The Origin of the Gasperini Awards Honouring a Pioneer of ESG in Financial Analysis 17 March 2026 | Frankfurt am Main The Gasperini Awards, established by the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS), honour the legacy of a professional who played a foundational role in integrating sustainability considerations into financial analysis long before these…
How to Prepare Your Submission for the Gasperini Awards 2026 A practical step-by-step guide for practitioners. 11 March 2026 | Frankfurt am Main The Gasperini Awards recognise outstanding papers and articles on ESG topics in investment and finance, encouraging professionals to contribute ideas that advance sustainable finance. Submissions are open until 4 May 2026, and…
PRESS RELEASE European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) 10 March 2026 | Frankfurt am Main The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) announces the appointment of three of its leading commission members to prominent international advisory, editorial, and standard-setting boards. As European financial regulation enters a critical phase of implementation, with sustainability reporting…
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) 02 March 2026 | Frankfurt am Main The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) is pleased to announce Terrama as a new Value Added Partner for the delivery of the Certified ESG Analyst® (CESGA) and Certified Climate Risk Analyst® (ECRA) programmes in Bhutan…
Financial Reporting is Still a Work in Progress 26 February 2026 | Frankfurt am Main EFFAS’ mission is to lead investment professionals in the development of their profession. One aspect thereof is to be aware of the latest developments in financial reporting. EFFAS’ Commission on Financial Reporting, chaired by Javier de Frutos, maintains contact with…
ESG Position Note No. 4 | AI as Infrastructure of the Twin Transition 26 February 2026 | Frankfurt am Main Edited by Sonia Artuso in collaboration with the Osservatorio ESG AIAF “A. Gasperini”, Teresa Royo Luesma, Jean-Philippe Desmartin, Frank Klein, Bozsik Balázs and the other members of EFFAS Commission on ESG – EFFAS CESG. What Do…
New Members Join the EFFAS Training & Qualifications Commission 11 February 2026 | Frankfurt am Main EFFAS is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished market professionals to its Training & Qualifications Commission (TQC). Their experience in capital markets, professional education, and regulatory dialogue will further strengthen the Commission’s role in shaping high standards…
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) 06 February 2026 | Frankfurt am Main EFFAS is pleased to announce the appointment of Davide Grignani and Masato Takebayashi, CESGA, as new members of the EFFAS Advisory Council. Commenting on the appointments, Hans Buyssee, Chair of the EFFAS Executive Management Committee (EMC),…
CESGA Programme Accredited under Malaysia’s HRD Corp Funding Scheme 04 February 2026 | Frankfurt am Main & Kuala Lumpur EFFAS is pleased to announce that the EFFAS Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) programme has been officially accredited under Malaysia’s Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp) Funding Scheme.This significantly improves access to the CESGA qualification for Malaysian…
In Memoriam: Jean-Baptiste Bellon Frankfurt am Main, 04 February 2026 On behalf of EFFAS, it is with great sadness that we hear the news of the passing of Jean-Baptiste Bellon, a valued colleague, friend, and former member of the Executive Management Committee of EFFAS. Jean-Baptiste was a highly respected financial analyst, recognised for his sound…