Welcome to the Geneva Finance Research Institute (GFRI).
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GFRI research is multidisciplinary and encourages synergies between the Faculties of Economics and Social Sciences, Law, Psychology and Science of Education. GFRI collaborates in particular with the Center for Banking and Financial Law and the National Center for Research in Affective Sciences, both located at the University of Geneva.
GFRI also engages in knowledge transfer activities such as conferences, seminars and public debates on finance topics related to Portfolio Management and Corporate Governance. ____________________________________________________ Latest News:
Upcoming conference: THE FUTURE OF SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT
Further details about the conference available here *** Prof. Olivier Scaillet was appointed Associate Editor of Management Science from January 2012. ***
Interview on German TV by Prof. Harald Hau: *** Interview on German TV by Prof. Harald Hau: *** Greece lightning strikes G20 tv Debate with Prof. Harald Hau part 1 Greece lightning strikes G20 tv Debate with Prof. Harald Hau part 2 *** Prof. Olivier Scaillet has been appointed member of the editorial board of Journal of Banking and Finance, as an Associate Editor. TV show:Recapitalizing Europe Ruling conservatives in France and Germany promise more leadership out of Brussels to put the burden on banks instead of taxpayers but when he looks at the last Eurozone rescue fund deal, Prof Harald Hau believes that Slovakian scepticism is well-founded. *** TV show : Who can save Europe?
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard of the Daily Telegraph warns to expect the privatization of Europe’s banks. Not all agree but the University of Geneva’s Harald Hau does accuse private lenders of hiding their failings by
holding the politicians hostage with “a huge disinformation campaign” on bailouts.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110922-debate-Who-can-save-Europe-Governments-and-banks-look-for-help *** Prof. Rajna Gibson Brandon and Dr. Miret Padovani received the CFA Toronto Award for The Best Paper on Capital Markets presented at the Northern Finance Association's Conference in 2011 for their paper titled: *** Prof. Martin Hoesli has just published the second edition of his book on real estate investments (Investissement immobilier - Décision et gestion du risque, Editions Economica, Paris, 2011). The book covers the various ways of investing in real estate, real estate appraisal, the return and risk of real estate investments and portfolio construction issues. It is updated to include the consequences of the 2007-2008 financial crisis
Dr. Philipp Krueger was awarded the Larry Lang CorporateFinance Best Paper Award at this year’s annual meetings of the European Financial Management Association for his paper “The WACC Fallacy: The Real Effects of Using a Unique Discount Rate”, co-authored with Augustin Landier (Toulouse Schoolof Economics) and David Thesmar (HEC Paris and CEPR). Each year, The Larry Lang Corporate Finance Best Paper Award will recognize an outstanding conference paper which has the most potential to advance the understanding of corporate finance. *** Prof. Tony Berrada was awarded the Honorable Mention
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GFRI is delighted to announce its Finance Seminar Series supported by Geneva Financial Center:
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Jan 12, 2012 |
Prof.Nicolas Coeurdacier, Sciences Po, 12.15-13.45, Room PS02 |
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Feb 22, 2012 |
Prof. Enrique Sentana, CEMFI, 12-15-13.45, room 3383 (Mail) |
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Mar 1, 2012 |
Dr. David Marques, European Central Bank, 12.15-13.45, room PS02 |
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Mar 8, 2012 |
Prof. Michael Wolf, University of Zurich,12.15-13.45, room PS02 |
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Mar 29, 2012 |
Prof. Christopher Polk, LSE, 12-15-13.45, room PS02 |
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Apr 5, 2012 |
Dr. Philipp Krueger, GFRI, 12.15-13.45, room PS02 |
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Apr 12, 2012 |
Prof. Daniel Paravisini, Columbia, 12.15-13.45, room PS02 |
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Apr 19, 2012 |
Prof. Alexandre Jeanneret, HEC Montreal, 12.15-13.45, room PS02 |
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May 3, 2012 |
Prof. Bryan Kelly, Chicago, 12-15-13.45, room PS02 |
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May 10, 2012 |
Prof. Turan.Bali, Baruch College, 12.15-13.45, room PS02 |
