EFFAS News – 13 December 2024 Macau Daily News – First EFFAS Exam Center Established in Macau Introducing ESG Certification Pioneering Research in Sustainable Finance The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Certification Exchange and Exam Partnership Award Ceremony was held this morning at 10:30 a.m. at the headquarters…
PRESS STATEMENT – 06 December 2024 Frankfurt — 4 min. read The Gasperini ESG Awards 2025 Pioneering Research in Sustainable Finance The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) is pleased to announce the opening of submissions for the Gasperini ESG Awards 2025, a prestigious annual award that recognizes the most groundbreaking and impactful research…
PRESS STATEMENT – 04 December 2024 Frankfurt — 2 min. read EFFAS Highlights the Urgent Need to Strengthen Equity Markets in the EU Capital Markets Yearbook 2024 released EFFAS, the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies, fully supports the latest analysis of the Savings and Investment Union (formerly known as Capital Markets Union). In April…
Frankfurt am Main, November 25th, 2024 — EFFAS is proud to announce a landmark achievement for its Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) qualification. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has granted CESGA three modular exemptions under its Enhanced Competency Framework on Green and Sustainable Finance (ECF-GSF). These exemptions span both QF Level 4 (Modules 1 &…
5 November, 2024. CESGA 4.1: Everything you need to know We are excited to announce that the CESGA 4.1 certification has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first credential accredited by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) for compliance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). This accreditation solidifies CESGA’s position as a…
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…