On June 2, members of the University of Münster’s Finest in Finance Program had the opportunity to participate in an exciting M&A case study with two management consultants from RSM Ebner Stolz.
Case Study with RSM Ebner Stolz
As part of the Finest in Finance Program
Ludwig Mülhaupt-Prize 2025/26
Felix Attermeier
As part of the FCM Semester Lectures 2026, Felix Attermeier was awarded the 2025/26 Ludwig Mülhaupt Prize. The award recognised his outstanding achievements in the module “Financial Intermediation I” and his seminar paper on the topic “The influence of geopolitical risks on bank stability”. The paper examines the impact of geopolitical risks on the stability of European banks, thereby addressing a highly relevant issue at the intersection of finance, banking and geopolitical uncertainty.
Congratulations on this special award!
Semester Lectures 2026
with the topic "KI in Kreditinstituten"
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”.
Workshop: Decision Making and Information Processing in Complex Settings
IMT Lucca, Italy
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.
Student Assistants
The Professorship for Sustainable Finance is seeking two Student Assistant positions (m/f/d), which may be filled immediately or at a later date. Further details about the role are available in the Job Advertisement.
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.
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