News & Insights

At ABAF/BVFA we are in continuous contact with the main financial stakeholders in Europe, such as EFRAG, ESMA, XBRL, in order to stay on top of trending topics like IFRS, Primary Financial Statements, Goodwill, non-financial reporting, ESG… As a centre of expertise we aim to share our knowledge and insights with our community and thereby want to raise the professional standards of financial and non-financial communication, reporting and valuation.

Below you can find an overview of all news articles and events organized by ABAF/BVFA or the organizations mentioned above. In the ‘Insights’ section, you will find our particular insights and comment letters on relating topics.

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Save the date: Capital Markets Forum – 3 April 2025

Posted: 13 December 2024

Mark your calendar for the EFFAS Capital Markets Forum on 3 April 2025 in Zurich. This hybrid event can be attended both in Zurich and online.

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EFFAS Gasperini ESG Awards: submissions are open

Posted: 13 December 2024

EFFAS invites financial professionals and researchers worldwide to submit innovative work on ESG topics for the prestigious Gasperini ESG Awards 2025. Make an impact by submitting research that drives meaningful progress. With a prize pool of EUR 10,000, the awards honour the legacy of Andrea Gasperini and spotlight impactful research in sustainable finance.

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Download the first edition of the Capital Markets Yearbook 2024 for free!

Posted: 13 December 2024

We are excited to announce the release of the Capital Markets Yearbook 2024 (CMYB)! The CMYB 2024 is a pioneering publication designed to support economic growth, innovation, and job creation within the European Union by strengthening capital markets, particularly equity markets.

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🍃CESGA 4.1 – ESRS compliant and accredited by EFRAG – is now available!

Posted: 6 November 2024

We are very proud to announce that CESGA 4.1 is now available! CESGA 4.1 is the first in-depth ESG training programme to be ESRS compliant and accredited by EFRAG and, by extension, the European Commission.

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ABAF/BVFA in the press: broadcast Alle Zaken op een Rijtje (Kanaal Z) – October 2024

Posted: 29 October 2024

ABAF/BVFA in the press! We shared our vision on the importance of financial and non-financial communication and training programmes in the series Alle Zaken Op Een Rijtje (Kanaal Z).

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Hybrid event - The future of financial reporting - 24 October 2024

Posted: 4 October 2024

We are pleased to share the link to the online keynote event on the Future of Financial Reporting. The keynotes will give you an insight in why and how we need to go beyond financial reporting and why it is important to train investment professionals with ESG expert training at a European level.

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EFFAS CESG Conference - 2 October 2024 - Vienna

Posted: 3 September 2024

The annual EFFAS CESG Conference aims to provide cutting-edge topics in the sustainability landscape, taking into account the latest trends and focusing on the most important and debated issues. This free event will take place on 2 October 2024 at the Austrian National Bank (OeNB) in Vienna.

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EFFAS – EFRAG agreement to make CESGA ESRS compliant

Posted: 21 June 2024

We are very glad to announce that the EFFAS CESGA (Certified ESG Analyst) training programme will soon be ESRS compliant, thanks to a new agreement with EFRAG. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of ESG reporting standards across Europe.

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Posted: 4 June 2024

ABAF-BVFA was founded in 1958 with a clear mission: to promote transparency in financial communication and reporting. Since then, our association has grown into a leading centre of expertise for investment professionals across Europe. Dive into our annual report to find out more about our achievements over the past year and our ambitions for the future.

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Capital Markets Forum – 6 June 2024 – Hybrid event

Posted: 29 April 2024

The Capital Markets Union is of utmost importance for Europe to return back to growth. However, we have to take a critical look at where we are and what our challenges are. Join our international guest speakers to openly discuss potential solutions. Registrations via EFFAS.

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