Solvency II Directive measures to aid European economic recovery

While the European Commission’s most recent opinion on the review of the Solvency II Directive is broadly in line with the final European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIPOA) opinion issued in December 2020, some measures have now been amended....

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The SEC’s proposed rule on climate-related disclosures and emissions

On 21 March 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released proposed climate-disclosure rules of a historic nature in “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.”

The case for improving sustainability disclosures

Developing innovative products and harmonised frameworks across banking activities is crucial to achieving sustainable finance objectives and contributing to global transition targets. Yet, a lack of standardised reporting frameworks means identifying and comparing sustainable products and services remains a challenge.

Tackling financial services cyber risks in Africa

As cyber capabilities grow, so too do the risks. In March 2021, Mazars sponsored the Africa Financial Industry Summit and moderated a business case on how to address existing and upcoming fraud and cyber risks that increasingly threaten the financial services sector in Africa.