45-HS2026-0-Asset Management by Institutional Investors





Root number 45
Semester HS2026
Type of course Lecture
Allocation to subject Business Administration
Type of exam Written exam
Title Asset Management by Institutional Investors
Description Institutional investors are among the most important participants in the capital market. In Switzerland, pension funds in particular, but also insurance companies, health insurance funds and the AHV are investors whose behavior exerts a significant influence on what happens in the capital markets.

In the context of this lecture, a deeper understanding of the following questions is to be developed: What are the key framework conditions for the investment behavior of pension funds? What are the financial management and investment procedures of pension funds? How is the investment strategy of pension funds determined? What is the function of fluctuation reserves? What variations exist in the implementation of the investment strategy? How is the investment activity monitored?

The lecture combines theoretical knowledge of financial market concepts with practical experience.
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course) No registration/deregistration in CTS (Admission in ILIAS possible). ILIAS
Link to another web site
Lecturers Dr. Hansruedi Scherer, Institute of Financial Management - Financial Management Division ✉
ECTS 3
Recognition as optional course possible No
Grading 1 to 6
 
Dates Friday 13:15-17:00 Weekly
Tuesday 5/1/2027 10:15-11:45
Monday 15/2/2027 14:15-15:45
 
Rooms Hörsaal 002, Engehalde, E8
External rooms Enge 8, 001
Enge 8, 002
 
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