Tag: European Central Bank

EU committee seeks further dilution of sustainability law
Leaked proposed omnibus amendments would see even more companies escape the threshold for the legislation.

European Commission’s ‘omnibus’ proposals come under fire
The European Central Bank points to ‘significant’ issues with suggested plans to reduce the scope of sustainability reporting.

Big Four firms’ success threatens sustainability assurance choice
Clients’ preference for a Big Four firm may restrict the market and disadvantage challenger firms, finds the FRC.

Europe must invest to stave off economic ‘decline’
The bloc will face problems with funding but has no option, said a leading economist speaking on Board Agenda’s The Macro Memo podcast.

Are expected US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts good news?
If the Fed reduces the headline rate, other countries will likely follow its lead, according to Board Agenda’s The Macro Memo podcast.

Risk hotspots: a global roundup
Board Agenda reports on risk-related convulsions across the globe, from Spain’s constitutional crisis to Washington’s ongoing conflict with North Korea.

European Central Bank urged to beef up governance
The European Central Bank is increasingly political and not technical, and needs to be more transparent about its decision-making, says campaign group.