Konstantin Wagner

Konstantin Wagner is a Research Fellow at the Financial Markets Department of the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) since March 2021 and a Manager at KPMG since March 2024. He holds a PhD from Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, following a master's from the University of Tübingen and a bachelor's from Friedrich Schiller University Jena.

• Education:
  • Bachelor's: Friedrich Schiller University Jena
  • Master's: University of Tübingen
  • PhD: Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

His research focuses on Financial Regulation, Corporate Governance, and Financial Intermediation. He explores topics such as executive compensation dynamics under EU banking regulations, supervisory mechanisms in European banking, and labor market contestability in industries like airlines. His work on the EU bonus cap shows how compensation design evolves in response to regulatory constraints, while his analysis of supervisory boards highlights 'proximity premiums' for former industry executives.

His recent articles address banking regulation, supervisory practices, and competition-driven labor dynamics. He has been cited in prominent media like The Telegraph and Bloomberg for his 2023 Journal of Accounting and Economics study on EU banking regulations.

Wagner’s academic supervision during his PhD included Stefano Colonnello and Michael Koetter, with whom he co-authored multiple papers. His research often involves collaboration with institutions like IWH and KPMG, reflecting his dual academic and professional roles.