The Center for Financial Studies conducts independent research in important areas of finance.

Research Areas

The Center for Financial Studies conducts independent and internationally oriented research in important areas of Finance. It serves as a forum for dialogue between academia, policy-making institutions and the financial industry. It offers a platform for top-level fundamental research as well as applied research relevant for the financial sector in Europe.

Digital Finance

Corporate
Finance &
Financial Markets

Monetary Policy &
Financial Stability

Sustainable
Finance

CFS Persons

CFS President

Prof. Axel A. Weber

CFS Honorary President

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Otmar Issing

Scientific Director

Prof. Dr. Andreas Hackethal

Scientific Director

Prof. Dr. Rainer Klump

Chairman

Jürgen Fitschen

Prof. Dr. Volker Brühl

Managing Director

Prof. Dr. Volker Brühl

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        Last value: 107,1

        Current value: 104,3

        Last survey:
        15. June – 22. June 2026

        Next survey:
        tbd

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