About
Martin Faust is a Professor of Banking Management at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, where he has been affiliated since 2002. His academic career spans teaching and research in Corporate Finance, Private Banking, Wealth Management, and Sustainable Investments. He also contributes to continuing education programs such as Financial Planner and Estate Planner.
- Education: PhD in Economics (Dr. rer. oec., 2001) from Ruhr-University Bochum, preceded by a banking apprenticeship at Westdeutsche Landesbank (1988) and a degree in Economics from Ruhr-University Bochum.
Research Interests focus on equity cost determination for credit institutions, holistic advisory for wealthy clients, corporate succession in SMEs, sustainable portfolio management, and business models in financial services. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in consulting and asset allocation.
Publication Trends include topics like Corporate Finance, Private Banking, Sustainable Investments, and Financial Services Innovation, with recurring emphasis on closed-end funds, ESG factors, and succession planning.
Teaching Roles encompass courses in Finance, Private Banking, and Corporate Finance at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels, alongside designing study materials and web-based trainings for financial education programs.
Affiliations include editorial contributions to volumes on Private Banking, Wealth Management, and Corporate Succession, as well as media commentary on financial market trends.
