On 18 May 2026, this year’s semester lectures took place in the auditorium of the University of Münster’s main building under the direction of Prof. Dr Christoph Schneider (Chair of Finance, University of Münster). The Finance Center Münster brought together leading representatives from academia and industry to discuss opportunities, challenges and regulatory issues surrounding the topic of “KI in Kreditinstituten”.

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.

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.