australian centre for financial studies

The Australian Centre for Financial Studies (ACFS) is a public-interest research centre of Monash Business School. It specialises in leading-edge finance and investment research. ACFS aims to boost the global credentials of Australias financial industry; bridge the gap between academia, government and industry; and support Australia as an international centre for finance practice, research and education. ACFS has developed a strong reputation as an independent voice on industry-relevant matters. It contributes to public debate on financial sector issues; conducts detailed, expert analysis; delivers unbiased contracted research; hosts conferences, seminars, boardroom briefings and roundtables; and facilitates three Research Program Committees that link senior industry and academic leaders in the fields of banking, funds management and insurance. ACFS was formerly a consortium of Monash University, RMIT University and Finsia (Financial Services Institute of Australasia). Prior to 2010, it was known as the Melbourne Centre for Financial Studies (MCFS). MCFS was launched in 2005 with seed funding from the Victorian government.