Melbourne Money & Finance Conference
5-6 February, 2024
The Melbourne Money and Finance (MMF) Conference has been a longstanding “prac‐ac” conference series initiated at the University of Melbourne, and organised from 2006‐2019 by the Australian Centre for Financial Studies.
In 2024, the 26th Conference will be organised by the Department of Finance at the University of Melbourne. First held in 1987, it has provided a forum for Australia’s financial experts to discuss key issues facing the financial services industry.
Through the open exchange of views and opinions from delegates of various backgrounds, MMFC has been successful in identifying key developments in the Australian and global financial services sector relevant for public policy, academic research, and industry practices.
Twelve papers (limited in size to around 3,000 words) are selected for presentation and distributed to attendees to read prior to the conference. 45 minutes is allocated to each paper, with the presenter limited to 15 minutes, a discussant limited to 5 minutes and the remainder of the time (25 minutes) available for discussion and commentary by attendees.
Papers presented at past conferences have been published in books and academic journals individually or together as a special conference edition.
The conference has a strong policy focus, aiming for papers drawing on empirical work, industry knowledge, and theoretical insights which are relevant for influencing policy and understanding current and likely future developments. Authors are expected to provide papers which are written in such a way as to be accessible and of interest to practitioners, regulators and academics.
The success of this conference series has also been attributable to the calibre of delegates attending and the quality of discussion under Chatham House rules. The conference is by invitation only, and limited to between 70‐80 individuals (one third from academia, one third from industry, one third from regulatory bodies). It provides an excellent forum for building relationships between academics, practitioners and regulators with common interests.
The theme of the conference is selected annually and is aligned with current issues affecting the financial services industry. In 2024, the theme will be based around “Housing Finance and Housing Markets” with an emphasis on finance issues. It is planned that there will be an interesting mix of papers from academia, industry and regulatory agencies.
This key “prac‐ac” conference is sponsored by the RBA and APRA who have been long term sponsors of the event. Their kind support helps keep conference registration fees low and enables fee waivers and some travel support to be given to academic attendees.
26th Melbourne Money and Finace Conference 2024 - "Housing Finance and Housing Markets"
Day 1 - MONDAY 5th February 2024 |
MMF2024 PAPERS AND SLIDES AVAILABLE |
Time | Session |
2.45 - 3.30pm | D1P2 - Anthony Coleman and Niruba Thavabalan (ARPA) - Demystifying credit risk capital requirements for housing loans Paper Presentation |
4.00 - 4.45pm | D1P3 - Nick Garvin (e61) - Stepped on by stamp duty Paper Presentation |
4.45 - 5.30pm | D1P4 - Assoc Prof Kristle Cortes (UNSW) - How perception affects house prices: evidence from failed auctions Revised Paper Presentation |
Day 2 - TUESDAY 6th February 2024 |
MMF2024 PAPERS AND SLIDES AVAILABLE |
Time | Session |
9.15 - 10.00am | D2P2 - Assoc Prof Katja Hanewald and Prof Hazel Bateman (UNSW) - Home equity release in retirement: The role of behavioural factors, aged care and bequests Paper Presentation |
11.15 - 12.00pm | D2P4 - Tim Buskens (HOPE Housing) - Shared equity - Evolution in home financing Contact author - tbuskens@hopehousing.com.au |
1.00 - 1.45pm | D2P5 - Matthew Lloyd Cape (Per Capita) - Choose your parents wisely: The rise of the role and risks of the "bank of mum and dad" Paper Presentation |
1.45 - 2.30pm | D2P6 - Antonia Settle and Dr Maxim Ananyev (Melbourne Institute) - Household insurance and financial Paper Presentation |
3.4 - 4.30pm | D2P8 - Benjamin Ung, (RBA) - Cash rate pass-through to outstanding mortgage rates Paper - Revised version on RBA web in April Bulletin | RBA Presentation |
Please be advised that seats are strictly limited and by invitation only
Registration Options
Conference ONLY
Monday & Tuesday incl Dinner Monday night excl Accommodation
$770 per person
Please advise of any dietary requirements at time of registration
Registration now closed.
Presenters and Sponsors
NOTE: Sponsors - limited to 3 seats
Conference is free of charge (unless company dictates otherwise), accommodation incurs an additional fee
Academics
Conference is free of charge, accommodation incurs an additional fee
(some financial support may be available for travel and accommodation).
Accommodation
Accommodation now fully booked.
Program
Kevin Davis AM
kevin.davis@unimelb.edu.au
Conference / Event Manager
Frieda Kukulka
frieda.kukulka@unimelb.edu.au
0403 483 869