Financial Markets and Sustainability Group

The Financial Markets and Sustainability Group (FMSG) aims to engage in both industry and academic relevant discussion through our quality research outputs, finance colloquiums and industry connections.

The objective of the group is to highlight the role of financial markets and investments for sustainability in business practice and identify better governance structures for firms that will add value to the decision-making process.

Key research areas

Sustainable finance

We analyse the impact of environment, social or governance (ESG) criteria in financial services.

Measurement and evaluation of investments

We apply different lens to evaluate investment.

Governance and enterprise risk

We explore areas such as corporate board independence and diversity.

Behavioural finance

We study the role of behavioural biases and sentiment in financial decision making process.

Financial market innovation and wellbeing

We analyse trends in the domestic and international movement of capital as well as the impediments of tax and regulation and stability of banking systems.

Key research project

People

Learn more about the FMSG team members.

Publications

Learn more about publications written by FMSG team members.

Research partnerships

Contact

Get in touch

For more information on the Financial Markets and Sustainability Group, please contact Dr Xiaolu Hu.

Email: xiaolu.hu@rmit.edu.au

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Address: Building 80, 445 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Location: Melbourne City campus
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00

Postal address

School of Economics, Finance and Marketing
GPO Box 2476
Melbourne 3001, Victoria, Australia

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torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.