Alliance of
Finance
Educators

About

The Alliance of Finance Educators (AoFE) is a network of tertiary educators dedicated to promoting excellence in finance education for the benefit of students, educators and industry practitioners.

The field of finance is continuously evolving, driven by the dynamic interplay between financial markets, regulatory frameworks, and societal expectations. In recent decades, the pace of change in finance has accelerated due to advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Fintech as well as integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into financial decision making. To empower finance academics in embracing these developments, we strive to establish a vibrant, collaborative network of passionate professionals.

The Department of Finance at the University of Melbourne is an enthusiastic supporter of the Alliance of Finance Educators (AoFE). The AoFE's mission in promoting excellence in finance education practice while providing a vibrant and engaging research-led community of practice provides an exciting opportunity for all member universities to contribute to a "rising tide" in the quality of finance education at the tertiary level.
Associate Professor Asjeet Lamba, Head of Department of Finance at The University of Melbourne

Mission

The Alliance of Finance Educators (AoFE) exists to foster collaboration, innovation, and excellence in finance education across Australia and beyond. By bringing together finance educators from diverse institutions, we aim to provide a forum to exchange best practices and resources, nurture early career educators, promote finance education research, and prepare students for successful careers in finance.

Objectives

1. Collaboration and Community Building

Create a supportive Community of Practice (CoP) for finance educators to share resources, teaching strategies, innovations, best practices.

Facilitate regular meetings, workshops, and conferences to foster collaboration and exchange of ideas.

2. Professional Development

Provide opportunities for continuous professional development through seminars, webinars, and training sessions on the latest educational innovations and technologies in finance education.

Support educators in their career growth and development by offering mentorship and networking opportunities and sharing strategies on award applications and promotion.

3. Research and Scholarship

Encourage and support research in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) in finance education

Facilitate collaboration on research projects and publications among members of the network.

4. Diversity and Inclusion

Promote diversity and inclusion within the finance education community, ensuring that all educators and students have equal access to opportunities and resources.

Address barriers to participation and support underrepresented groups in finance education.

5. Advocacy and Influence

Advocate for the importance of finance education in shaping the future of the finance industry and the broader economy.

Influence educational policies and standards to ensure the highest quality of finance education across Australia.

Great to see the collaborative spirit across the Alliance of Finance Educators to equip our graduates for meaningful impact in the workplace.
Professor Craig Deegan, Head of School
Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania

What We Do

The Alliance will host an annual symposium on finance education each June, rotating among various Australian universities. In addition, we will organise the Education Excellence Forum at the Australasian Finance and Banking Conference (AFBC) in December in Sydney.

Annual Symposium on Finance Education

The 2025 symposium will be held at University of Sydney. More details to follow.

The Australasian Finance and Banking Conference (AFBC) Education Excellence Forum

For information on the 2024 AFBC Education Excellence event, refer to this link.

Congratulations on the formation of the alliance!  What a great initiative to share best practice and uplift Finance education across Australia and to even reach others at international conferences. I look forward to seeing the outcomes and pledge support. Professor Dave Michayluk, Head of Finance Discipline Group, UTS Business School
The Department of Banking and Finance at Monash University is proud to be one of the founders of the Alliance and thanks Dr Binh Do, Dr Kym Brown and their colleagues from other institutions for this wonderful initiative in finance education. Professor Yulia Merkoulova, Head of Department, Monash University

Membership

The AoFE welcomes new members, both individuals and institutions, whether affiliated with Australian or overseas universities, to join us in our mission to support the growth of excellence in finance teaching and research. For membership as well as general queries, please contact us using the form below.