In response to the evolving sustainable finance landscape, the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) is pleased to launch the periodic ESG Position Notes. This initiative addresses the need for clear guidance amidst the rapid changes and challenges in regulations aimed at fostering a sustainable economy. Key regulations like European Taxonomy for sustainable activities,…
On 4 March 2024, Hong Kong witnessed the strength of the CESGA as Friends of the Earth (HK), in collaboration with EFFAS and the HKU Business School ICUBE, hosted the inaugural EFFAS Asia Summit. This significant gathering drew over a hundred participants from various sectors, both physically and virtually, showcasing a collective commitment to advancing…
31st of January – 2024 The decision of Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB), which ensures that the international audit and assurance, ethics, and education standards and processes for the accountancy profession are properly responsive to the public interest, has confirmed the appointment of Javier de Frutos, Chair of the EFFAS Commission on Financial Reporting. Javier…
31st of January – 2024 We are delighted to announce that the Trustees of the IFRS Foundation recentlyapproved the reappointment of EFFAS on the IFRS Advisory Council with our Chair, Jesús López Zaballos, as its new individual representative. Jesús has been on the EFFAS Board since 2008 and chairs the federation since 2012. He holds…
29th of January – 2024 PRESS RELEASE EFFAS is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Alexander Bassen, a distinguished academic from the University of Hamburg, as well as Chair of EFFAS ESG Review Panel, to the Sustainability Reporting Board (SRB) of the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG), effective as of the 11th of…
17th of January – 2024 Lisa Marie Djeng, EFFAS CESGA Certification Holder (Oct 2019) EFFAS DIAM Certification Holder (June 2023) Asia Pacific Region ESG Lead of a global asset management firm. Hong Kong Lisa Marie Djeng is an experienced portfolio manager and ESG Specialist in the Asia Pacific region with over 20 years of experience.…
7th of December – 2023 EFFAS donates to Cambodia through UNICEF. EFFAS announces a donation of €31,800 to UNICEF’s initiative for protecting children from violence in Cambodia. This significant contribution comes after a thoughtful voting process involving the EFFAS community. EFFAS had presented its community with four impactful charitable options, reflecting the organization’s commitment to…
10th of December – 2023 The comments Fritz Mostboeck added on OPEC greetings to COP28 UAE See all information on the subject directly from his post. Click here
2nd of October – 2023 Diverse and experienced board set to lead EFFAS and EMC to new heights. EFFAS is proud to announce the election of Jannicke Rustad-Nilssen as a new member of our EFFAS EMC (Executive Management Committee) board. Jannicke Rustad-Nilssen has been the Managing Director for the Finance Society Norway (SFF) since 2023. Prior…
Madrid, October 19, 2023 The Spanish Institute of Analysts and Softtek join forces to train leaders of change in the financial sector. The “Financial Change Promoter” certification is an online training program focused on change management and adoption within the financial and insurance sectors. This training is aimed at teams leading transformation processes within their…