Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt
“A community of student investors, analysts and case competitors — building the foundations of a career in finance.”
By the Numbers
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Active Members
Students engaged in research, trading, case competitions and events throughout the year.
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Partner Universities
Cross-border collaborations with finance clubs in Austria, Hungary, Slovenia and Croatia.
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Departments
Equity Research, Quantitative Finance, Portfolio Management, Business Case Study, plus the General Club programme.
To create a community of financially literate students equipped with the skills and knowledge to make sound investment decisions and navigate the financial world with confidence.
We combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience through workshops, guest lectures from industry professionals, case studies and simulated trading competitions.
To be the leading student-run finance club at AAU, recognised for developing future finance professionals and fostering a culture of continuous financial learning.
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The flagship of the club: a cross-border equity research competition modelled on the CFA Research Challenge. Teams of up to 5 students complete full-scale company valuations, M&A or IPO cases on real listed companies, then present to a jury of industry professionals.
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Hands-on exploration of quantitative methods using real market data. Members build systematic strategies, study portfolio theory, and bridge mathematical finance from coursework to practical application — with industry partners co-developing tools and workshops.
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We take part in the BVH Portfolio Challenge and run regular sessions to discuss live investment ideas, allocation decisions and risk. The department gives members a structured space to develop a personal investment philosophy and put it into practice.
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Structured problem-solving through the case method. The department prepares teams for the WU Business Case Challenge and the CBS Case Competition while building the analytical and presentation skills sought by consulting firms and banks.
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Monthly meetings open to all members, featuring guest speakers from partner banks and companies, department updates, and a presentation on a current financial topic. The main networking platform of the club.
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Teams of up to 5 students currently competing in our cross-border Equity Research Competition — 45 active participants in total.
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Active collaboration with finance clubs at the University of Zagreb, the School of Economics in Ljubljana, the Akademischer Börsenverein Innsbruck, and the Budapest Investment Club.
CFA
Our flagship competition is built on the globally recognised CFA Research Challenge framework, judged by industry professionals.
A cross-border valuation challenge built on the CFA Research Challenge framework. Teams of up to five students complete a full company valuation, M&A deal or IPO case on a real listed company, then present to a jury of industry professionals. The annual final takes place on 15 June.
Austrian teams
Porr AG
Hungarian teams
MOL Nyrt
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Competing Teams
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Partner Universities
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FIC AAU is part of a growing alliance of finance clubs across Central Europe — sharing case studies, jury seats and competitions with peers from four universities and the wider BVH network.
Croatia
Equity Research partner
Slovenia
Equity Research partner
Hungary
Equity Research partner
Austria
BVH affiliate
BVH Network Membership
FIC AAU is joining the Bundesverband der Börsenvereine an deutschen Hochschulen (BVH) — the umbrella organisation of student investment clubs across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Through this membership our partners gain visibility, recruitment access and brand reach far beyond a single university.
CFS programme: Börsenführerschein, How to Pitch, Portfolio Challenge, Stock Pitch Competition and Marktindikator certifications.
Free subscriptions for members to 10+ publications via BVH+ — Financial Times, Handelsblatt, WirtschaftsWoche and more.
Board training in finance, marketing, HR, events and IT — building the next generation of club leadership.
RegioCalls, in-person Strategy Events twice a year, and the flagship November Conference of the BVH community.
Financially supported regional meetups for best-practice exchange and cross-club collaboration.
Access to BVH-organised competitions, founding reimbursements and a full starter kit with templates.
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Member clubs
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Countries (DE · AT · CH)
Become a Member
Join FIC AAU and gain access to our study platform, exclusive workshops, networking opportunities and the chance to compete in international finance competitions.
President
Leads the club's strategic vision, oversees all operations, and drives the team toward excellence in finance and investment education.
President
Leads the club's strategic vision, oversees all operations, and drives the team toward excellence in finance and investment education.
Vice President
Supports the presidents in executing the club's strategic agenda and contributes to the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
Advisory Board / Head of CERC
Advises the board on strategic direction and leads CERC, the club's central research and competition initiative.
Head of Innovation & Digital Development
Drives digital transformation and innovative solutions to elevate the club's presence and capabilities.
Head of Business Case Department
Leads the business case study program and prepares teams for international case competitions.
Head of Marketing
Oversees brand strategy, social media communications, and public relations for the club.
President · Maximilian Weissmaxweiss@edu.aau.at
President · Balázs Hollb1holl@edu.aau.at
Vice President · Mark Horvathmarhorvath@edu.aau.at
Advisory Board / Head of CERC · Balázs Gréczybalazsgr@edu.aau.at
Direct Lines
Advisory Board / Head of CERC+43 660 7964422
Vice President+43 660 5356903
