Lutz Kilian and Ana Herrera are confirmed keynote speakers. Several experts from central banks (Bank of Canada, Bank of England, European Central Bank), energy firms (e.g., Statoil), investment banks (e.g., Nordea and Handelsbanken), would also give their contributions.

The conference will focus on the following issues: - financial innovation and systemic risks for securities markets; - market microstructure and trading strategies; - new financial products and households portfolio choices; - financial education and suitability of financial products for retail...