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Welcome to the Australian Centre for Financial Studies

The Australian Centre for Financial Studies (ACFS) facilitates industry-relevant and rigorous research, thought leadership and independent commentary. Drawing on expertise from academia, industry and government, the Centre promotes excellence in financial services.

The Centre specialises in leading edge finance and investment research, aiming to boost the global credentials of Australia’s finance industry, bridging the gap between research and industry, and supporting Australia as an international centre for finance practice, research and education.

To further understand what activities the Centre is involved in and how you can support its efforts, we invite you to browse through our website.

Professor Deborah Ralston
Director
Australian Centre for Financial Studies

• The Vickers Report – Implications for Australia - Financial Regulation Discussion Paper 4-2011
• Deposit Insurance: Getting the Financial Claims Scheme Settled - Financial Regulation Discussion Paper 3-2011
• Basel III Liquidity Options - Financial Regulation Discussion Paper 2-2011
• Off-Market Share Repurchases: Policies Wanted! - Financial Regulation Discussion Paper 1-2011

• Super: Implications for the Life Insurance Industry
• Disability Insurance: Issues of Importance

• KPMG-ACFS Monograph: Superannuation trends and implications published.
• Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index 2011 Report published by ACFS and Mercer
• Private Saving: the Role of Life Event Products Report released by ACFS and Abacus
• The Conversation interviews Kevin Davis: the role of credit ratings agencies
• ACFS Submission to the Natural Disaster Insurance Review Issues Paper
• ACFS supports Australian women for 12% super - an open letter to the Australian Parliament
• "Regulatory Reform Post the Global Financial Crisis: An Overview" a report prepared for Melbourne APEC Financial Centre by ACFS