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 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 from around the world. 23, 24 June 2025…
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,…
CESGA 4.1: Aligning ESG Certification with EU Sustainability Standards 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 Reporting Standards (ESRS), EFFAS has proactively updated…
EFFAS and SFAA Convene Leading Experts at the Capital Markets Forum in Zurich Yesterday the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) and the Swiss Financial Analysts Association (SFAA) hosted this year’s Capital Markets Forum at Zunfthaus zur Schmiden. The forum brought together top economists, researchers, and investment professionals to tackle pressing challenges shaping the…