Dr. Samuel Alexander

Professor

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Biography

Kern Alexander is the Chair of International Banking and Financial Law at the University of Zurich. He focuses on the intersection of finance, law, and sustainability, contributing to interdisciplinary research in these areas. He leads several initiatives including the Competence Center for Sustainability: Finance, Law, Science and Humanities at UZH, aiming to disseminate academic knowledge on environmental and social sustainability. Professor Alexander is actively involved in the discourse on financial regulation and its implications on global financial systems, specifically related to sustainable finance and the digital transition in financial services. His expertise is recognized internationally, as evidenced by keynotes at numerous conferences focusing on sustainable finance, including recent discussions on regulatory challenges in the context of climate change. He has published extensively on financial technology law and is a co-editor of significant publications in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair of International Banking and Financial Law

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Leading research and teaching in international banking law, focusing on the interplay between finance and sustainability.

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law