Valuation programs in 2026: Valuation done right
January 1, 2026
Sharpen your valuation edge with two renowned professors. Explore two executive valuation programs for finance professionals, investors, and decision-makers. Financial skills are critical for any executive who is directly or indirectly involved in the decision-making process within an organization. Whatever investment you are considering, be it a wind farm, an airplane, an IT system, or…
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Master private markets in three high-impact programs on real estate, private debt and infrastructure with Prof. Cyril Demaria and leading sector specialists. In spring 2026, Amsterdam Institute of Finance launches the Investing in Private Markets Series: three executive programs that help investors, asset allocators and senior finance professionals master private real estate, private debt and…
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From energy transition to digital infrastructure: how private infrastructure is reshaping risk, valuation and opportunity for institutional investors. Infrastructure is evolving faster than ever. The boundaries between traditional and new infrastructure assets are being redrawn by the energy transition, digital connectivity and shifting regulation. What once looked like a relatively stable, contract-driven asset class now…
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How private credit is evolving from niche to core asset class, and why the next phase will reward specialization, discipline, and genuine value creation. Private debt has moved from the margins to the mainstream. Over the past decade, the asset class has grown into a central pillar of institutional portfolios, offering yield, diversification, and downside…
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How private real estate, private debt and infrastructure are reshaping institutional investing, and why mastering their mechanics is now essential. Real estate, debt, and infrastructure demand sharper valuation skills, deeper due diligence, and new thinking. “You must take off your listed-market clothes to put on your private-market ones.” As global markets evolve and interest rates…
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“A whole new worldview in four days.” That’s the promise Professor Kevin Kaiser, renowned finance expert and professor at Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, makes to the participants in the Distressed Restructuring and Turnaround Management program at Amsterdam Institute of Finance (AIF). And judging from the depth and pace of day 1, that…
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In this 54-minute online in-depth masterclass, Prof. Marwan Sinaceur explores the psychological obstacles that often block meaningful change — and how to overcome them. Why is driving change so difficult?Drawing from decades of empirical research, Prof. Marwan Sinaceur unpacks the social and emotional dynamics that influence people’s willingness to embrace new directions. He shares evidence-based…
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To reach the Paris climate goals, massive investments are needed in the energy transition. However, renewable energy sources are volatile, both in terms of supply and price. This means investors looking to finance the transition should take a portfolio approach, argues Paolo Fulghieri, Professor of Finance at the Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina….
Read moreProfessor Matt Wieland: ‘Use earnings to value public companies’
February 12, 2025
When most finance professionals calculate a public company’s value, they tend to focus on cash flows. Prof. Matt Wieland, who teaches the program on Advanced Financial Statement Analysis at the Amsterdam Institute of Finance, argues valuation methods based on earnings are at least as valuable as cash flow based models. Why earnings matter in valuation“What…
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