EFFAS Launches Climate Risk Analyst Programme (ECRA): Equipping Financial Leaders for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

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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, ABAF-BVFA rebrands to EFFAS Benelux and expands its operations to the Netherlands and Luxembourg

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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

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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! Welcome Lena Schwarzer, Teresa Royo & Sofia Santos

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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

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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 Chair

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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…

New Success in Vienna for EFFAS Summer School, the Annual Meeting Point for Financial Professionals

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PRESS RELEASE New Success in Vienna for EFFAS Summer School, the Annual Meeting Point for Financial Professionals 23, 24 June 2025 | Vienna, Austria The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) held its sixteenth edition of the EFFAS Summer School in Vienna, which has become the annual gathering of analysts and finance and investment…

EFFAS Appoints Three New Members to its Capital Markets Commission

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PRESS RELEASE EFFAS Appoints Three New Members to its Capital Markets Commission 4 June 2025 | Frankfurt, Germany The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies is pleased to announce the appointment of three professionals to its Capital Markets Commission (CMC): Francisco Uria, Razvan Alexandru Rusu, and Raffaele Carnevale. Their expertise will contribute to the Commission’s…

EFFAS Launches Climate Risk Analyst Programme (ECRA): Equipping Financial Leaders for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

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Frankfurt, April 22, 2025 The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) 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 exposure to both physical risks—such as floods,…

CESGA 4.1: Aligning ESG Certification with EU Sustainability Standards

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CESGA 4.1: Aligning ESG Certification with EU Sustainability Standards Continued Relevance of CESGA in Evolving Regulations CESGA 4.1 with more than 7500 CESGA holders stands at the forefront of ESG certification, fully aligned with the European Union’s rapidly evolving sustainability regulatory framework. As the EU implements the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability…