2007 The China International Conference in Finance (CICF)

ORGANIZERS: 

China Center for Financial Research (CCFR), Tsinghua University
Sloan School of Management, MIT 

CO-ORGANIZERS: 

Southwest University of Finance and Economics 
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

The 5th China International Conference in Finance provides an open platform to bring together scholars worldwide to present research and to stimulate discussions on new developments in finance. It will be held in Chengdu, a famous Chinese historical and cultural city endowed with unique natural conditions and beautiful environment. Among its renowned scenic spots and historical sites are Emei Mountain, Wolong Nature Reserve, Jiuzhaigou Valley and Dujiangyan Irrigation System. The natural habitat of giant pandas, Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center, supports the world's only giant panda breeding and research base. Chengdu is also the capital of the Sichuan cuisine and a gateway to Tibet (the hub to Lasa City, Tibet's capital).

TOPICS: 

Papers in all areas of finance are welcome. The conference follows the format of major international conferences, with the addition of special sessions on issues relevant to the financial development in China and other Asian and Pacific countries. 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: 

Andrew W. Lo
Sloan School of Management, MIT  

BEST PAPER AWARDS: 

The Trust Company of the West Best Paper Award of US$5,000
Yihong Xia Best Paper Award of US$1,000
The conference sponsors three best paper awards of US$1,000 each

PAPER SUBMISSIONS: 

Authors are invited to submit completed papers. Papers will be elected by the Program Committee consisting of a panel of international scholars. The submitting authors will be notified of the Program Committee's decision by March 15, 2007.

Paper submission deadline: January 15, 2007

CONFERENCE WEBSITE: 

http://www.ccfr.org.cn/cicf2007/  

PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS: 

Charles Cao
Pennsylvania State University
Email: qxc2@psu.edu 

Guofu Zhou
Washington University in St. Louis
Email: zhou@olin.wustl.edu

CONFERENCE SECRETARY GENERAL:

Li Liao
China Center for Financial Research, Tsinghua University
Email: liaol@em.tsinghua.edu.cn 

CONTACT: 

Eileen Rong
China Center for Financial Research, Tsinghua University
Email: cicf@em.tsinghua.edu.cn or cicf@vip.163.com 
Tel: 86-10-62795748

Fax: 86-10-62773180