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Fabian Wagner

Macro Prud Policy&Financial Stability

Division

Market-Based Finance

Current Position

Financial Stability Analyst

Fields of interest

Financial Economics,Other Special Topics

Email

Fabian.Wagner@ecb.europa.eu

Education
2022-2024

M.Sc. Business Administration/Finance, Ludwig Maximilians Universität, Munich, Germany

2019-2022

B.Sc. Business Administration/Finance, Ludwig Maximilians Universität, Munich, Germany

Professional experience
2026-

European Central Bank | Financial Stability Analyst DG-MF - Market based Finance (Jan. 2026 - present)

2025-2025

European Central Bank | Traineeship DG-MF - Market based Finance (12 months)

2022-2023

Ludwig Maximilians Universität - Institute of Electronic Commerce and Digital Markets | Student Research Assistant (part-time - 6 months)

2022-2022

Deloitte GmbH | Internship - M&A Deal Advisory (Operational Transaction Service) (2 months)

2021-2021

KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft | Internship - Finance Treasury Management (2 months)

2020-2020

WTS Group AG - Tax Consulting | Internship - Transfer Pricing & Financial Advisory (2 months)

26 November 2025
FINANCIAL STABILITY REVIEW - BOX
Financial Stability Review Issue 2, 2025
Details
Abstract
This box examines the stabilising role of household investors for investment funds during market stress, with a focus on the April 2025 market turmoil. Households’ long-term investment strategies make them less sensitive to market volatility, which can enhance fund resilience. An analysis of the April 2025 market turmoil and other past market downturns reveals that funds held by households experienced smaller outflows than those dominated by institutional or foreign investors. Following the April 2025 market sell-off, households also reinvested more quickly, further stabilising fund liquidity.
JEL Code
D14, G11, G23, G40, G50 : Microeconomics→Household Behavior and Family Economics→Household Saving; Personal Finance