31 October, 2024. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) is asking investors, companies and other stakeholders to take part in its short survey on the accounting requirements for reporting on intangibles in company financial statements. This survey is part of the project the IASB launched earlier this year to comprehensively review the accounting requirements for…
Milan, 18 October 2024. Jesús López Zaballos on the business and investor case for integrated reporting, “Integrated Reporting must not lose sight of the methodological restrictions to be useful, ensuring that financial and sustainability-related disclosures are not presented as ‘mixed’ or only ‘‘connected.’” Introduction: The business and investor case for integrated reporting. Dear Chairman Mr…
Oxford, 18-20 September 2024. ABSTRACT In recent years, sustainable investments have grown significantly, especially in Europe, fueled by regulatory frameworks such as Articles 8 and 9, thematic funds, and other ESG-labelled investment vehicles. Globally, this sector is managed by investors handling over $100 trillion in assets. Risk control metrics, initially considered supplementary, have become essential…
We are thrilled to welcome Rocchino Contangelo as the newest member of our Capital Markets Commission (CMC). With a background in investment management, Rocchino brings exceptional expertise and leadership to our team. Notably, he participated in this year’s Capital Markets Forum organized by the CMC, where he showcased his insights and commitment to advancing our…
Vienna, 2 October 2024. The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) and The Austrian Association for Financial Analysis and Asset Management (ÖVFA) held its annual CESG (Commission on Environment, Social and Governance) conference at the Austrian National Bank in Vienna.,Leading experts in finance, sustainability, and technology gathered to discuss the latest advancements and challenges…
EFFAS Joins “Friends of EFRAG”, Enhancing Commitment to Sustainability Reporting 23 July 2024, Frankfurt The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) is proud to announce its official partnership with the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) by becoming an official “Friend of EFRAG.” This collaboration underscores EFFAS’s commitment to promoting excellence in sustainability reporting…
EFFAS Commission on ESG – Position Note 2 Engagement – Some good practices to remember Engagement is one of the three components of stewardship alongside (more or less regular) dialogue with issuers and voting policy. Engagement is core, accessible to all types of investors, whether active or passive and oriented short term (hedge fund) or…
30 July 2024, Frankfurt — 3 min read EFFAS Announces Support to the Milan Conference on Integrated thinking and reporting: increasing quality, reinforcing value organized by the IFRS Foundation, in partnership with the Italian Foundation for Business Reporting (O.I.B.R.). The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) is pleased to announce its support to the upcoming…
Mexican Pension Regulator Consar Prioritizes ESG with CESGA Certification. In a landmark decision highlighting the rising emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, the National Commission for the Retirement Savings System (CONSAR), Mexico’s overseeing body for pension funds, has recognized the Certified Environmental Social and Governance Analyst (CESGA) certification. Among a concise list…
Programme 1. Helping wherever the need is greatest Our Goal: Achieving the greatest impact by helping children wherever they live and whatever they need through flexible funding. In the light of various wars, conflicts, and catastrophes, this becomes the most important source of funding. Challenge: Whether after a natural disaster, in a war zone or…