The ESAs provide clarity and tips to consumers on sustainable finance

November 30, 2023--The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA-ESAs) today published an interactive factsheet that answers consumers' most frequently asked questions about sustainable finance. The factsheet provides tips to consumers considering buying financial products with sustainability features, including loans, investments, insurances and pensions.

The factsheet provides answers to frequently asked questions and steps consumers can take to understand how their financial choices could contribute to a more sustainable future.

In addition, the factsheet provides four tips consumers should take into account before choosing financial products with sustainability features. Consumers are encouraged to:
decide how important sustainability is for them and what financial goals they want to achieve before they choose a product;
pay attention to the conditions and the sustainability features, to avoid being misled by 'greenwashing';

ESAs warn of risks from economic and geopolitical events

September 10, 2024--The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA-ESAs) today issued their Autumn 2024 Joint Committee Report on risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system. The Report underlines ongoing high economic and geopolitical uncertainties.