Suzanne Ziegler

Prof. Suzanne Ziegler is a Professor and Director of the Department of Banking, Finance, and Insurance at the ZHAW School of Management and Law, Zurich University of Applied Sciences. She also serves on the Executive Committee of the School. Her research focuses on systemic stability, financial crises, real estate markets, and banking regulation, particularly in the Swiss context. She holds a PhD in Banking & Finance from the University of Zurich (2014) and a Master's in Economics from the University of St. Gallen (1988). Her career includes roles as a Research Assistant at the Swiss National Bank (1989–2002) and leadership in higher education management, including certifications from Swissuniversities and ZHAW. She has authored/co-authored books on Swiss banking, wealth management, and regulatory frameworks, and frequently presents at international conferences on topics like digital banking, AI in financial advising, and inflation risks. Her work bridges academic research, policy analysis, and practical banking challenges.

Key educational milestones include a PhD thesis analyzing bank insolvency and depositor protection (2014), and leadership training programs (2008, 2012). Her publications span peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Swiss Real Estate Journal), books on financial regulation, and policy-oriented articles in outlets like Neue Zürcher Zeitung. Notable projects include regulatory impact assessments for FINMA and analyses of Chinese-Swiss corporate investments. She actively contributes to shaping Switzerland's financial sector through academic leadership and policy engagement.

Her research interests emphasize the interplay between financial systems, regulatory frameworks, and macroeconomic stability. Recent work explores digital transformation's impact on banking roles, AI-driven advising, and post-crisis regulatory effectiveness. She is a frequent speaker on topics like inflation risks and the future of currency systems, reflecting her dual focus on theoretical and applied financial challenges.