Topic: Finance
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Job Opportunities for PhD candidates in Finance
Learn moreThe Department of Finance at the University of Luxembourg is looking for 5 Doctoral candidates to conduct research in the fields of Economics, General economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Microeconomics, Macroenomics, International Economics or Financial Economics.
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Call for Applications : PhD-student positions in Finance
Learn moreThe Department of Finance at the University of Luxembourg invites students to apply for PhD-student positions in Finance.The program follows the standard US format with rigorous coursework in the first year (depending on pre-qualifications) and for the remaining, up to four years, work on research projects that will make up the final thesis. All courses…
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ACROSS DTU – 3 fully funded positions in Economics available!
Learn moreDeadline : June 21st, 2022
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Understanding Alpha Decay with Prof. Julien Pénasse
Learn more“Past performance does not guarantee future results.” It is a common disclaimer used by asset managers, wealth planners and other finance professionals to inform their clientele of the uncertainty of investing. However, the textbook method of studying investment strategies doesn’t account for the market effect that this often-used phrase embodies, what analysts refer to as…
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Anomaly or Possible Risk Factor? Simple-To-Use Tests
Learn moreContrary to basic asset pricing theory, this new work by University of Luxembourg Department of Finance Assistant Professor Benjamin Holcblat, Abraham Lioui (EDHEC Business School) and Michael Weber (Booth School of Business, University of Chicago, CEPR, and NBER) finds that risk alone cannot explain a large majority of variables predicting differences in expected returns.
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Unleashing AI on the Art Market with Roman Kräussl
Learn moreDoes artificial intelligence have a place in such a fickle and quirky environment as the secondary art market? Can an algorithm learn to predict the value assigned to an artwork at auction? These questions, among others, were analysed by a group of researchers including Roman Kräussl, professor with the Department of Finance at the Faculty…
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FDEF researchers receive Real Estate Market Analysis Manuscript Prize
Learn moreProfs Ulf von Lilienfeld-Toal, head of the Department of Finance, and François Koulischer, Assistant Professor within the Department of Finance were recently honoured with a 2021 Real Estate Market Analysis Manuscript Prize from the American Real Estate Society (ARES), an organisation of real estate thought leaders drawn from both practice and academia dedicated to encouraging…
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FDEF award winner Q&A: Boyan Davidov
Learn moreAs the FDEF Award Winner Q&A is coming to an end, we are pleased to present you our last interviewer, Boyan Davidov, Pictet Prize for the best student in Wealth Management Laureate.
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Building sustainable bridges with the industry
Learn moreHaving worked for over 25 years in top management positions for several banks and asset managers in Luxembourg. Patrick Weydert has recently joined the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) as Partnership Development Officer for the Luxembourg School of Finance (LSF).
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Fostering meaningful industry partners
Learn moreHaving worked for over 25 years in top management positions for several banks and asset managers in Luxembourg. Patrick Weydert has recently joined the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) as Partnership Development Officer for the Luxembourg School of Finance (LSF). In the following interview Patrick will talk about the importance of academia and…