PAI disclosures are designed to show how investment decisions negatively affect sustainability factors like the environment and people.

The withdrawal of this directive has surprised many and sparked debate about the EU's commitment to its ambitious Green Deal.

How to remain profitable whilst rising to regulatory challenges, including complex ESG compliance reporting requirements and due diligence.

The proposal seeks to address criticism of SFDR complexity and to increase consistency with the rest of the EU Sustainable Finance Framework.

Responsible investment with key achievements and progress applauded but speakers flag ongoing challenges including geopolitical risk.

We spoke about sustainability and climate reporting in US, UK and EU; the divisive nature of ESG; and the regulatory compliance burden on firms.

ESAs propose improvements to the "complex and difficult to comprehend" SFDR and suggest introducing categories and/or sustainability indicators.

Rumors addressed included the SEC being active in London and a crackdown on illegal marketing.