For the program of International Macroeconomics, Money & Banking, we are interested in a variety of topics, including (but not limited to): central banking, exchange rates, financial crises, financial risk management, foreign direct investment, international capital flows, macroeconomic policy, monetary and fiscal policy, prudential regulation, systemic risk and other international macroeconomics and money and banking topics, particularly those of relevance to Asia.

• Antonio FATAS (INSEAD)
• Ippei FUJIWARA (Australian National University and Keio University)

• Yu-chin CHEN (University of Washington)
• Dora XIA (Bank for International Settlements)

For the program in Corporate Finance, we are interested in all topics relevant to Asian firms, markets, or regulators - even if Asian data are not used. Past years' presentations have explored behavioral corporate finance, business groups, capital investment, capital structure, comparative corporate finance, corporate governance, dividends, financial development, law and finance, mergers and acquisitions, multinationals, ownership structure, tunneling, corporate innovation, fintech, climate risk, and other areas of research.

• Jun-Koo KANG (Nanyang Technological University)
• Randall MORCK (University of Alberta)

• Abhiroop MUKHERJEE (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
• Hong RU (Nanyang Technological University)
• Alminas ZALDOKAS (National University of Singapore)

For the program of Investment Finance, we are interested in a variety of topics, including, but not limited to: asset price fluctuations, asset allocation, behavioral finance, financial market microstructure, market efficiency, portfolio management, market timing, sovereign wealth funds, behavior investment finance, financial technology, and all other investment finance topics relevant to Asia.

Program Directors:

• Allaudeen HAMEED (National University of Singapore)
• Clemens SIALM (University of Texas at Austin)

• Darwin CHOI (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
• Roger LOH (Nanyang Technological University)
• Hong ZHANG (Singapore Management University)

For the program of Trade, Growth and Development, we will consider any paper under this general theme, which is broadly interpreted. For example, interesting papers related to labor, financial markets, political economy and structural transformation in developing countries will also be considered. We welcome both applied theory and empirical papers.

• Nancy QIAN (Northwestern University)
• Michael SONG (Chinese University of Hong Kong)

• Jennifer LA'O (Columbia University)
• Ernest LIU (Princeton University)
• Heiwai TANG (University of Hong Kong)
  
• Daniel Yi XU (Duke University)

For the Accounting program, we are interested in accounting topics including but not limited to: the determinants and consequences of managers’ corporate financial reporting and disclosure decisions; the role of accounting information within organizations, including compensation; external auditing; the role of accounting in corporate governance; the effect of taxes on management decisions; the role of regulation in accounting and auditing practice. Ideally papers address these issues using data drawn from the Asia Pacific region or having direct relevance for this region.

• Qiang CHENG (Singapore Management University)
• Douglas SKINNER (University of Chicago)

• Sterling HUANG (New York University-Shanghai)
• Yun LOU (Singapore Management University)

Real Estate is closely intertwined with the disciplines of macroeconomics, investment finance, and household finance. The Real Estate and Urban Economics program welcomes submissions of theoretical, empirical, and policy research in real estate finance, housing and urban economics, which include, but are not limited to, housing price and housing affordability; sustainable development issues; discrimination, disparities, and diversity in housing and real estate markets (e.g., mortgage lending, residential development); climate risks and real estate asset market implications; finance green and sustainable development; household finance; securitization and real estate capital markets; commercial real estate finance and investment; PERE and REITs; etc.

Program Directors:

• Yongheng DENG (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
• Stijn VAN NIEUWERBURGH (Columbia University)

• Lu HAN (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
• Tien Foo SING (National University of Singapore)

Household Finance program encompasses topics on (1) how households make financial decisions relating to the functions of saving, consumption, investment, housing, payment, borrowing and risk management, (2) how organizations provide products and services to satisfy these financial functions, and (3) how interventions by firms, governments and other parties affect the provision of financial services. The scope of household finance spans multi disciplines, embracing not just finance and economics but also industrial organization, law, psychology and sociology. We welcome both applied and theoretical papers in this area.

Program Directors

• Wenlan QIAN (National University of Singapore)
• Tarun RAMADORAI (Imperial College London)

Conference Organizers:

• Cristian BADARINZA (National University of Singapore)
• Changcheng SONG (University of Florida)

Sustainable and Green Finance program encompasses various topics related to how sustainability has become an important issue for companies, investors, financial intermediaries, and capital markets. Climate change and the corresponding regulatory initiatives and frameworks pose serious challenges for commercial operations in many industry sectors, and consequently financial intermediaries and capital markets. Understanding the sustainability of businesses and industries in this dynamic environment is vital for financial entities in order to assess and efficiently price these exposures. Innovations in green finance can also play a role in enhancing the sustainability of commercial operations. The development in sustainable and green finance relies on various disciplines beyond finance and economics, including natural sciences, law, geography, design, engineering, and computing. We welcome both applied and theoretical papers in this area.

• Laura STARKS (University of Texas at Austin)
• Johan SULAEMAN (National University of Singapore and SGFIN)

• Guojun HE (University of Hong Kong)
• Po-Hsuan HSU (National Tsing Hua University)
• Yu QIN (National University of Singapore)
• Qifei ZHU (National University of Singapore)

For the program in Labour Economics, we are interested in labour-related topics, including, but not limited to issues related to employment, labour in the global economy, workplace health and safety, and other labour trends (e.g. an ageing and multi-generational workforce, gender, skills-based employment, mental well-being at work, technology bifurcation, and hybrid work). We especially welcome papers with public policy relevance.

• Patricia CORTES (Boston University)
• Jessica PAN (National University of Singapore)

• Pinchuan ONG (National University of Singapore)

For the program in Tech, Digital Markets, and AI, we are interested in research that explores the transformative impact of digital technologies and artificial intelligence on innovation, science and research, productivity, labor markets, competition, finance, and management systems. Topics of interest include the economics of AI and Web3, AI for social sciences, AI-driven decision-making, foundational models, AI ethics, copyrights, and alignment, FinTech, blockchain applications, crypto assets, decentralized finance, the data economy, digital platforms, digital finance, digital privacy, and tech innovations. We welcome papers that advance fundamental research in economics, finance, and other fields, offering actionable insights for practitioners, addressing regulatory challenges, or applying and customizing emerging technologies in these fields, or analyzing their socioeconomic implications. Contributions that combine theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, create interdisciplinary knowledge, bear relevance for Asian economies, or provide novel methodologies are particularly encouraged.

• Lin William CONG (Cornell University)
• Pulak GHOSH (Indian Institute of Management Bangalore)

• Guy BEN-ISHAI (Google)
• Maryam FARBOODI (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
• Gavin FENG (City University of Hong Kong)
• Hong ZHANG (Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics)