Strengthened Leadership: Hans Buysse Appointmed as chair of EFFAS.
Following our Extraordinary General Meeting on 19 January 2026, Hans Buysse has been confirmed as Chair of the Executive Management Committee, leading EFFAS’ strategic direction and priorities for the years ahead.
We also welcome Paul Severin, who joins the EMC as Austria’s representative, assuming responsibility for International Relations, Communication, Marketing and EFFAS Promotion.
Together with the full EMC, this renewed leadership will focus on:
• Reinforcing training and certification in ESG, climate risk and professional standards
• Strengthening EFFAS’ role as a European think tank and trusted voice for policymakers
• Expanding international partnerships across Europe, Asia and Latin America
We look forward to working together and pushing EFFAS forward in this regulatory and market environment.
Free Webinar | Equity Markets Outlook 2026 | Next Tuesday, 27th January 2026 | 10am CET
AI valuations under pressure. Markets running hot. Central banks moving in different directions.
Tuesday, 27 January | 10:00 CET (17:00 HKT) | Online Webinar
Topics we’ll discuss:
• AI-driven equity valuations and market concentration
• Risk appetite, leverage, and the role of safe-haven assets
• Diverging central bank approaches and their implications for investors
Thomas Stul, CEFA, Head of Collective Portfolio Management at Belfius and EFFAS Benelux Board Member. Prof. Dr. Leef H. Dierks, EFFAS Academic Director.
EFFAS Capital Markets Forum 2026| See Last Year's Forum at a Glance
Climate as a Systemic Risk Amplyfier|Climate Risk Insights Newsletter
The World Economic Forum ’s Global Risks Report 2026 depicts a global environment increasingly shaped by geopolitical rivalry, economic fragmentation and societal pressures.
In the short term, these risks dominate perception and policy attention. Over the longer horizon, however, environmental risks continue to rank among the most severe global threats.
Gasperini ESG Awards 2026
Open For Submissions | EUR 10,000 in Prizes
