Events, workshops and media that put consumer Financial Health on the agenda — and the coverage it has sparked.
The Munich FinTech MeetUp Series is a recurring after-work event designed to bring together the people shaping the future of finance in Munich. The format is intentionally simple and accessible — an early-stage initiative aimed at fostering exchange within the local ecosystem. The series is hosted by the Financial Health Initiative e.V., which works to strengthen collaboration between finance, technology, and research.
On the first Tuesday of every month, Between the Towers discusses all the topics that move the finance and tech scene in Frankfurt. At the March 2026 edition, Emanuel Renkl (Financial Health Initiative e.V.) spoke about Financial Health in Germany — covering the definition, measurement framework, and why it matters strategically for banks. Key topics included financial resilience, planning, and why customers who feel supported are significantly more loyal.
FHI contribution: Emanuel Renkl spoke at the March 2026 edition on Financial Health in Germany — covering the definition, measurement framework, and the strategic implications for banks and financial institutions.
An evening bringing together banks, fintechs, investors, founders, and policymakers to explore how we can unlock women's full potential in financial wellbeing. The event featured interactive activities including a live financial health check, an expert panel discussion on financial services innovation, and networking opportunities. Key topics covered the psychology of money, life stages and financial needs, and authentic product innovation for women.
FHI at the event: Lisa Fütterer (Research Member, Financial Health Initiative) led the psychology of money discussion, highlighting how emotionally aware financial decisions drive long-term wellbeing.
At FinWell Summit 2025 (Spielfeld Digital Hub, Berlin) we explored the behavioural sciences behind better financial decisions, the breakthrough technologies driving change, and co-created solutions for the challenges ahead. From Gen Z financial anxiety to open finance infrastructure, from corporate pension gaps to AI-powered advisory — tackling the questions that matter.
FHI at FinWell 2025: Emanuel Renkl moderated a panel on Gen Z and financial literacy. Andreas led a hands-on workshop on Financial Health Scoring — bringing our measurement framework to the summit stage.
Press coverage, interviews, and appearances spotlighting our work on consumer Financial Health.
What does Financial Health actually mean — and why is it strategically relevant for banks? In this talk at Between the Towers (March 3, 2026), Emanuel Renkl (Financial Health Initiative e.V.) discusses Financial Health in Germany, its measurability, and the implications for financial institutions. Topics include the definition of Financial Health, the framework from Financial Education & Capability to actual behavior, and measurement approaches.
Neosfer covers the Financial Health Initiative's research on financial health in Germany — what it is, how it's measured, and why banks and financial institutions should care. The piece outlines the Financial Health Score framework and the strategic case for measuring customer financial wellbeing.
On the FinancePunk podcast, the Financial Health Initiative discusses the state of financial health in Germany, how it's measured, and what it takes to move the needle for households across the country. A practitioner-friendly conversation that pairs the research framework with the everyday questions consumers actually ask.
The Süddeutsche Zeitung reports on the Financial Health Initiative's Munich study — the first city-level financial health measurement in Germany, surfacing where Munich's population thrives and where it struggles. The article highlights findings on resilience, planning, and confidence with money.
The Süddeutsche Zeitung compares Munich's wealth profile against the rest of Germany, drawing on Financial Health Initiative data to show how income alone is a poor proxy for financial health. The piece argues for a richer measurement framework that tracks resilience, planning, and confidence — not just balance sheets.
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