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EU regulator surveys banks on standard for classifying ESG risk exposures

Regulators open consultation on free EU database

EBA proposes EU develops 'two-tier' green loan standard

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has proposed that the EU develops a voluntary EU Taxonomy-aligned EU green loan and mortgage standard similar to that for green bonds, but that a second non-taxonomy aligned tier should be allowed for a period of time.

EIOPA proposes capital charges on fossil fuel assets

Fossil fuel-related stocks and bonds pose higher market risks to insurers that could be mitigated via additional capital charges on these assets, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has suggested.

EBA finalises template for collecting banking climate-related data

ISS ESG launches tool to support banks amid EBA disclosure requirements

Financial institution SFDR reports fail to explain adverse impacts, regulators say

Financial institutions need to improve how they explain why they do not consider the adverse impacts of their investment decisions, EU regulators have said.

EBA unveils climate scenario analysis templates

EIOPA welcomes growing 'convergence' of ISSB and EU standards

EIOPA has welcomed what it called a convergence of the definition of financial materiality in EU and international sustainability standards.

Sustainable finance: key themes for regulation and policy in 2023

The year ahead could be dominated by ESG-related regulation and progress on sustainability data initiatives, Michael Hurley writes