Leonard Fister

Leonard Fister is a Lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, affiliated with the Institute for Financial Services Zug (IFZ) in Rotkreuz, Switzerland. His professional trajectory bridges theoretical physics and finance, with prior roles at UBS Zurich (Director, 2020-2022) and Credit Suisse (Senior Quantitative Analyst, 2016-2020).

Education:
• CFA Charter (2021)
• Doctoral studies in Theoretical Physics, University of Heidelberg (2009-2012)
• Diploma in Physics, University of Graz (2003-2009)

Research Focus:
Fister investigates sustainable finance, real estate economics, and housing policy in Switzerland. His work emphasizes empirical analysis of affordability, regulatory impacts, and environmental sustainability, with projects like the Sustainable Lending Monitor and federal reports for the Swiss Office for Housing and Environment.

Publication Trends:
Recent works (2023-2025) cluster around Swiss real estate challenges: sustainability metrics, rent regulation effects, and demographic housing needs. Methodologies blend econometric analysis with policy evaluation, reflecting his finance-physics interdisciplinary background.

Projects & Collaborations:
Key initiatives include:

• Sustainable Lending Monitor (risk/impact of green financing)
• Regulatory Information System for Real Estate
• Flagship Innosuisse RENOWAVE
• Integration of sustainability in SME financing