Subject: ESG power pack: award submissions, exam discounts, international events, training

Exam discounts, award submissions, international events, training
300Hours CFA Blog

In this email: Awards • Event Invites • Exam Discount Code • Training Events

EFFAS is one of the strongest and most dynamic financial analyst organizations in Europe. Their CESGA exam is one of the leading ESG qualifications out there.


In this email, we've got a whole host of things coming up from EFFAS:

  • a chance to win an award from work you're already doing

  • event invites - three of them!

  • exam registration discounts

Have a look below - one or more of these may really boost your career and profile. And if you have any questions - just hit reply and let me know!


Zee Tan, 300Hours

Participate in the ESG Gasperini Awards: 28th Feb

You Could Win a ESG Gasperini Award

The Gasperini ESG Awards recognizes outstanding ESG financial papers and articles: promoting research and leading ESG thinking.

Why submit your ESG research?

  • Showcase Your Research: Submit your innovative papers on sustainable development, climate change, ethical investment, and more.
  • Win Prizes: First prize of €7500 and 2nd prize of €2500 for the most exceptional contributions.
  • Gain Recognition: Winners may get their work published by EFFAS, elevating your profile in the sustainable finance community.

Submission Deadline: Papers accepted until February 28, 2024.

Written an ESG research paper? Submit here in minutes ➔

CESGA Discount for March Exam

CESGA Discount for March Exam

Discount for your next CESGA exam! Enter code 300HCESGA for an exclusive 50 EUR off your exam registration.

  • Add the CESGA title to your portfolio - join a global network of ESG finance professionals
  • The exam will take place the 15th of March - register before the 4th of February

Save 50 EUR with 300HCESGA ➔

DIAM March Exam: 11th of March

DIAM March Exam: 11th of March

Become an expert in Digital Assets & Blockchain, discover the ever-evolving regulatory landscape, and all new trends in the crypto sector.

  • Exam date: 11th March
  • Registration closes: 11th Feb

Register for the DiAM Exam ➔

Summer School 2024 in Porto

Summer School 2024 in Porto

Kickstart an international network for your professional development! Our EFFAS Summer School will take place the 20th and 21st of June 2024 in Porto, Portugal.

Interested? Register below and we will keep you updated with the latest info and when registration opens.

Get the latest updates on the Porto Summer School event ➔

Hong Kong ESG Summit coming up!

Hong Kong ESG Summit coming up!

EFFAS is coming to Asia! The Summit will take place in Hong Kong on the 4th of March. This is your unique chance to meet with CESGA Holders and connect in the first CESGA Summit in Hong Kong.

Speaker list:

  • Mr Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of Hong Kong
  • Mr Christopher Hui Ching-yu, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong
  • Mr Wong Chuen Fai, Acting Commissioner for Climate Change for Hong Kong
  • Dr Jesús López Zaballos, Chairperson of EFFAS
  • Mr Fritz Mostböck, Deputy Chairpreson of EFFAS, Head of Group Research at Erste Bank
  • Mr Manuel Puerta da Costa, Treasurer and Board Member of EFFAS
  • Mr Hans Buysse, Board Member (ABAF-BVFA, Belgium), Chair of EFRAG

Meet CESGA holders in HK and online ➔

This 3 & 4 of April more than 6k CESGA Holders invited to gather in the first CESGA Congress. A Milestone for ESG Analysis.

An Invitation to the First CESGA Congress

Convene, share insights and learn from each other at this inaugural CESGA congress in Madrid. Two central themes:

  • Evolution of ESG practices in the financial sector
  • Empowerment of CESGA-certified professionals

Confirmed speakers:

  • Aleksand Palinska, Executive Director Eurosif
  • Mr. Friedrich Mostboeck, President of OVFA and Deputy Chairman of EFFAS
  • Mr. Patrick de Cambourg, President of the EFRAG Sustainability Reporting Board
  • Maria Joao Ribeirinho, Partner at Mckinsey

Get more info and updates on the CESGA Congress ➔