Capital Markets Yearbook 2024 Press Release EFFAS, the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies, fully supports the latest analysis of the Savings and Investment Union (formerly known as Capital Markets Union). In April 2024, Enrico Letta, in his report “Much more than a market” proposed the creation of a Savings and Investments Union. Capital Markets…
EFFAS Groundbreaking Recognition by HKMA Frankfurt am Main, November 25th, 2024 — EFFAS is proud to announce a landmark achievement for its Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) qualification. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has granted CESGA three modular exemptions under its Enhanced Competency Framework on Green and Sustainable Finance (ECF-GSF). These exemptions span both QF…
CESGA 4.1: The First Certification Accredited by EFRAG as ESRS Compliant 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…
Call for investors and other stakeholders to help shape the IASB’s project on accounting requirements for intangibles. 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. 31 October, 2024. This survey is…
Shaping the Future of Reporting: EFFAS President Jesús López Zaballos Advocates for Integrated Reporting at IFRS-OIBR Conference" 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…
Risk Control Metrics and Best Practices in Sustainable Investments at the 2024 Oxford Congress, by Jean-Philippe Desmartin. ABSTRACT Oxford, 18-20 September 2024. 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…
Rocchino Contangelo (SFAA) Joins EFFAS CMC 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…
EFFAS CESG Conference 2024: Pioneering Sustainable Finance in a Digital Age. 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…
EFFAS Joins “Friends of EFRAG”, Enhancing Commitment to Sustainability Reporting. 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 and advancing the European…
Press Release – Integrated Thinking and Reporting Conference Jesus Lopez Zaballos discussing ‘the business and investor case for integrated reporting ‘ Jean-Philippe Desmartin discussing ‘integrated reporting and intangibles’ Date: October 18, 2024 Location: Milan, Italy Format: Free attendance and live streaming Resources www.effas.com www.ifrs.org