AIAF, Italian Association for Financial Analysis, founded in 1971, represents about 900 members from banks, asset managers, companies and independent professional firms. It is part of the international networks of financial analysts ACIIA (Association of Certified International Investment Analysts) and EFFAS (European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies) in Frankfurt. AIAF and AIAF Financial School - continuous training academy operating for over 30 years in certifying internationally recognized high-level courses - contribute to the Italian financial community as Standard Setter for the development, transparency and efficiency of financial markets. They promote innovation, digitalisation and the transversal role of financial analysts in Italy making use of resources, working groups and research centres focused on key transition topics such as AI and ESG. AIAF actively participates in the formation/creation of laws and regulations relating to financial analysis at national and international levels.