5 November, 2024. CESGA 4.1: Everything you need to know We are excited to announce that the CESGA 4.1 certification has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first credential accredited by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) for compliance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). This accreditation solidifies CESGA’s position as a…
31 October, 2024. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) is asking investors, companies and other stakeholders to take part in its short survey on the accounting requirements for reporting on intangibles in company financial statements. This survey is part of the project the IASB launched earlier this year to comprehensively review the accounting requirements for…
Milan, 18 October 2024. Jesús López Zaballos on the business and investor case for integrated reporting, “Integrated Reporting must not lose sight of the methodological restrictions to be useful, ensuring that financial and sustainability-related disclosures are not presented as ‘mixed’ or only ‘‘connected.’” Introduction: The business and investor case for integrated reporting. Dear Chairman Mr…
Oxford, 18-20 September 2024. ABSTRACT In recent years, sustainable investments have grown significantly, especially in Europe, fueled by regulatory frameworks such as Articles 8 and 9, thematic funds, and other ESG-labelled investment vehicles. Globally, this sector is managed by investors handling over $100 trillion in assets. Risk control metrics, initially considered supplementary, have become essential…
We are thrilled to welcome Rocchino Contangelo as the newest member of our Capital Markets Commission (CMC). With a background in investment management, Rocchino brings exceptional expertise and leadership to our team. Notably, he participated in this year’s Capital Markets Forum organized by the CMC, where he showcased his insights and commitment to advancing our…
Vienna, 2 October 2024. The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) and The Austrian Association for Financial Analysis and Asset Management (ÖVFA) held its annual CESG (Commission on Environment, Social and Governance) conference at the Austrian National Bank in Vienna.,Leading experts in finance, sustainability, and technology gathered to discuss the latest advancements and challenges…
EFFAS Joins “Friends of EFRAG”, Enhancing Commitment to Sustainability Reporting 23 July 2024, Frankfurt The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) is proud to announce its official partnership with the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) by becoming an official “Friend of EFRAG.” This collaboration underscores EFFAS’s commitment to promoting excellence in sustainability reporting…
30 July 2024, Frankfurt — 3 min read EFFAS Announces Support to the Milan Conference on Integrated thinking and reporting: increasing quality, reinforcing value organized by the IFRS Foundation, in partnership with the Italian Foundation for Business Reporting (O.I.B.R.). The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) is pleased to announce its support to the upcoming…
31st of January – 2024 The decision of Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB), which ensures that the international audit and assurance, ethics, and education standards and processes for the accountancy profession are properly responsive to the public interest, has confirmed the appointment of Javier de Frutos, Chair of the EFFAS Commission on Financial Reporting. Javier…
31st of January – 2024 We are delighted to announce that the Trustees of the IFRS Foundation recentlyapproved the reappointment of EFFAS on the IFRS Advisory Council with our Chair, Jesús López Zaballos, as its new individual representative. Jesús has been on the EFFAS Board since 2008 and chairs the federation since 2012. He holds…