EFRAG’s Draft Comment Letter on the IASB ED Provisions—Targeted Improvements

EFRAG’s Draft Comment Letter on the IASB ED Provisions—Targeted Improvements EFRAG has published its Draft Comment Letter (DCL) on the IASB’s Exposure Draft IASB/ED/2024/8 on Provisions—Targeted Improvements (proposed amendments to IAS 37). The consultation period for the DCL is open until 25 February 2025. EFRAG’s DCL outlines its preliminary views on the proposed amendments and…

EFRAG Submitted its Endorsement Advice on Annual Improvements to IFRS Accounting Standards – Volume 11

EFRAG Submitted its Endorsement Advice on Annual Improvements to IFRS Accounting Standards – Volume 11 EFRAG completed its due process and submitted its Endorsement Advice to the European Commission concerning the Annual Improvements to IFRS Accounting Standards—Volume 11.   For more information [here]     Overview of the Amendments The Amendments provide limited changes that…

EFRAG’s Updated ESRS Q&A Platform: 157 Explanations

EFRAG’s Updated ESRS Q&A Platform: 157 Explanations EFRAG has updated its Compilation of Technical Explanations for the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), now including 64 new explanations. This brings the total to 157 explanations, offering comprehensive support for stakeholders implementing the ESRS.   Key Highlights Mapping of Sustainability Matters: Explanation ID 177 links sustainability matters…

Call: EFRAG Survey on IFRS 19 Reduced Disclosures

Call: EFRAG Survey on IFRS 19 Reduced Disclosures EFRAG has launched a survey to gather views on the voluntary application of IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures. This standard allows eligible subsidiaries to prepare financial statements with reduced disclosure requirements under IFRS.   The insights will help EFRAG evaluate: The costs and benefits of…

EFRAG released the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed SMEs (VSME)

EFRAG released the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed SMEs (VSME) At the European Commission’s request, EFRAG delivered its Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed SMEs (VSME). This technical advice aims to provide a simplified, proportionate framework for SMEs not covered by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), helping them access sustainable finance and monitor…

The Association of Financial Analysts – Bankers in Romania (AAFBR) has a new Board of Directors

The Association of Financial Analysts – Bankers in Romania (AAFBR) has a new Board of Directors The Association of Financial Analysts and Bankers in Romania (AAFBR) has elected a new Board of Directors for a two-year term, until the end of 2026.By a vote of the association’s members, Flavius Jakubowicz has been appointed President of…

First EFFAS Exam Center Established in Macau Introducing ESG Certification

First EFFAS Exam Center Established in Macau Introducing ESG Certification The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Certification Exchange and Exam Partnership Award Ceremony was held this morning at 10:30 a.m. at the headquarters of the Productivity and Technology Transfer Center in Macau. Pioneering Research in Sustainable Finance Li…

Gasperini Awards 2025 Press Release

Gasperini Awards 2025 Press Release The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) is pleased to announce the opening of submissions for the Gasperini ESG Awards 2025, a prestigious annual award that recognizes the most groundbreaking and impactful research on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues within finance and investment. With a total prize pool…