A Blog of the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Eine kürzlich erschienene Studie über die “Fitness” der hiesigen Privatbanken sorgt im In- und Ausland für Aufsehen, weil sie ausgerechnet das US-Finanzinstitut Goldman Sachs zum besten Schweizer Geldhaus kürt. Wie das möglich ist, erklärt Studienleiter und Hochschuldozent Chris Künzle im Interview mit finews.tv Watch this video on YouTube Schlagwörter: Podcast, strategy, swiss banking, wealth management
A newly released study assessing the performance of Switzerland’s private banks is making waves both domestically and internationally – above all because it crowns US banking giant Goldman Sachs as the top Swiss private bank. The study’s lead author and finance lecturer, Chris Künzle, explains how this surprising result came about in an interview with finews.tv. […]
The ability to collect and interpret comprehensive financial data is becoming more relevant for wealth management. A recent academic contribution highlights how new data aggregation tools make it possible to access financial information across different providers and asset types, including non-traditional elements such as rental or utility payments. For decades, private banks have relied on […]
In diesem Interview spricht Chris Künzle, Dozent für Banking & Finance an der ZHAW School of Management and Law (sowie Konferenzleiter des WealthSummit), mit Manuel Fuchs, Head of Wholesale & ETF Distribution Switzerland bei Invesco, über aktuelle Entwicklungen im Fonds- und ETF-Vertrieb in der Schweiz. Watch this video on YouTube Manuel Fuchs gewährt spannende Einblicke […]
Herausforderungen für die Branche In einem exklusiven Interview mit finews und Herausgeber Claude Baumann erläutert Chris Künzle, Dozent für Banking & Finance an der ZHAW School of Management and Law, Unternehmer und Gründer des WealthSummit, dass die Schweizer Privatbanken zwar von hohen Vermögensständen profitieren, aber zugleich strukturellen Risiken ausgesetzt sind. Die Neugeldzuflüsse stagnieren, insbesondere aus […]
ZHAW Wealth Management Podcast #12 In dieser Folge spricht Chris Künzle, Senior Lecturer für Banking & Finance an der ZHAW School of Management and Law und Organisator des WealthSummit, mit Simona Cascarano, Partnerin bei Stellar Executive Search in Zürich. Watch this video on YouTube Simonas Fokus liegt auf der Suche und Platzierung von Relationship Managern […]
Key Insights from a new Bachelor’s thesis by Subisan Suthesan Private Markets are firmly on the strategic agenda of Swiss wealth management banks. But how exactly do banks implement their offerings for wealthy clients? Which asset classes are offered, what structures are used, and how accessible are these solutions? These questions are addressed in a […]
By now, the conversation around AI in wealth management has moved beyond hype, as a new article in the Journal of Computer Science and Technology Studies (April 2025) points out. What we’re seeing today increasingly looks like a structural shift that goes to the heart of how client portfolios are constructed, optimized, and communicated. For […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is starting to reshape wealth management. Not through big headlines or dramatic changes – but in quiet and more practical ways. Behind the scenes, smart algorithms are helping relationship managers (RMs) make better decisions, improve efficiency, and give clients more relevant, timely, and cost efficient financial advice. This will not be about […]
I was honored to receive the WealthBriefing Award for Outstanding Contribution to Thought Leadership, recognizing my work on the latest ZHAW Swiss Wealth Management Study 2024. This award highlights the study’s impact in providing valuable data and insights into the evolving landscape of Swiss wealth management.