Professor Stefan Zeisberger talks to us about the psychological pitfalls in the decision-making process, which is still an underexposed topic in the world of finance. Stefan Zeisberger is Professor at Radboud University (Netherlands) and at the University of Zurich (Switzerland). Previously he held positions at, among others, the California Institute of Technology and Stony Brook…

By Professor Paolo Fulghieri, Macon G. Patton Distinguished Professor of Finance at the Kenan-Flagler Business School of the University of North Carolina (UNC). The program Unlocking Value in Volatile Markets: An advanced valuation program was conceived in a rather serendipitous way. A few years ago, I was contacted through UNC by a major US producer…

What are the most popular articles on AIF.nl in 2022? Discover the 5 most frequently read reports, interviews and insights: 1. The big ambitions of M&A Community partner AIFFrans van Loef (Chair of AIF’s Advisory Board) sets a high bar for the Amsterdam Institute of Finance. 2. The value of ValuationA view from the classroom…

On March 8, 2023 we kick off the new AIF year with the challenging and inspiring Fintech – The Disruption of Finance by Technology program, taught by Professor of Finance Raghu Rau (Cambridge Judge Business School). In this 3-day Fintech program you will discover the impact of automation, AI, big data and blockchains on finance…

Whether it’s because of technological changes, new competition or macroeconomic developments, increasingly organizations find themselves facing volatility in their markets. Novel, advanced approaches to valuation can help CFOs and other decision-makers to better evaluate their investment decisions in this dynamic environment, argues Paolo Fulghieri, Macon G. Patton Distinguished Professor of Finance at the Kenan-Flagler Business…

The Amsterdam Institute of Finance is one of the partners of the Dutch M&A Community, the leading platform for professionals working in M&A, Corporate Finance and Private Equity. The collaboration will bring both parties many benefits, promises Frans van Loef, Chair of AIF’s Advisory Board. Van Loef sets a high bar: “We want to continue…

We join the Amsterdam Institute of Finance for a hands-on programme in Project Finance, taught by Professor Pierre Hillion. A view from the classroom: One way of looking at project finance is by thinking of it as an iceberg with most of the mass under water. Beneath the visible surface of say a skyscraper or…

The Amsterdam Institute of Finance offers the Valuation program for finance professionals who are keen to refresh and sharpen their skills in company valuation taught by prof. Matti Suominen. A view from the classroom: The Valuation program has been a mainstay of the Amsterdam Institute of Finance for years, drawing finance professionals from diverse walks of life. We’re…

The Amsterdam Institute of Finance is proud to be a Knowledge Partner of the Dutch Leadership in Finance Summit 2022, a prestigious event for CFOs & Finance Professionals.  Partnering in events dedicated to ambitious executives contributes to the development of financial expertise and the success of organizations. Highly-trained professionals are enabled to continuously improve themselves, their careers,…

Private equity specialist Cyril Demaria will share knowledge and insights on the full value chain of this sector. “If you decide to put money into your niece’s start-up, what you are doing is investing venture capital. That’s private equity,” says private equity specialist Cyril Demaria. “It’s as old as Babylonian times, but until about 20…