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Read more: EBA Proposes Updated Technical Standards for Central Securities DepositoriesEBA Proposes Updated Technical Standards for Central Securities Depositories
The European Banking Authority has published a final report proposing draft amendments to regulatory technical standards regarding prudential requirements for central securities depositories and designated credit institutions that offer banking-type ancillary services. CSDR Refit Framework and Systemic Risk Management The draft amendments respond to regulatory modifications introduced by the Central…
Read more: EBA Issues Final Technical Package for Reporting Framework Version 4.4EBA Issues Final Technical Package for Reporting Framework Version 4.4
The European Banking Authority has published the final technical package for version 4.4 of its reporting and disclosure framework. The release delivers phase one of the technical implementation, incorporating IFRS 18 reporting requirements, Pillar 3 ESG disclosures, and targeted supervisory amendments. Scope and Phase One Deliverables The first phase of…
Read more: TNFD issues final nature guidance for technology and communications sectorTNFD issues final nature guidance for technology and communications sector
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures has released its final sector guidance for technology and communications, establishing a framework to assess nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities across digital infrastructure and hardware supply chains. Framework structure and coverage across digital value chains The new guidance applies across the technology and…
Read more: ESMA Issues Guidance on Sustainability Impact and Climate Transition ClaimsESMA Issues Guidance on Sustainability Impact and Climate Transition Claims
The European Securities and Markets Authority has published two thematic notes providing practical guidance on sustainability-related impact and climate transition claims across financial instruments. Clarity Requirements for Impact Claims The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released two thematic notes covering sustainability-related claims within financial markets. The publications focus…
Read more: EFRAG Issues August and September Update Covering Revised ESRS and Technical ConsultationsEFRAG Issues August and September Update Covering Revised ESRS and Technical Consultations
EFRAG has published its August and September Update, summarizing recent technical decisions, public consultations, regulatory developments, and organizational updates across financial and corporate sustainability reporting. Overview of Technical Activities and Governance The latest EFRAG Update outlines key public technical discussions, institutional decisions, future events, and open positions within the organization.…
Read more: EFRAG Opens Tender for ESRS Education and Certification Platform InfrastructureEFRAG Opens Tender for ESRS Education and Certification Platform Infrastructure
EFRAG has launched a Call for Tenders to design and implement a digital Education and Certification Platform to be integrated into the EFRAG ESRS Knowledge Hub. The system aims to support sustainability reporting professionals working with Revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and related reporting frameworks. Platform Scope and Functional…
Read more: EBA CRR3/CRD6 Dashboard Highlights European Bank Capital Reserves Above Minimum RequirementsEBA CRR3/CRD6 Dashboard Highlights European Bank Capital Reserves Above Minimum Requirements
The European Banking Authority has released its updated CRR3/CRD6 dashboard for the second quarter of 2026, showing that EU and EEA banks continue to hold capital reserves well above minimum regulatory requirements as the fully loaded Basel III framework takes effect. Capital Ratios and Minimum Requirements The latest European Banking…
Read more: SEC Proposes Rule Changes to Expand Cross Trading for Registered FundsSEC Proposes Rule Changes to Expand Cross Trading for Registered Funds
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed amendments to Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 to modernise and expand the cross-trading framework for registered funds. Restoring Fixed-Income Securities to Cross Trading Rule 17a-7 was initially adopted in 1966, enabling registered funds to cross trade both equity…
Read more: EFRAG Extends Deadline for ESRS-40a Cost-Benefit Analysis Survey to 18 October 2026EFRAG Extends Deadline for ESRS-40a Cost-Benefit Analysis Survey to 18 October 2026
EFRAG has extended the deadline for its online survey collecting input for the Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Exposure Draft ESRS for Certain Non-EU Undertakings under Article 40a of the Accounting Directive. Non-EU companies within the scope of ESRS-40a reporting now have until 18 October 2026 to submit their responses. Rationale…
Read more: SBTi Extends Financial Institutions Near-Term Criteria IndefinitelySBTi Extends Financial Institutions Near-Term Criteria Indefinitely
The Science Based Targets initiative has confirmed that financial institutions can continue setting climate targets using the Financial Institutions Near-Term Criteria without a fixed end date. The decision aligns the financial framework with the Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 and gives institutions certainty that near-term targets will remain valid throughout…
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