Centre for Finance 2018-2020
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Göteborgs universitet - Handelshögskolan vid Göteborgs universitet |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 12 000 000 |
| Project duration | January 2018 - December 2020 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
CFF’s vision is to be a leading Nordic research center in the field of finance. Consistent publications in leading academic outlets, strong recruitments, organization of conferences and seminars attracting top level academics, a vibrant exchange with financial actors (including many of Europe’s largest banks and insurance firms, the AP-funds, regulatory authorities, and savings banks), and reception of extensive research funding are some of the many examples of the results of our efforts.
Expected results and effects
To attain its vision CFF´s mission is to contribute to a sustainable financial system through excellent research on financial intermediation, an open and creative interdisciplinary research environment and close interactions with practitioners, education, and society at large. The center´s research and activities should make footprints on the international research front and contribute to financial market participants´ and policy makers’ understanding of where research stands on relevant issues.
Planned approach and implementation
The key ingredient in the positive development is the priority given to international recruitment of world-leading expertise with strong net-works. Without this, publications in top journals, active seminar series and topical conferences with speakers from academia and practice would not have been feasible. Increased collaborations between affiliated researchers and with the surrounding society have also contributed to the positive development.