Nadine Berchtold

Nadine Berchtold serves as a Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Financial Services Zug (IFZ), part of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Business School. Based at the Campus Zug-Rotkreuz, she conducts research on sustainable finance with a specific focus on SME financing and sustainable lending practices in the Swiss financial sector.

Her educational background includes:

• Doctorate in Sustainable SME Finance (in progress, 2021-present) at University of Neuchâtel
• CAS Sustainable Finance (2020-2021) at University of Zurich
• MSc in Banking & Finance (2017-2019) at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
• BSc in Business Administration (Finance & Banking) (2014-2017) at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Dr. Berchtold's research centers on sustainable finance mechanisms, particularly how environmental, social, and governance factors influence lending decisions and investment strategies. Her work examines the integration of sustainability criteria into traditional financial products and services, with special attention to small and medium enterprises. She investigates ESG preference assessment methods used by Swiss banks and analyzes marketplace lending developments in the Swiss context.

Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent contributions to understanding sustainable investment trends, with particular emphasis on how Swiss financial institutions implement ESG criteria. Her research spans marketplace lending dynamics, sustainable investment product development, climate risk management frameworks, and the evolving relationship between sustainability considerations and traditional banking practices.

As lead researcher on multiple significant projects, she directs the Sustainable Lending Monitor, Marketplace Lending Report series, and studies on ESG preference assessment in Swiss banking. Her research often involves collaboration with industry partners including SIX, VSV, and various Swiss financial institutions, ensuring practical relevance to the Swiss financial services landscape.