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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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

Last 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…