This collaboration brings together Rabobank’s expertise in risk management and AC3R’s academic interdisciplinary strengths.

The initiative will be led by:

• Prof. dr. Roger A. Laeven (University of Amsterdam)
• Prof. dr. Michel Mandjes (University of Amsterdam & Leiden University)
• Prof. dr. ir. Erik Winands (University of Amsterdam & Rabobank)

Through this partnership, AC3R and Rabobank aim to drive innovative, world-class research and practical insights that strengthen the resilience of the financial system. At the same time, their collaboration fosters close links between academic research and risk management practice.

About AC3R

The Amsterdam Center of Excellence in Risk, Resilience and Regulation is an interdisciplinary collaboration between the Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE), the Amsterdam Business School (ABS), the Amsterdam Law School (ALS) and prominent societal partners. AC3R consolidates and significantly elevates existing collaborations between scholars from the three schools and strengthens active collaboration with external parties. AC3R was formally established on January 1, 2025.

Global crises in the 21st century – whether financial-economic, environmental, technological or epidemiological – call for a convergence and integration of approaches and methodologies to develop a better understanding of and response to the modern threats to society.

AC3R conducts innovative, independent world-class research on three interrelated themes: (i) twenty-first century risks; (ii) socio-economic and financial resilience; and (iii) economic and financial regulation. In collaboration with its leading partners, it spurs groundbreaking research and practical insights that enhance financial resilience, and fosters close ties between academic research and risk and resilience practice. All AC3R’s research findings will be made publicly available, ensuring broad access to insights that strengthen societal resilience.