoming sustainability requirements for the distribution of financial instruments, which will impact investment managers, wealth managers, and banks.
Regulatory developments Europe & international Sustainable Finance Periodic & ongoing disclosures AMF's response to the International Sustainability Standards Board’s consultation on the exposure drafts on international sustainability disclosures
The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), France's financial markets regulator, issued a position paper on July 27, 2022, responding to the International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) consultation on exposure drafts for international sustainability disclosure standards (IFRS S1 and S2). This matters for compliance professionals as it signals France's push for global-EU interoperability in ESG reporting, influencing how firms align ISSB "investor-focused" standards with Europe's double-materiality CSRD/ESRS framework to avoid dual reporting burdens. https://www.amf-france.org/en/news-publications/amfs-eu-positions/amf-response-issb-consultation-exposure-drafts-sustainability-disclosure-standards; https://www.amf-france.org/sites/institutionnel/files/private/2022-07/Position%20paper%20ISSB%20AMF%20-%20July%202022_0.pdf
Urgency: Medium. This 2022 AMF response is historical but highly relevant amid 2025 EFRAG simplifications emphasizing ISSB interoperability, as EU firms juggle CSRD with global ISSB momentum (e.g., IFRS finals in 2023). Matters for avoiding reporting fragmentation, with risks of supervisory scrutiny on French listed firms; low immediate enforcement but builds toward mandatory convergence.
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Regulatory developments Europe & international Sustainable Finance Periodic & ongoing disclosures AMF's response to the EFRAG consultation on the draft European sustainability reporting standards
The AMF's position paper responds to EFRAG's 2022 public consultation on the first set of draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the CSRD, welcoming their ambition on ESG topics and double materiality while urging proportionality, international interoperability, materiality focus, and alignment with EU laws like SFDR. This matters for compliance professionals as it shapes final ESRS, influencing mandatory sustainability disclosures for EU firms and financial market participants from 2024 onward, with potential simplifications affecting reporting burdens. https://www.amf-france.org/en/news-publications/news/amfs-response-efrag-consultation-draft-european-sustainability-reporting-standards
Urgency: Medium - Historical (2022) input shapes binding ESRS already applying in 2024/2025, but ongoing simplifications (e.g., 2025 EC advice) offer relief on burdens; critical for FY2026+ prep amid interoperability push, yet not immediate mandates. Matters for reducing overload, ensuring SFDR compliance, and avoiding EU fines (up to 10M EUR under CSRD).
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Risk and Trend Mapping Markets Europe & international Asset management Executive & other private individuals Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers The...
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF covers the 2022 Markets and Risk Outlook, which is likely to be informational in nature and cover trends and risks across investment management, capital markets, and asset management firms.
Europe & international Sustainable Finance Asset management The AMF reiterates its call for a European regulation of ESG data, ratings, and related services
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF calls for a European regulation of ESG data, ratings, and related services, which is relevant for investment managers, wealth managers, and banks involved in capital markets and trading activities related to ESG and sustainable finance.
Asset management Regulatory developments Other professionals Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies The AMF launches a consultation on the integration of sustainability requirements into its General Regulation
The AMF has launched a public consultation to integrate sustainability requirements into its General Regulation, aiming to embed ESG considerations directly into core operational rules for regulated entities. This matters for compliance professionals as it signals a shift toward mandatory sustainability integration across asset management and investment services, aligning with EU frameworks like SFDR and CSRD, and potentially increasing reporting and risk management obligations.
Urgency: High - While the General Regulation effective date is 30 June 2026, related ESG rules (e.g., fund names) are already applicable, and consultation input is time-sensitive. This matters due to escalating EU sustainable finance enforcement, greenwashing risks, and operational overhauls required for investor protection and reporting accuracy, with non-compliance exposing firms to supervisory actions.
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Appointment AMF activity Other professionals Executive & other private individuals Fintech Market Infrastructures Post-trade Infrastructures Professional investors Journalists Investment services providers ...
Why this matters
This regulatory update announces the appointment of a new Head of the Strategy and Sustainable Finance Unit at the AMF, which is relevant for investment management firms, banks, and fintechs operating in the capital markets and sustainable finance space.
Europe & international Sustainable Finance Asset management The AMF invites providers, users and rated entities to respond to ESMA's Call for evidence on the ESG rating market in Europe
The AMF is urging French stakeholders—ESG rating providers, users, and rated entities—to respond to ESMA's 2022 Call for Evidence on the EU ESG rating market to inform European Commission efforts on improving transparency and reliability. This matters as it contributes to the foundational data driving the ESG Ratings Regulation (EU 2024/3005), which imposes authorization, disclosure, and conflict-of-interest rules on providers, affecting sustainable finance compliance across the EU. With the regulation applying from 2 July 2026, early engagement helps shape final rules amid ongoing ESMA consultations on technical standards.
This AMF notice itself introduces no new regulatory changes; it promotes responses to ESMA's 2022 Call for Evidence, which gathered market insights to support the European Commission's July 2021 sustainable finance strategy. However, it highlights the push for a European framework on ESG ratings, including transparency on methodologies, conflict-of-interest management, internal controls, and dialogue with rated companies—elements now codified in the ESG Ratings Regulation effective 2 January 2025 (application from 2 July 2026).
Urgency: High – The 2022 Call for Evidence is historical, but it feeds into the ESG Ratings Regulation now in force (since 2 January 2025), with application looming on 2 July 2026—less than 6 months away as of January 2026. Firms face authorization risks, operational overhauls for conflicts/disclosures, and potential market disruptions if unprepared; non-compliance could halt EU operations or trigger greenwashing probes under SFDR, amplifying sustainable finance scrutiny.
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Financial disclosures & corporate financing Covid-19 Closing of the 2021 financial statements: the AMF publishes its recommendations and the results of its recent work examining financial statements
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial markets authority) provides recommendations and results related to the closing of 2021 financial statements. It covers topics relevant to banking, investment management, and capital markets firms, including reporting, ESG, and prudential requirements.
Asset management Update of the AMF's policy on funds that use Total Return Swaps and communicate about their consideration of non-financial criteria
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial markets authority) is focused on funds that use Total Return Swaps and communicate about their consideration of non-financial criteria, which falls under the ESG/sustainability and reporting/disclosure topics.
Long term investment Shares Stimulating the diversification of long-term savings: the AMF proposes an educational approach to equity investment
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF focuses on stimulating the diversification of long-term savings through an educational approach to equity investment. It is relevant for investment managers, wealth managers, and banks that offer long-term savings products.
Sustainable Finance Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers The ACPR and AMF publish their report on climate-related commitments of French financial institutions
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the ACPR and AMF focuses on the climate-related commitments of French financial institutions, which is relevant for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms. The key topics covered are ESG/sustainability and reporting/disclosure requirements.
Sustainable Finance Savings protection Collective investments Responsible finance: the AMF draws an overview of communications practices abroad
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This regulatory update from the AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) provides an overview of communications practices related to responsible finance abroad. It covers topics relevant to investment managers, wealth managers, and the broader financial industry in terms of ESG, consumer protection, and disclosure...
Professional certification Sustainable Finance Certification in sustainable finance: the AMF names the first certified training organisations
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This regulatory update is related to the certification of training organizations in sustainable finance, which is relevant for asset managers, wealth managers, and banks that offer investment and advisory services. The topics covered include ESG/sustainability, authorization and licensing, and consumer protection.
Sustainable Finance Annual report Disclosure Obligations Taxonomy Article 8: The AMF informs issuers about the phased application of reporting requirements
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This regulatory update from the AMF informs issuers about the phased application of reporting requirements under Taxonomy Article 8, which is relevant for banking, investment management, and capital markets firms in relation to their ESG and sustainability disclosures.
Opening remarks at the 2020 Insurance Industry Briefing Good morning everyone. I would like to thank you for attending today’s industry briefing. In my remarks this morning, I will take this opportunity to touch on: the role that insurance can play in society; some of the reasons why the industry in Ireland is…
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