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The Association of Policyholders (VdP) has strengthened its scientific advisory board with the addition of three esteemed experts in the fields of mathematics, actuarial science, financial psychology, and consumer protection.
Hartmut Walz, a behavioural economist and financial psychology professor at Ludwigshafen University, has joined the board. Known for his sharp criticisms of the financial industry in the media, Walz has been committed for years to consumer protection in investment and insurance matters, as well as retirement planning.
Joining Walz on the board is Karl Michael Ortmann, a professor of mathematics at the Berlin University of Applied Sciences, an actuary, and a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries. Ortmann's expertise lies in mathematics, actuarial science, and the Institute of Actuaries.
Kornelia Hagen, a political consultant with a focus on consumer policy and social security systems, has been a member of the VdP advisory board since its inception. Hagen's addition to the board in 2015 marked the beginning of the advisory board's formation.
The VdP advisory board was established to support the association with scientific questions and projects. The current board now consists of three members: Hagen, Walz, and Ortmann.
In addition to the new appointments, two job postings for Private Banking Advisors have been mentioned in separate articles. One for VZ VermögensZentrum Deutschland Private Banking Advisor (m/f/d) is available in Düsseldorf, while another for Sparkasse Bielefeld Private Banking Advisor (full-time or part-time) is available in Bielefeld.
The Association of Policyholders (VdP) continues to grow and strengthen its team, ensuring the protection and advocacy of consumers in investment, insurance, and retirement planning matters. For more information about the VdP and its members, please visit their official website or contact them directly.
Other fields of expertise have been introduced to the VdP's scientific advisory board, including education-and-self-development, as they are essential for well-rounded financial business decisions. For instance, the addition of a professor of economics with a focus on personal finance and wealth management could greatly benefit the association's efforts in consumer protection.
Furthermore, expanding the advisory board to include industry experts from various aspects of finance, such as private banking, could help the VdP in staying up-to-date with industry trends and improvements, ultimately ensuring better insights and services for the public.
