At the end of April, our colleagues Yannick Wilner and Jonas Backhus participated in the workshop “Decision Making and Information Processing in Complex Settings” at IMT in Lucca, Italy. The program included presentations and in-depth discussions on current issues in decision-making and information processing. As part of the workshop, they presented two projects (both joint work with Michael Goedde-Menke, Thorsten Hennig-Thurau, and Thomas Langer): “Toward Better Estimates: The Wisdom of Physical vs.
Workshop: Decision Making and Information Processing in Complex Settings
IMT Lucca, Italy
Student Assistants
The Professorship for Sustainable Finance is looking for two Student Assistants to start in August or later. Further details about the role are available in 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).
Finance/Accounting Research Workshop
at Bielefeld University
In early March, our colleagues Andreas Ernsting and Paul Hark participated in the Finance/Accounting Research Workshop at Bielefeld University. During the workshop, both presented their current research projects. Paul presented his paper "The 52-Week High and Corporate Announcement Returns", while Andreas presented "The Digital Euro and Refinancing Costs", which is joint work with Paul.
The workshop provided valuable feedback and stimulating discussions on both projects. Many thanks to Peter Limbach for the organization of this event.
Eastern Finance Association Annual Meeting 2026
in Asheville, North Carolina
In March, our colleague Constantin Schneider attended the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Finance Association in Asheville, North Carolina.
During the conference, he presented his latest research and had the opportunity to exchange ideas with fellow scholars from across the United States and beyond. Beyond the academic program, Asheville, often referred to as the “Paris of the South”, also offered beautiful scenery and a great setting for inspiring conversations.
Course announcement: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Finance
Registration for Summer Term 2026 is now open
Dr. Lennart Stitz’s course “Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Finance” will be offered again in the summer semester of 2026. Registration for the course is now open.
This practice-oriented course is designed for master’s students in finance and covers core concepts of AI, machine learning, and the data science lifecycle, with applications in areas such as credit scoring, financial trading, and fraud detection. Basic knowledge of programming and statistics is required.
FCM Skiseminar 2026
in Pitztal, Austria
In March, the traditional ski seminar of the Finance Center Münster took place in the picturesque Pitztal valley in Austria. During the day, participants took the opportunity to explore the slopes of the Pitztal Glacier and connect in an informal setting. In the evenings, students presented their seminar papers, covering topics ranging from the impact of FOMC meetings on asset prices to stock market participation among private households.
Applications for the talent program "Finest in Finance" are open
Apply now!
Applications for "Finest in Finance" are possible from 13.04.2026 until 19.04.2026!
"Finest in Finance" is the excellence program of all chairs and professorships of the Finance Center Münster. It addresses personally convincing students interested in finance who would like to developthemselves further alongside their studies.
There will be many events and new admissions this summer term. Information regarding the programand application requirements can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e7kAp_y3
Exam Inspection for the Chair of Sustainable Finance
The exam inspection for the Chair of Sustainable Finance for the Winter Semester 2025/2026 will take place on the 09th of April 2026, in J253 of the Juridicum, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The inspection covers the exams “Foundations of Sustainable Finance" and "Introduction to Advanced Finance".
Research Stay at UCLA
in Los Angeles, California
Our FCM colleague Nils Lohmeier recently completed a research stay at the University of California, Los Angeles. As part of the Behavioral Decision Making Group at the Anderson School of Management, he participated in numerous inspiring seminars and advanced joint research projects. Alongside the stimulating research environment, he also had the opportunity to explore the many sights of the “City of Angels.”
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