Taxonomy

Streamlining of existing rules in focus once again for 2025, with all eyes on the February simplification omnibus, SFDR review, and first CSRD reports.

France's AMF found taxonomy disclosures ‘dense and complex’ in analysis of seven financial institutions.

Views differ on proposed DNSH and minimum social safeguards criteria.

NGO group issues warning over EFRAG draft transition plan guidance; European Commission publishes taxonomy FAQs.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: UK government says ESG ratings regs will help defence sector, AXA IM calls for more sign-ups to common ground taxonomy.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: SDR prompts BlackRock to rebadge 'sustainable' fund; ESMA sets deadline for second-party opinion providers on the EU Green Bond Standard.

APAC faces a major decarbonisation challenge but is emerging as a leader in sustainable finance innovations

Speaking at PRI in Person, Canada's finance minister said initial eligibility criteria for first priority sectors will be released within a year of work commencing.

Meanwhile, energy companies Santos and Woodside voice concerns over exclusion of abated and natural gas in framework.

Australian government also urged to add pollution to headline ambitions in responses to first consultation on sustainable finance roadmap.