International Finance Conference 2009

International Finance Conference 2009,IIM Calcutta,December 03-05, 2009

Conference Announcement and Call for Papers

Important Dates
Initial Submission by 30th September, 2009
Final Submission by 31st October, 2009

Conference Theme

Financial markets all over the globe are going through a phase of severe crisis. The current global crisis in financial markets makes it very clear that they are out of control. Just a few years ago it would have been rare that a crisis in a sector of one country's economy, like the sub-prime crisis in the USA, would quickly harm the global economy. The globalisation of a financial system based on the short-term interests of investors jeopardizes even hitherto stable and efficient financial markets. But crisis always throws up new challenges and opportunities. The impact of financial crisis on the markets and economy depends on the level of preparedness of the markets. Preparedness is a function of maturity and efficiency of markets. We need new regulations at national and international level to make sure that problems in single sectors are spotted in good time and their adverse consequences kept under control. The capital and commodity market regulators play a major role in smoothing the impact of crisis. Financial institutions in emerging markets have also been much affected by the sub-prime crisis. The financial markets in emerging economies are now integrated with markets of other countries in terms of asset price returns, volatility and product variety. The market participants need to equip themselves with sophisticated risk management tools to absorb shocks. A proactive approach in policy making will help financial markets become more efficient and hence withstand crisis. Financial market distress has affected demand and it’s financing. Offloading debt from the balance sheet and conserving cash for operating capital will affect international sources of capital. Increasing deleveraging, domestic funding and aversion to risk could have its impact on asset pricing as well.

Research papers are invited from academicians and PhD scholars on all areas in Finance. Some of the areas are highlighted below

• Asset Pricing
• Market Volatility
• Financial Innovation
• Financial risk management
• Operational risk and regulations
• Investment management
• High frequency finance
• Financial Regulation and Corporate Governance
  

Submission Deadline

Deadline for abstracts: Abstracts, not exceeding 300 words, should reach us on or before 30 September 2009.

Deadline for Full Paper: The manuscript of the paper in pdf format should reach us on or before 31 October 2009.

Submission Guideline

The length of the manuscript should not exceed 15-20 pages, inclusive of table, figures, illustrations and references. The manuscript should be typed in double-space with letter font size of 12 point.

Review process

The manuscripts will be subjected to blind review process. The decision of the reviewer would be final and binding.

Best Paper Award

Award for top three papers will be chosen by a panel of experts. The decision of the panel will be final and binding. The awards will be announced on the last day of the conference.

Contact Address

Ashok Banerjee
Professor (Finance & Control)
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Diamond Harbor Road, P.O. Joka
Kolkata – 700104, India
Email: ashok@iimcal.ac.in
Contact: +91-33-2467-8300(-8306) Extension: 502
Mobile: +91-9831107359

Payment Details

In order to register for the conference you need to make an electronic transfer of INR Rs 3000 (Indian Participants) or USD 150 (Others). Details for electronic transfer are given below. Once the transfer is done, the bank will provide you with an Universal Tax-Payer Reference (UTR) number, which needs to be entered in the form above.

1. Indian Participants
   Account Number: 10120246705
   Account Name: Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
   IFC Code: SBIN0006210
   State Bank of India
   IIM Joka
   D.H. Road
   Kolkata, 700104
2. Overseas Participants
   Account Number: 10120246705
   Account Name: Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
   SWIFT Code: SBININBB106
   State Bank of India
   IIM Joka
   D.H. Road
   Kolkata, 700104