EFFAS Launches Advisory Council to Enhance Strategic and Academic Leadership Frankfurt am Main, 22 October 2025 The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) is pleased to announce the creation of the EFFAS Advisory Council, established by decision of the EFFAS Executive Management Committee (EMC) on 22 October 2025. The Council is conceived as a…
To the Chair of EFRAG Sustainability Reporting Board, Subject: Call for maintaining mandatory disclosures on anticipated financial effects in the revised ESRS. Dear Mr. de Cambourg, Eurosif – the European Sustainable Investment Forum, the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS), the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC)…
16 October, 2025 – Brussels The EFFAS CESG Conference 2025 brought together professionals, policymakers, and academics at the DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels City to explore how ESG, climate risk, and intangible assets are reshaping corporate and financial reporting. After the opening by Hans Buysse (EFFAS Benelux Chair), Frank Klein (CESG Co-Chair, DWS), and François-Valéry Lecomte…
What Do We Mean by Transition? Within the EU’s strategic and regulatory framework, the transition refers to the profound transformation of the economic system required to achieve climate neutrality, while safeguarding long-term industrial competitiveness. It involves decarbonising energy systems, industrial processes, transport, agriculture, and buildings, as well as reorienting finance and innovation towards sustainable outcomes. …
EFFAS and GEES Group Partner to Launch CESGA Certification Programme in Malaysia 22 July 2025 | Frankfurt am Main & Kuala Lumpur 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…
EFFAS Commission on ESG (CESG) New Members. Wlecome Lena Schwarzer, Teresa Royo, and Sofia Santos 07 July 2025 | Frankfurt am Main 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…
Frankfurt, April 22, 2025 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. As the financial sector faces increasing exposure to both physical risks—such as floods,…
EFFAS Opens Call for Nominations for New Members: Commission on ESG (CESG) or the Commision on Capital Markets We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the CESG (Commission on ESG) and the CMC (Commission on Capital Markets). We strongly encourage all National Member Societies to put forward qualified candidates to contribute…
26 February 2025 Call for Nominations: Join the ESG or Capital Markets Commission We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the CESG (Commission on ESG) and the CMC (Commission on Capital Markets). We strongly encourage all National Member Societies to put forward qualified candidates to contribute to these EFFAS commissions by…
21 February 2025 EFFAS Welcomes Henning Eßkuchen to the Capital Markets Commission EFFAS is pleased to announce the appointment of Henning Eßkuchen as a new member of the Capital Markets Commission (CMC). His extensive experience in financial research, investment banking, and market strategy will further strengthen the Commission’s work. As the Head of CEE Equity…