From April 13 to 17, 2026, students from the Master’s program in Innovative Finance visited the U.S. East Coast. During the trip, they gained deeper insights into the financial center of New York and, in Washington, D.C., learned about the U.S. political system, current transatlantic tensions, and potential solutions.

The aim was, on the one hand, to gain insights into the American capital and investment market, to stay informed about current developments in the financial sector, and to explore innovative business approaches through direct exchange with industry experts. On the other hand, visits to institutions such as the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, in-depth discussions with high-ranking lobbyists, representatives of the International Monetary Fund, and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, as well as a visit to the Capitol and other activities, provided deep insights into the global center of power in Washington, D.C. During a visit to the renowned George Washington University, the students learned more about the Elliott School of International Affairs and also got to know one of its master’s students.

The diverse and intensive program in New York also took the group to leading companies and institutions such as LGT Capital Partners, Goldman Sachs, EY, BlackRock, Lazard, Schroders, and Brown Brothers Harriman. There, the students gained valuable insights into topics such as digital financial solutions, sustainable investing, family office strategies, current trends in asset management, and the work of macroeconomic analysts and their perspectives on global financial markets.

In addition to a packed schedule, there was also time for networking and intercultural experiences—fully in line with the practice-oriented learning approach of this master’s program. The trip concluded with a reception at the Embassy of Liechtenstein, hosted by His Excellency Ambassador Georg Sparber, who provided insights into the significant economic ties between the two countries and answered questions about the work of the diplomatic mission. The participants ultimately returned with new perspectives, valuable contacts, and a broadened view of the possibilities of innovative financial solutions in a global context.