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…
The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) and the Deutsche Vereinigung für Finanzanalyse und Asset Management (DVFA) successfully held their first international Capital Markets Forum yesterday at the JW Marriott in Frankfurt. This groundbreaking event brought together a prestigious lineup of speakers and investment professionals to tackle critical issues facing Europe’s capital markets. The…
The European Federation of Financial Analysts (EFFAS) and the German Association of Financial Analysts and Asset Managers (DVFA) jointly organised an international capital markets forum on the topic of “European Capital Markets Union – Dream, Illusion or Coming Reality”. Almost 70 participants spent a day discussing with speakers and organisers how to “fill this generic…
Porto, June 20-21, 2024. In a world where Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, and Digital Money are quicky winning relevance in the global agenda, being informed of the latest developments and understanding the challenges and opportunities they present are key. Gaining the knowledge and proper training to capitalize on the opportunities that these challenges put to…
Interview Gasperini ESG Awards 1st Place Winner, Adrian Lam. Adrian Lam, co-author of the winning research study at the Gasperini ESG Awards, “Does Climate Change Affect Firm Output? Identifying Supply Effects,” was interviewed by Valeria Fauner, our Director of Training & Qualifications. He shared his gratitude for the award and provided insights and…
Celebrating Excellence at the Inaugural Gasperini ESG Awards. A Night of Innovation and Recognition in Sustainable Finance On the evening of May 23, 2024, the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) and the Associazione Italiana per L’ Analisi Finanziaria (AIAF) hosted the inaugural Gasperini ESG Awards at the Intesa Sanpaolo Conference Hall in Milan,…
On behalf of EFFAS members, the Board of Directors (EMC) has written to the EU commissioners and ESMA in response to the recent article in the Financial Times, which reported that the UK intends to revitalize its capital market by abolishing MiFID regulations. In the letter, EFFAS urges to suspend or completely revise these rules.…
View Article The economic transformations driven by climate urgency present a significant challenge for professional analysts The first CESGA Congress, held on 4 April 2024 at the ACCIONA Campus in Madrid, and organized by EFFAS in collaboration with the Spanish Institute of Financial Analysts delved into the latest trends in sustainable finance and investment. It…
The European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) consultation on the European Single Access Point (ESAP) closed on 8 March 2024. The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) actively participated in the consultation. EFFAS strongly supports the concept of the ESAP. “However, we do see an urgent need to supplement a quality assurance system”, says…