Introduction: Why Data Quality Matters As ESG disclosure frameworks evolve, the real challenge remains data quality. From the user perspective, ensuring comparability, reliability, and timeliness of ESG data is crucial to support informed investment decisions. Investors rely on this information not only to meet compliance requirements, but to evaluate risk, seize opportunities, and allocate capital…
What Do We Mean by Transition? Within the EU’s strategic and regulatory framework, the transition refers to the profound transformation of the economic system required to achieve climate neutrality, while safeguarding long-term industrial competitiveness. It involves decarbonising energy systems, industrial processes, transport, agriculture, and buildings, as well as reorienting finance and innovation towards sustainable outcomes. …
A topic at 10:15 AM that the CESG Conference will address is the journey from greenwashing to the current ESG backlash. ESG has long been associated with concerns over exaggerated or misleading sustainability claims. Greenwashing has been repeatedly flagged as a persistent issue, companies overstating their environmental or social credentials in marketing materials, while cases…
CESGA at Scale How Danske Bank Became the Nordic Leader in ESG Investment Expertise 1. Executive Summary Danske Bank Asset Management (AM) has certified 114 professionals with the EFFAS CESGA® designation. This makes it the Nordic asset manager with the highest number of CESGA-certified professionals, according to a 2023–2024 study by SustainAX, with numbers confirmed in…
1 September 2025 | Frankfurt, Germany The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) in collaboration with Marsh McLenann, 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…
EFFAS Belgian Society announces it has officially rebranded to EFFAS Benelux, marking an important step in the association’s evolution. 19 August 2025 | Antwerp, Belgium ABAF-BVFA is proud to announce that it has officially rebranded to EFFAS Benelux, marking an important step in the association’s evolution. At the EFFAS Annual General Meeting on 24 June…
EFFAS and GEES Group Partner to Launch CESGA Certification Programme in Malaysia 22 July 2025 | Frankfurt am Main & Kuala Lumpur The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) is pleased to announce a new strategic collaboration with GEES Group to introduce the Certified Environmental, Social and Governance Analyst (CESGA®) programme in Malaysia, marking…
EFFAS Commission on ESG (CESG) New Members. Wlecome Lena Schwarzer, Teresa Royo, and Sofia Santos 07 July 2025 | Frankfurt am Main EFFAS is pleased to announce the appointment of three distinguished professionals to its Commission on Environmental, Social, and Governance (CESG). The new members, Lena Schwarzer, Sofia Santos, and Teresa Royo, bring a wealth…
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 27 June 2025 | Frankfurt am Main EFFAS, the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies, has appointed Fritz Mostböck as its new Chair following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Vienna. Mostböck, who has served as EFFAS Deputy Chairman and currently holds the position…