EFFAS sees limited progress for the Savings and Investment Union Request for efficient execution and strong political support

EFFAS sees limited progress for the Savings and Investment Union Request for efficient execution and strong political support 02 July 2025 | Frankfurt am Main EFFAS is a very strong advocate of the Savings and Investment Union (SIU), the former Capital Markets Union (CMU) and a strong believer in the SIU’s huge potential for financing…

Leadership Transition at EFFAS: Fritz Mostböck Appointed as New President

Leadership Transition at EFFAS: Fritz Mostböck Appointed as New President 27 June 2025 | Frankfurt am Main EFFAS, the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies, has appointed Fritz Mostböck as its new President following the Annual General  Meeting (AGM) held in Vienna. Mostböck, who has served as EFFAS Deputy Chairman and currently holds the position…

New Success in Vienna for EFFAS Summer School, the Annual Meeting Point for Financial Professionals

PRESS RELEASE New Success in Vienna for EFFAS Summer School, the Annual Meeting Point for Financial Professionals 23, 24 June 2025 | Vienna, Austria The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) held its sixteenth edition of the EFFAS Summer School in Vienna, which has become the annual gathering of analysts and finance and investment…

EFFAS Appoints Three New Members to its Capital Markets Commission

PRESS RELEASE EFFAS Appoints Three New Members to its Capital Markets Commission 4 June 2025 | Frankfurt, Germany The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies is pleased to announce the appointment of three professionals to its Capital Markets Commission (CMC): Francisco Uria, Razvan Alexandru Rusu, and Raffaele Carnevale. Their expertise will contribute to the Commission’s…

EFFAS Launches Climate Risk Analyst Programme (ECRA): Equipping Financial Leaders for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

Frankfurt, April 22, 2025 The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) proudly announces the launch of the EFFAS Climate Risk Analyst (ECRA) certification, developed to meet the urgent demand for skilled professionals capable of identifying, evaluating, and managing climate-related financial risks. As the financial sector faces increasing exposure to both physical risks—such as floods,…

CESGA 4.1: Aligning ESG Certification with EU Sustainability Standards

CESGA 4.1: Aligning ESG Certification with EU Sustainability Standards Continued Relevance of CESGA in Evolving Regulations CESGA 4.1 with more than 7500 CESGA holders stands at the forefront of ESG certification, fully aligned with the European Union’s rapidly evolving sustainability regulatory framework. As the EU implements the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability…

EFFAS and SFAA Convene Leading Experts at the Capital Markets Forum in Zurich

Zurich, 3 April 2025 Yesterday the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) and the Swiss Financial Analysts Association (SFAA) hosted this year’s Capital Markets Forum at Zunfthaus zur Schmiden. The forum brought together top economists, researchers, and investment professionals to tackle pressing challenges shaping the future of European capital markets. The discussions provide critical…

EFFAS Warns of Critical Risks to ESAP and the Capital Markets Union

Frankfurt, 27 March 2025 The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) has issued an urgent letter to Mrs. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Mrs. Verena Ross, Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), highlighting significant concerns regarding the European Single Access Point (ESAP). EFFAS warns that if…

EFFAS Call for Nominations for New Members for the Commission on Capital Markets (CMC) and the Commission on ESG (CESG)

EFFAS Opens Call for Nominations for New Members: Commission on ESG (CESG) or the Commision on Capital Markets We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the CESG (Commission on ESG) and the CMC (Commission on Capital Markets). We strongly encourage all National Member Societies to put forward qualified candidates to contribute…

EFFAS Call for Nominations: Join the ESG or Capital Markets Commission

26 February 2025 Call for Nominations: Join the ESG or Capital Markets Commission We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the CESG (Commission on ESG) and the CMC (Commission on Capital Markets). We strongly encourage all National Member Societies to put forward qualified candidates to contribute to these EFFAS commissions by…