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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…

How shifting market dynamics, valuation challenges and global divergence are redefining private real estate investing. With structural shifts, valuation gaps, and global divergence reshaping property markets, international real estate expert Zoltan Szelyes urges institutional investors to strengthen their understanding of private real estate. Now more than ever. Long valued by institutional investors for its diversification,…

“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…

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….

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…

Equity markets have been making quite a run over the past few years. At the same time, the flow of new companies listing on the exchanges was no more than a trickle. To kickstart the market, typically a big IPO is needed, explains Paolo Fulghieri, the Macon G. Patton Distinguished Professor of Finance at 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…