Nina Reiser

Nina Reiser is an Associate Professor of Financial Markets Law at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), Vice Director at the Institute for Law and Economics HSG, and co-founder of the Center for Financial Services Innovation HSG. She also holds an Adjunct Professorship in Private and Commercial Law at the University of Zurich (UZH) since December 2023. Her research and practice focus on financial market law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

Research Interests: Nina's work bridges corporate law with decentralized finance (DeFi), blockchain technology, and banking sector governance. She explores digital governance frameworks, regulatory challenges for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and supervisory instruments for financial stability. Her publications address Swiss and international financial regulations, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.

Awards & Editorial Roles: While no specific awards are listed, she serves as General Editor of CapLaw since 2025 and was elected to the board of the Association for Quality Assurance in Financial Services (VQF) in 2024. Her editorial leadership highlights her influence in capital markets discourse.

Advising & Collaborations: She advises doctoral student Michael Kallenberg and collaborates with colleagues like Seraina Grünewald and Valentin Egli. Her roles at HSG include organizing symposiums on topics such as 'Regulated activities on public blockchains' and 'TBTF & Financial Stability' at ETH Zurich.

Labs & Teams: Nina leads at the Institute for Law and Economics HSG and co-founded the Center for Financial Services Innovation HSG. These institutes drive research on financial regulations and technological legal integration.