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…
EFRAG is seeking views from financial statement users regarding when provisions for levies should be recognised. The survey aims to inform EFRAG’s assessment of the IASB’s Exposure Draft Provisions—Targeted Improvements (Proposed amendments to IAS 37). Survey deadline: 28 February 2025 For more information [here]
EFRAG has launched a survey to collect feedback from preparers and auditors of financial statements on specific aspects of the IASB’s Exposure Draft Provisions, Targeted Improvements (Proposed amendments to IAS 37). Survey deadline: 27 February 2025 For more information [here]
On 13 February 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) launched a consultation to improve settlement efficiency across various areas. The consultation proposes amendments to the technical standards on settlement discipline, including: Reduced timeframes for allocations and confirmations The use of electronic, machine-readable allocations and confirmations based on international standards The implementation of hold…
EFRAG is inviting financial statement preparers and users to submit feedback on the voluntary application of IFRS 19 – Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures. This standard allows eligible subsidiaries to apply reduced disclosures under IFRS Accounting Standards. The deadline for submission is 28 February 2025. Your feedback will contribute to EFRAG’s cost-benefit analysis of applying…
On 6 February, over +250 stakeholders gathered at the hybrid event “Financial Reporting: What’s Ahead for 2025? Focus on investor and analysts-oriented projects”. The seminar, co-hosted by EFRAG, ABAF-BVFA, and CBN-CNC addressed key developments shaping the future of financial reporting. For more information [here]