On May 28, 2025, the Finest in Finance program of the University of Münster had the pleasure of visiting the office of Provinzial in Münster for an in-depth event on risk management in the insurance sector. The day focused on how insurers assess and navigate risks, particularly those posed by natural catastrophes. Through expert-led presentation and practical group work, the participants developed and evaluated risk models based on real-world scenarios.
Case Studies in Finance
with Ärzteversorgung Westfalen-Lippe
On May 23rd, master students of the Finance Center Münster had the chance to prove their knowledge in the practical workshop. The pension fund for doctors, the Ärzteversorgung Westfalen-Lippe (ÄVWL), hosted the workshop at their office in the port of Münster and presented an exciting case study on planning the project financing of a wind farm. The students developed a scenario analysis and identified value drivers and risk factors to form the basis for a decision about financing the project. Following the lively discussion of the results, a joint dinner took place.
Visit at RSM Ebner-Stolz
as Part of the Finest in Finance Program
On May 14, the members of the Finest in Finance program had the opportunity to visit RSM Ebner Stolz in Cologne. The event offered participants exciting insights into the world of valuation and allowed them to apply theoretical knowledge directly in practice.
Student Assistants
The Professorship for Sustainable Finance is looking for two Student Assistants. For further information regarding our requirements, please refer to the Job Advertisement. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Alvia Runge (Tel.: 0251- 83 21886, E-Mail: alvia.runge@wiwi.uni-muenster.de).
Semester Lectures 2025
with the topic "Green Banking"
On May 5, 2025, this year's semester lectures on “Green Banking” took place in lecture hall J4 of the Juridicum of the University of Münster. After the ifk semester lectures had last taken place in 2023, organized by the Institute of Banking, this year's event was held for the first time under the direction of Prof. Dr. Christoph Schneider (Chair of Finance, University of Münster). Dr. Alex Kusen (Senior ESG Strategist, Deka Investment), Dr.
Presentation of the Science Prize of the Deutsche Bundesbank
for extraordinary theses
As part of Prof. Dr. Christoph Schneider's Financial Intermediation I lecture on May 6, 2025 in the lecture hall building (H2) of the University of Münster, two former Münster students received the Deutsche Bundesbank's Science Prize for their outstanding theses. Both prizes were awarded by the President of the Bundesbank Head Office in NRW, Mr. Christian Otto, following his lecture on “Current challenges for the economy and monetary policy”.
Visit at Alte Leipziger - Hallesche in Oberursel
as part of the Finest in Finance program
Last week, the members of the Finest in Finance program had the opportunity to visit the ALH Gruppe in Oberursel. This first event of the summer semester was once again a highlight of the program as it is currently the only event with an overnight stay in a hotel. The two-day program started on Wednesday evening with a dinner at the local brewery. Here, the students had the opportunity to ask questions and engage in personal interactions in a more casual atmosphere.
Applications for the talent program "Finest in Finance" are open
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The Finance Center Münster welcomes applications for the Finest in Finance excellence program. Information on the program and the application requirements can be found here.
The application period begins on 07.04.2025 and ends in the summer semester 2025 on 13.04.2025.
Skiseminar 2025
in Pitztal, Austria
In mid-March, the traditional Skiseminar of the Finance Center Münster took place in the picturesque Pitztal in Austria. The students kicked off the seminar with an engaging case study by DZ Bank, which focused on corporate lending. The case study provided practical insights into the decision-making processes and requirements involved in corporate financing. Throughout the day, participants enjoyed the opportunity to hit the slopes of the Pitztal Glacier, while engaging in informal networking.
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