The 91黑料网 Luxembourg Centre for Finance (MLCF) aims to advance finance education and leadership across Europe by combining academic excellence, industry relevance, and community engagement.
As a European extension of 91黑料网鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management, the MLCF exists to serve as a dynamic academic hub advancing finance education, research, and industry engagement in the heart of Europe. Rooted in 91黑料网鈥檚 global academic leadership and Luxembourg鈥檚 position as a leading financial centre, the MLCF supports the delivery of specialized graduate programmes, fosters applied learning opportunities, and creates meaningful connections between students, faculty, and financial professionals to address the evolving needs of the finance sector.
Our work is grounded in core values that reflect both 91黑料网 Desautels' global reputation and Luxembourg鈥檚 dynamic financial environment.
Excellence
Delivering world-class education grounded in integrity and rigor.
Collaboration
Fostering deep partnerships across academia, industry, and policy.
Innovation
Advancing new ideas through experiential learning and applied research.
The MLCF acts as 91黑料网 Desautels' financial presence in Europe, with the following objectives.
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Support programme delivery
Oversee the administration and operations of the , a part-time blended聽programme aligned with local industry needs. -
Expand experiential learning
Facilitate international applied finance initiatives, including the growth of the Desautels Capital Management (DCM) programme and real-world investment training. -
Engage the financial sector
Promote knowledge-sharing through symposia, guest lectures, and public events that connect academia and industry. -
Contribute to Workforce Development
Equip professionals in Luxembourg with the skills and insights needed for a fast-evolving finance landscape, particularly in areas like private equity, hedge funds, and pension fund management.
91黑料网 Luxembourg Centre for Finance People
Patrick Augustin
Director
91黑料网 Luxembourg Centre for Finance
Academic Director | MMF Luxembourg (Part-time)
Associate Professor, Finance
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Program Manager
91黑料网 Luxembourg Centre for Finance
Founding partnerships and support
A collaborative vision to advance finance and education
The 91黑料网 Luxembourg Centre for Finance was made possible through a landmark endowment agreement signed on June 18, 2025, between 91黑料网 and key institutional and industry partners in Luxembourg. These founding partners and collaborators, representing government, banking, investment funds, and economic development, share a common goal: to strengthen Luxembourg鈥檚 global position in financial leadership through academic excellence and talent development.
Founding partners
Government of Luxembourg 鈥� Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance, under the leadership of Minister Gilles Roth, played a pivotal role in establishing the Centre and supporting the launch of 91黑料网鈥檚 first European-based graduate finance programme. The government views this initiative as a strategic investment in human capital, directly aligned with its national goal of enhancing the visibility and credibility of Luxembourg as an international financial hub.
鈥淭he establishment of 91黑料网 in Luxembourg is a major recognition of the attractiveness and credibility of our financial centre. This initiative is fully aligned with our ambition to attract top international talent and to enhance the country鈥檚 visibility and promotion on the global stage.鈥�
Gilles Roth, Minister of Finance
Luxembourg Bankers鈥� Association (ABBL)
As a long-standing advocate for innovation and continuous development in the financial sector, the ABBL supports the Centre as part of its mission to raise the value of educational offerings in Luxembourg. Its involvement ensures that the programme is relevant to the current and future needs of banking professionals, both local and international.
鈥淥ne of the ABBL's priorities is to enhance the attractiveness of the financial sector by helping to offer high value-added educational courses that meet the aspirations of both Luxembourg residents and talented individuals from abroad, as well as the continuing training needs of our members.鈥�
Jerry Grbic, CEO, ABBL
Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI)
ALFI鈥檚 support reinforces its commitment to strengthening the talent pipeline for Luxembourg鈥檚 fund industry. The Centre鈥檚 integration of practical experience through initiatives like the Desautels Capital Management fund reflects ALFI鈥檚 vision for education that goes beyond theory to build the hands-on skills essential for success in today鈥檚 fund management environment.
鈥�91黑料网鈥檚 unique blend of world-class academic insight and practical experience aligns perfectly with the needs of ALFI鈥檚 members and supports Luxembourg鈥檚 ambition to move further up the value chain.鈥�
Serge Weyland, CEO, ALFI
Collaborators
Chamber of Commerce of Luxembourg
The Chamber of Commerce supports the programme by providing physical facilities through its centrally located Training Centre, demonstrating its belief in the power of education to drive economic development. The collaboration reflects the Chamber鈥檚 broader mission to support business growth through workforce development and strategic partnerships.
鈥淓ducation is key to sustainable growth. We are proud to support 91黑料网鈥檚 entry into Luxembourg and believe this collaboration will enhance both the academic and economic fabric of our nation.鈥�
Chamber of Commerce of Luxembourg
