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L’Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) et le Bureau du surintendant des institutions financières (BSIF) ont publié un rapport issu de l’Exercice normalisé d’analyse de scénarios climatiques (ENASC) 2024, impliquant plus de 250 institutions financières canadiennes. Bien que les risques climatiques ne posent pas de menace immédiate au secteur, ils pourraient s’intensifier à long terme, révélant des vulnérabilités. L’exercice a permis d’évaluer les risques physiques et de transition, et de renforcer leur mesure. Le rapport préconise d’améliorer les données, les modélisations et l’intégration de ces risques dans les processus décisionnels. Les conclusions influenceront les attentes de surveillance des deux organismes.

This position paper from Insurance Europe outlines their response to the European Commission's consultation on supplementary pensions, specifically addressing pension tracking systems, pension dashboards, auto-enrolment, and a review of the Pan-European Personal Pension Product (PEPP) Regulation and the Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision (IORP II) Directive. The document emphasizes the importance of national diversity in pension systems, advocating against "one-size-fits-all" EU-level measures. It provides feedback on the effectiveness and challenges of existing frameworks, offering suggestions for improvement while consistently highlighting the need for flexibility, proportionality, and respect for national specificities in any proposed reforms. The paper also discusses the limited uptake of PEPP due to its complex and restrictive design, and offers insights into optimizing IORP II for long-term investment and member protection.

The ESAs published their fourth annual report on voluntary disclosures of principal adverse impacts (PAIs) under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) on 9 September 2025. It records continued enhancement in the completeness and quality of PAI disclosures at both entity and product levels, especially among large multinational firms. Smaller entities, however, frequently merge general ESG messaging with SFDR reporting. National Competent Authorities noted uptake of previously highlighted good practices. The report also offers recommendations for NCAs’ supervisory roles and guidance for the European Commission ahead of SFDR’s next review.

EIOPA released a paper on September 8, 2025, providing technical input to support the development of supplementary pensions within the EU’s Savings and Investment Union framework. The paper outlines EIOPA’s views on enhancing pension systems, emphasizing consumer protection, financial stability, and sustainable finance. It proposes measures to improve access to pensions, strengthen governance, and align with EU regulatory frameworks like Solvency II and IORP II. The input aims to inform EU policy by addressing challenges in pension provision and promoting long-term savings.

The paper investigates whether Global Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs) engage in stronger window-dressing practices than other banks. It finds evidence that G-SIBs reduce exposures such as assets, debt, and derivatives more sharply at year-end and then increase them again in the following quarter, creating a “V-shape” pattern. This behavior is more pronounced for G-SIBs near regulatory thresholds or with higher surcharges, suggesting attempts to lower capital requirements. The study highlights potential market implications and questions the effectiveness of the G-SIB framework, suggesting reforms such as using average exposures rather than year-end figures.

These responses from Insurance Europe to various consultations by EIOPA concerning the Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD) outline the insurance industry's feedback on guidelines for identifying critical functions, removing impediments to resolvability, criteria for pre-emptive recovery planning and market share determination, and the content of both recovery and resolution plans, as well as resolvability assessments. A recurring theme across these responses is the industry's call for proportionality, flexibility, and reduced administrative burden, emphasizing that the IRRD's application should consider the unique characteristics of the insurance sector, distinguishing it from banking. The responses also frequently highlight concerns about duplication with existing DORA and Solvency II requirements and the lack of quantitative cost assessments for proposed regulations.

This Financial Stability Paper proposes enhancements to its analytical framework, focusing on three key areas: 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, and 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀. The paper suggests a more quantitative approach to the Financial Policy Committee's goals, a systematic way to identify and model financial shocks, and the development of a 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 to improve policy evaluation. This framework is intended to prepare for future challenges and serve as a basis for further discussion.

This article argues that there is an increasing erosion of the traditional public-private divide, which is a key principle of liberalism and the rule of law. The authors identify a gradual shift, starting with the "responsibilization" of private actors and progressing to risk-based regulation like the GDPR. They contend that the DSA and AI Act represent a new milestone, as they delegate regulatory powers to private companies, effectively turning them into regulators of their TPSPs. This “privatization of public action” is seen as a serious threat to the rule of law because it removes public action from public scrutiny. To address this, the authors suggest connecting the rule of law more closely with democracy, which could help set boundaries for the legislative conferral of regulatory powers to private entities.

AI is not just an incremental improvement but a "paradigm shift" in regulatory compliance. By automating KYC, AML, and transaction monitoring, financial institutions can achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency, accuracy, and risk management. However, this transformative potential comes with significant responsibilities regarding data governance, ethical considerations, and maintaining human oversight. Success in this evolving landscape will hinge on strategic AI implementation, continuous adaptation to regulatory changes, and strong collaboration across the industry and with regulatory bodies. The long-term goal is a more "secure and resilient financial ecosystem."

On 12 August 2025, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a report on the use of supervisory technology (SupTech) in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) oversight. It draws on a November 2024 survey of 31 competent authorities across 25 EU member states (plus three outside) and a January 2025 workshop with the European Commission’s AMLA Task Force.
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. The report notes that 47 % of SupTech tools are already in production, 38 % are under development, and 15 % are exploratory. Benefits include improved data quality, analytics, efficiency and collaboration, while challenges involve limited resources, governance issues, legal uncertainties and organizational readiness.
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