Actively managed funds vs. ETFs – How hybrid strategies and AI are rearranging the asset management hierarchy

Why it matters now The decision Actively managed funds vs. ETF has evolved from a pure product choice to a fundamental strategic decision for the profitability of financial institutions. While robo-advisors (RAs) have scaled this conflict through cost-effective passive solutions, we are currently experiencing a convergence: The massive rise of active ETFs combines the flexibility […]

Business succession in medium-sized companies – Digital & Location-independent

For years, I have been supporting entrepreneurs and successors with business succession in medium-sized companies, increasingly also when management is organized location-independently. I see it clearly: The next generation wants to lead differently – remotely, flexibly, internationally. This development raises new questions. What do modern lifestyles mean for the transfer of companies in family businesses? […]

Metaverse & Education: Between Vision and Reality

The Metaverse – once pure science fiction – is now the subject of concrete research, including in the field of education. It is increasingly being discussed as a tool that could reshape the way we learn. But the crucial question remains: Is it the next revolution in education, or just a fascinating vision? A recent […]