European Taxonomy Regulation: Implications for Financial Analysis

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,…

The Inaugural EFFAS Asia Summit: Uniting Efforts for Sustainable Finance. Bringing over 1,300 CESGA Holders in Hong Kong.

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…

EFFAS PARTICIPATION IN THE AAFBR 15TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY

This past 8th of June, EFFAS had the pleasure to participate in the 15th-year annual anniversary conference of the AAFBR (Romanian Association of Financial-Banking Analysts) held at the prestigious National Bank of Romania. This momentous event brought together industry experts, financial professionals, and policymakers from across Europe to celebrate AAFBR’s significant contributions to the financial…

EFFAS’ ESG Essentials Programme arrives in Romania

The Association of Financial-Banking Analysts from Romania (AAFBR) in partnership with the Institute of Financial Studies (ISF) is launching the ESG Essentials programme in Romania. It is designed to facilitate an understanding of fundamental concepts and trends in environmental and social issues along with corporate governance (i.e., Environmental, Social, and Governance, known under the acronym…

IFRS Symposium on Sustainability Standards and Corporate Reporting

Javier de Frutos, Chair of the EFFAS Commission on Financial Reporting (CFR), attended the inaugural IFRS Foundation Sustainability Symposium on 17 February 2023 in Montréal, Canada. Here is his summary of the key points. The meeting convened global businesses, investors, and policy makers to discuss progress towards a global baseline of sustainability standards to facilitate…