Case Study | Danske Bank | 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…
EFFAS Launches Climate Risk Analyst Programme (ECRA): Equipping Financial Leaders for a Sustainable Tomorrow. 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…
EFFAS Belgian Society, ABAF-BVFA rebrands to EFFAS Benelux and expands its operations to the Netherlands and Luxembourg 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 2025, members approved the proposal to extend our…
EFFAS and GEES Group Partner to Launch CESGA Certification Programme in Malaysia 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 a significant milestone in expanding ESG capacity-building efforts across Southeast…
EFFAS Commission on ESG (CESG) New Members! Welcome Lena Schwarzer, Teresa Royo & Sofia Santos 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 of expertise and diversity of experience that…
EFFAS sees limited progress for the Savings and Investment Union Request for efficient execution and strong political support 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 Europe’s future. The recent “Omnibus Package” has…
Leadership Transition at EFFAS: Fritz Mostböck Appointed as New Chair 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 of Head of Group Research at Erste…
New Success in Vienna for EFFAS Summer School, the Annual Meeting Point for Financial Professionals Press Release23, 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 professionals…
EFFAS Appoints Three New Members to its Capital Markets Commission 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 mission of enhancing integrated capital markets for efficient…
EFFAS Launches Climate Risk Analyst Programme (ECRA): Equipping Financial Leaders for a Sustainable Tomorrow. 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. Frankfurt, April 22,…