Mark Agius and Clayton Scicluna, committee members of the Institute of Financial Services Malta (IFS Malta), recently participated in events hosted by the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) in Milan, Italy. Their participation included:
Mr. Agius and Mr. Scicluna actively contributed to discussions focused on maintaining high standards for financial analysis professionals across Europe.
During the meeting, the EFFAS Board shared their strategic direction for the upcoming year, emphasising a strong commitment to advancing both financial analysis and sustainability practices throughout Europe. Mr. Agius and Mr. Scicluna gained valuable insights into these key areas.
Mr. Agius and Mr. Scicluna attended the prestigious Gasperini Awards ceremony, which recognises innovative research in the field of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. This year’s winning paper explored the impact of climate change on firm output, highlighting the crucial role of supply chain considerations.
“Participating in these EFFAS events provided a valuable opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in financial analysis and sustainability practices,” said Mark Agius, IFS Malta committee member. “We look forward to bringing this knowledge back to our members and contributing to the ongoing development of the profession in Malta.”
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