XBRL means faster, cheaper analysis of sustainability disclosures, but few are ready to take advantage
Sustainability reporting is at a crossroads. Countries around the world are adopting sustainability and climate reporting standards, but most of that information is trapped in PDFs. That means slower, more expensive analysis, and a missed opportunity to harness the full power of growing volumes of sustainability data.
Bangladesh takes first steps towards iXBRL adoption
Last week, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) brought together regulators, auditors, exchanges and company leaders to chart the path towards digital financial reporting with Inline XBRL (iXBRL).
Ukraine completes the switch to XBRL-only reporting
From 1 November 2025, all Ukrainian companies preparing financial statements under international standards will report exclusively in XBRL.
Large banks start XBRL pillar 3 reporting
Europe’s biggest banks are now speaking XBRL when it comes to Pillar 3 disclosures. If you’re listed on a regulated market in the EEA, your prudential data is no longer a PDF that gathers dust.
As simple as possible, but not simpler: ECB pushes to streamline supervision
The European Central Bank (ECB) has set out its plans to simplify banking supervision without compromising resilience.
