Yvan Lengwiler

Yvan Lengwiler is a full Professor of Economics specializing in Financial Markets at the University of Basel's Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. He has held this position since 2005 and served as Dean of the Faculty from 2013 to 2016. His professional affiliations include being Vice President of the Investment Committee of the Basel-Stadt Pension Fund, a member of the Investment Committee of the Manor & Jumbo Pension Fund, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Max Geldner Foundation. From 2012 to 2019, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).

Professor Lengwiler's research focuses on financial market regulation, monetary policy, and central banking. His work often addresses Swiss financial markets specifically, with numerous publications analyzing the Swiss National Bank's policies, financial stability issues, and banking regulation. He has published extensively in both academic journals and policy-oriented outlets like the SNB Observatory. His research demonstrates a consistent engagement with current financial issues, particularly those affecting Switzerland's unique financial landscape.

Recent publications indicate a strong focus on the Swiss National Bank's policy decisions, the Credit Suisse crisis, collateral frameworks, and monetary policy challenges. His work often appears in collaboration with other prominent economists like Stefan Gerlach and Charles Wyplosz, suggesting active participation in policy discussions within Switzerland's economic community. Lengwiler's research shows particular expertise in central banking transparency, exchange rate policy, and financial market regulation.

Professor Lengwiler has been involved in multiple research projects including studies on CoCo Bonds post-Credit Suisse, policy and governance of the SNB, banking regulation, term structure of interest rates, and monetary policy. His work bridges academic research and practical policy applications, as evidenced by his numerous contributions to policy discussions and his service on various financial oversight bodies.