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SFDR's greenwashing risks and millions in costs raise insurer alarm bells

Insurers have described the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation as good in principle, but worrying in practice. Joshua Geer reports

IFRS 17 Conference 2024: early bird ends on Friday

The early bird for InsuranceERM's 'The Future of Financial Reporting for Insurers: IFRS 17 and Beyond' will end this Friday, so register now to save 20%. InsuranceERM subscribers receive a further 40% discount.

Internal debates on ESG have faded, says Ageas' chief sustainability officer

Arguments now centre on how economic, social and governance strategies can be implemented

Proposed EU tax rules could muddy the waters for insurers navigating IFRS 17

Insurance Europe shares its views on European Commission's proposal for a business tax framework

Inducements debate throws RIS into the slow lane

With the end of the current political mandate in sight and the legislative calendar looking busy, the Retail Investment Strategy now has to overcome a tight deadline and contentious points of debate. Joshua Geer reports

"Uncoordinated" review threatens confidence in SFDR, says Insurance Europe

Trade body joins with other associations to critique the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation reviews

GDPR needs a refresh, say European insurers

The European Commission is due to evaluate the data privacy law this year

Insurers fear drivers will become data lab rats for car manufacturers

Yann Arnaud of French mutual insurer Macif reiterated calls for in-vehicle data legislation

EU agrees rules on recovery and resolution of failing insurers

Harmonised recovery regime will apply to 60% of national insurance markets

FCA supports code of conduct for ESG ratings and data product providers