Financial Advisors as ESG Gatekeepers: Regulatory Frameworks, Greenwashing Detection, and the Governance of Sustainable Finance in Europe

Introduction Over the past decade, sustainable finance has evolved from a peripheral investment approach into a central pillar of global financial markets and regulatory policy. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are now systematically embedded in investment decision-making processes, reflecting growing awareness of systemic challenges such as climate change, environmental degradation, and social inequality. As […]