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…
Read moreIncorporating ESG across the M&A process: Insights from experts Timothy Galpin and Maja de Vibe
30 September, 2024 12:53
In recent years, various aspects of ESG (environmental, social, governance) have become increasingly important also in deal-making. Firms that incorporate ESG across their M&A process, both pre- and post-deal, can reap significant benefits. While firms that ignore ESG during M&A not only miss the upside potential, but also risk making damaging and costly deal mistakes….
Read moreProf. Matti Suominen: ‘Whatever investment you’re doing, you need financial skills to evaluate it’
10 September, 2024 21:39
Over the past decades M&A has become an indispensable element of corporate strategy. Yet, given the large amounts of capital involved, one single mistake can have very destructive consequences. This means that financial skills are critical for executives who are directly or indirectly involved in the decision-making process, argues Professor Matti Suominen, who teaches the…
Read moreSummer Review: Explore the 10 top reads of H1 2024
27 August, 2024 10:37
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…
Read moreLast May, a diverse group of professionals gathered at the Amsterdam Institute of Finance to embark on a three-day journey into the complex world of business valuation. Led by Professor Matti Suominen from the Aalto University School of Business in Helsinki, participants of varying backgrounds, including legal, finance, general management, and M&A, united with a…
Read moreNegotiation Dynamics: ‘Nothing of value is obtained without effort’
15 July, 2024 09:48
At the end of May the highly acclaimed three-day course, Negotiation Dynamics of the Amsterdam Institute of Finance, commenced. Renowned as one of the premier negotiation training programs globally, it is led by Ingemar Dierickx, a senior partner at D&AC – Negotiation Advisors. For over three decades, Dierickx has been advising clients across a wide…
Read moreJim Wahlen on the role of the accountant in the changing regulatory environment
02 July, 2024 14:05
In the almost two and a half decades Jim Wahlen has been teaching Advanced Financial Statement Analysis at the Amsterdam Institute of Finance, financial reporting has gone through major changes. Regulation has been significantly strengthened, as has the role of the accountant. As Wahlen hands the baton to his successor Matt Wieland, he looks back…
Read moreVinodkumar Bhovi: ‘I wanted to put myself in the shoes of an investor’
18 June, 2024 13:11
Where do investors scout their prospective investments? What do they find important when negotiating a deal with a start-up? Why do they think about an exit strategy early in the game? For aspiring entrepreneur Vinodkumar Bhovi the course Entrepreneurial Finance: Venture Capital Financing was the ideal way to find answers to these kinds of questions….
Read moreM&A pioneer Timothy Galpin on how to succeed in the M&A game
05 June, 2024 12:24
During the cross-disciplinary program Mergers & Acquisitions at the Amsterdam Institute of Finance (AIF), top expert Tim Galpin took the participants on an exciting tour through the dynamic M&A landscape. One of his key messages throughout the course was: “Value is only projected during the transaction. Value is created after the deal is done.” •…
Read moreValue Versus Price: Podcast with Kevin Kaiser
22 May, 2024 10:05
Kevin Kaiser is Senior Director of the Alternative Investments Initiative and Adjunct Professor of Finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He was Professor of Management Practice and on the finance faculty at INSEAD from 1992 until 2017. Kevin’s research focuses on private equity, corporate restructuring and financial distress, and has more recently oriented…
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