The program committee of the Financial Research Association seeks new finance papers of general interest to the profession.

Focus: Variable Annuities, Stochastic Volatility, Portfolio Optimization, Transaction Costs, Energy and Emissions Trading and other areas of Quantitative Finance.

Papers from all areas of behavioral finance/economics will be considered. Researchers from other related disciplines are encouraged to submit a paper. We also encourage submissions from junior researchers and doctoral students.

TOPIC AREAS: 1 Asset Pricing 2 Banking / Financial Institutions 3 Financial Accounting 4 Financial Statement Analysis 5 Equity Valuations 6 Earnings Quality 7 Financial Economics 8 Financial and Economic Integration 9 Capital Markets 10 Corporate Finance 11 Corporate Governance 12 Derivative...

The second annual conference of AAHANZBS will provide an opportunity for researchers to present papers across the wide range of interests covered by the Association. We are interested in focussing on three themes: - The role of historical research in developing theoretical perspectives in...

As part of the annual Australasian Finance and Banking Conference, UNSW will host a forum for advanced Finance Doctoral Students who are currently working on their dissertation. The one day forum will offer 10 accepted students the unique opportunity to present their dissertation proposals and...

The workshop is intended to bring together academics and practitioners to discuss economic developments in east Asia, with a particular emphasis on China. Topics: - International trade and capital flows - Economic development and related policies - Issues related to monetary and fiscal...

Theoretical, empirical, literature reviews, management education issues, and case studies are invited. Topics: • Philosophy and Spirituality in Management • Managing for Uncertainty • Leadership and Governance • Critical Management Studies • Entrepreneurship, Small Business and Family...

Highlights of the Twenty-Third Annual Institute include a discussion by the Competent Authority from the United States with several leading private practitioners. The program also will address key practical issues faced by tax practitioners, corporate tax executives, and the Internal Revenue...

The following symposia are being organised for the SHE Conference, in addition to the general sessions. Symposia: - Development and The Changing Balance of International Power - The Heightened Economic Insecurity and Social Consequences of the Current Crisis - Economic Policy for the...