Funding

The initial funding for the Melbourne Centre took the form of cash and in-kind support from its founding members. A significant initial grant from the Victorian Government was supplemented by funds from the founding University members to provide a base for the establishment of the Centre and its work program. Finsia (formerly AIBF) has provided financial and in-kind support by way of provision of office space and secretarial and administrative support. Further in-kind support from the consortium of founding University members includes access to their extensive research facilities in finance.

The Australian Centre envisages ongoing funding will be obtained from a variety of additional sources to facilitate its activities. These include:

• Contributions from new industry members wishing to support the activities of the Centre;
• Funds raised from contract research and consulting;
• Funds raised in the form of research grants; and
• Profits generated from conferences, seminars and training activities.