Andreas Dietrich

Andreas Dietrich is a Professor and Head of the Institute of Financial Services Zug (IFZ) at the Lucerne School of Business (HSLU). His academic roles include overseeing research and educational programs in banking and finance. He holds a Prof. Dr. oec. title, with advanced studies in banking, corporate finance, and education from the University of Zurich and University of St. Gallen (HSG).

Education

• M.A. in Business Administration (Banking & Finance), 1996–2001
• Master of Advanced Studies in Secondary & Higher Education, University of Zurich, 2003–2008
• Doctoral Studies in Banking & Corporate Finance, University of St. Gallen (HSG), 2003–2008
• Research Scholar at DePaul University, Chicago, 2006–2007

Research Interests

His work focuses on digital banking trends, crowdfunding ecosystems, retail banking strategies, and FinTech innovation. He leads studies on SME financing, mobile payment systems, and the impact of digitalization on banking operations. Notable projects include the annual Crowdfunding Monitor Switzerland and IFZ Retail Banking-Studie.

Publications & Projects

Key publications include analyses of cryptocurrency adoption, P2P lending dynamics, and the future of retail banking. Projects often partner with industry stakeholders (e.g., SECO, Swisscom) to address challenges in banking efficiency and customer experience.

Grants & Labs

He heads the Competence Center for Financial Services at IFZ, fostering applied research in financial technologies. His work is supported by grants from Swiss government agencies and industry collaborations.

Labs/Teams

Primary affiliations include the IFZ research team and the Lucerne School of Business’s financial innovation hub.