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August 12, 2026

Professor Ning Zhu’s Paper Accepted by JFQA

Portfolio Choice with Non-Fungible Brokerage Cash, co-authored by Professor Ning Zhu and Xindi He, has been accepted for publication by the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis (JFQA), a premier international academic journal in finance.

August 11, 2026

SAIF and DBS China Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement

The agreement establishes long-term collaboration in joint curriculum development, student internships and employment, applied research programs, academic exchange, and corporate training.

August 11, 2026

SAIF Presents 2026 Annual Teaching and Research Awards

On July 8, SAIF held its 2026 Annual Teaching and Research Awards Ceremony, honoring professors and researchers who have made outstanding contributions to teaching, academic research, and think tank studies.

August 11, 2026

Professor Jun Pan Wins Best Paper Awards at CICF and CFRC

Two studies co-authored by Professor Jun Pan have won top honors at two of China's leading finance conferences: the XiYue Best Paper Award at the 2026 China International Conference in Finance (CICF) and the Asset Pricing Best Paper Award at the 2026 Chin

July 25, 2026

SAIF Scholars Take Leading Roles at 2026 WFA Annual Meeting

The 2026 Annual Meeting of the Western Finance Association (WFA) was held in Denver from June 21st to 24th, with Professor Jun Pan (Professor of Finance, SAIF Chair Professor) and Professor Hong Yan (Chair Professor of Finance, Deputy Dean of SAIF) among

July 24, 2026

Professor Jun Pan Named Editor of Management Science

Professor Jun Pan has been invited to serve as Editor of the Finance Department of Management Science, a leading international academic journal, effective July 1st, 2026. She concluded her editorship of the Review of Finance on June 30th.

July 23, 2026

Fourth NBER-SAIF Conference Tackles AI and Financial Markets

The Fourth NBER-SAIF Research Conference, jointly organized by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, convened online on June 15th–16th, 2026 (US Eastern Time

July 22, 2026

Nobel Laureate Eric Maskin Speaks on Financial Crises at SAIF

Speaking on the theme “Financial Crises: Why They Occur and What to Do about Them,” Professor Maskin offered insights on the evolution of global financial risk, banking system resilience, and modern financial governance.

July 21, 2026

2026 SAIF Commencement Honors Nearly 700 Graduates

The 2026 SAIF Commencement Ceremony took place on July 3rd at the Xuhui Campus of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), drawing more than 700 graduates and welcoming senior leaders and faculty from both institutions.

June 26, 2026

SAIF Hosts China-Indonesia Academia-Industry Collaboration Forum

On May 23, 2026, the China-Indonesia Academia-Industry Collaboration Forum was held at the Xuhui Campus of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Hosted by the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF), the event brought together representatives from the Indo