As an interface between academics and professionals in the banking and financial services industry, the conference format involves addresses from keynote speakers and senior finance industry practitioners each morning and concurrent sessions of peer reviewed research papers each afternoon.

The Conference is held in Melbourne, the capital of the state of Victoria. Renowned for its sense of style and elegance, Melbourne boasts glamorous festivals and events, Australia's best shopping, a lively passion for eating and drinking, and a flourishing interest in the arts. For more information about Melbourne and Victoria visit www.visitvictoria.com.au.

The Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia) is the major finance industry professional association for Australia and New Zealand with over 17,500 members worldwide. The Melbourne Centre for Financial Studies is a research centre formed by a consortium of Melbourne, Monash and RMIT Universities in association with Finsia and Victorian Government and industry support.

14th Finsia-MCFS Banking and Finance Conference

Reassessing the Role of Financial Services

Date: 28 + 29 September 2009

Conference Location & Venue: The University of Melbourne, Economics and Commerce Building (adjacent to Baillieu Library), Parkville, Melbourne, Australia (click to download map)

Melways map reference 75A C5

Connection to the central business, shopping and entertainment district is via tram cars which run along Swanston Street (numbers 1, 8) and Elizabeth Street (number 19).

The Conference dinner will be held at RACV Club, Level 17, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne

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Accommodation

Interstate and international delegates are requested to make their own bookings directly with local hotels. The following websites provide accommodation information: www.hotel.com.au and www.wotif.com.au.

For more information about Melbourne visit www.visitvictoria.com.au.

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First deadline for academic submissions: Monday 11 May 2009

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Previous Conferences:

13th Finsia-Melbourne Centre For Financial Studies Banking and Finance Conference

Risks, governance and regulation in a transforming financial world

Date: 29 + 30 September 2008
Venue: The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Melbourne, Australia

Including an Executive Conference Dinner on 29 September at the RACV Club, Melbourne

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12th Finsia-Melbourne Centre For Financial Studies Banking and Finance Conference

Developments in Financial Services: Theory meets Practice

Date: 24 + 25 September 2007
Venue: RMIT University, 239 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia

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11th Finsia-Melbourne Centre for Financial Studies Banking and Finance Conference

Banking and Securities Markets: Convergence, Innovation and Regulation

Date: 25 + 26 September 2006
Venue: RMIT University, 239 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia

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:: View program, papers and presentations from Tuesday 26 September 2006

10th AIBF Banking & Finance Conference

Date: 29 + 30 September 2005