Call for Papers (pdf version)

The International Finance Society invites submissions for its 2026 annual meeting at the Study Center Gerzensee (Foundation of the Swiss National Bank).

The conference brings together researchers working on all areas of international finance and aims to foster high-quality discussion in an intimate setting. We particularly welcome early-stage or new research that has not yet been widely presented.

Submissions from junior scholars are strongly encouraged. The format supports in-depth feedback, open discussion, and meaningful interaction among participants. 

FX Lectures

As part of the International Finance Society’s mission, we are running an FX Lecture Series delivered by Prof. Nick Roussanov, from 15 to 17 June 2026. The series will be held at the University of Basel and is sponsored by the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI). While the program is designed for PhD students, all interested participants are welcome. Due to limited capacity, participation will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel from Gerzensee to Basel, as well as accommodation in Basel.  To join, please register by completing the Google form linked here: Registration Form

Submission Guidelines

We invite papers in all areas of international finance. Submissions should be in PDF format and sent by email.

• Submission Deadline: March 1, 2026

• Submission by email: submit@internationalfinancesociety.com

• Notification of Acceptance: End of March 2026

• Submission Fee: Free

• Eligibility: One submission per presenting author (co-authorship on other submissions is allowed)

Submission for Young Scholar Poster Session

A dedicated poster session is available for early-career researchers, including PhD students at all stages and recent graduates. Submissions may include draft papers or proposals with preliminary results. The same submission guidelines as above apply, except that submissions should be sent to  submitphd@internationalfinancesociety.com

Conference Format & Logistics

The academic program runs from Wednesday morning (June 10) to Thursday afternoon (June 11). Participants are expected to arrive Tuesday, June 9, and depart Friday, June 12. The Study Center Gerzensee will cover accommodation and meals for participants. The conference is supported by the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI). 

Organising Committee

Pasquale Della Corte, Imperial College London

Thomas A. Maurer, University of Hong Kong

Angelo Ranaldo, University of Basel and the Swiss Finance Institute

Paul Whelan, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Scientific Committee

Saleem Bahaj, University College London

Nina Boyarchenko, NY Fed

Gino Cenedese, Fulcrum Asset Management

Ethan Chiang, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Riccardo Colacito, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Max Croce, Bocconi University

Wenxin Du, Harvard University

Xiang Fang, University of Hong Kong

Alexandre Jeanneret, University of New South Wales

Zhengyang Jiang, Northwestern University

Lukas Kremens, University of Washington

Yang Liu, University of Hong Kong

Philippe Mueller, University of Warwick

Julien Penasse, University of Luxembourg

Robert Richmond, New York University

Steven Riddiough, University of Toronto

Lucio Sarno, University of Cambridge

Maik Schmeling, Goethe University

Andreas Schrimpf, Bank of International Settlements

Fabricius Somogyi, Northeastern University

Vania Stavrakeva, London Business School

Karamfil Todorov, Bank of International Settlements

Giorgio Valente, Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research

Andrea Vedolin, Boston University

Adrien Verdelhan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Amy Wang-Huber, University of Pennsylvania

Michael Weber, Purdue University

Shaojun Zhang, University of British Columbia