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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…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

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…

Are you navigating the complexities of the bond market? Discover the various drivers of bond market movements, global trends, and what they imply for investors. In this 14-minute video, Prof. Moorad Choudhry shares expert insights into sovereign bond yields, relative value investing, and how to look beyond the headlines. “It’s not just what’s in the…

How do economic trends impact the venture capital sector? Why is a strong governance framework essential for startups and investors? And what are the common pitfalls in negotiating deal term sheets? In this interview, Daan Wilms van Kersbergen, VC Investor at The Yield Lab Europe’s Dutch office, shares his insights on the art of successful…

For those looking to catch up on valuable insights from leading finance academics and experienced corporate executives over the summer, we’ve curated a collection of the top AIF newsletter stories. Stay ahead of the game by exploring our top reads from the first half of 2024. Dive into the ten most popular articles, reports, interviews…