The EACT has sent a letter to key EU decision-makers on the importance of ensuring continued access to capital market funding for European corporates. We currently see that whilst reducing reliance on bank funding and increasing the role of capital markets is a stated: EU policy objective, in practice current legislative initiatives are not always supportive of this. We are particularly worried about the following developments which both discriminate against corporate bonds and ignore the important role they play in financing the real economy:
The European Association of Corporate Treasurers (EACT) has published its response to the European Commission’s (EC) consultation on the creation of an EU Green Bond Standard (EU GBS).
View MoreThe latest issue looks at central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), communication in a digital world, and information regarding the new 2020 - 2021 Journeys to Treasury report.
View MoreSustainable finance and environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting are becoming increasingly important topics for treasurers. This briefing sheds light on why and how sustainable finance should matter to all treasurers and explain the latest regulatory developments and initiatives at EU level.
View MoreWith the launch of the 2020-2021 report, following on from the special COVID-19 series earlier in the year, the Journeys to Treasury partners are helping treasurers globally at every step through a tumultuous journey.
View MoreThe EACT is grateful for the opportunity to respond to the European Commission's consultation on a renewed sustainable finance strategy. Read our position here.
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