MSMF Institute.

The MSMF Institute combines student innovation with academic rigor, offering fresh financial insights that bridge theory and real-world application.

Unlike conventional industry research, we foster creative collaboration across disciplines, empowering students to tackle real financial challenges while generating impactful, adaptable solutions for today’s evolving global economy.

Why Institute?

The MSMF Institute stands apart from conventional industry research by combining the fresh perspectives of university students with rigorous academic analysis and real-world financial insights. Unlike traditional research bodies, we operate within an academic environment that fosters innovation, creative problem-solving, and collaboration across disciplines.

Our unique approach blends theoretical knowledge with cutting-edge financial tools, enabling us to generate actionable insights that address both academic curiosity and practical financial challenges. This dynamic intersection of education and real-world application empowers students to be thought leaders while contributing to a deeper understanding of financial markets, making our research not only impactful but also highly adaptable to the evolving global economy.

This is all done with our “North Star” being the Monash University Strategic Plan 2030

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Are you a student?

Whether you are a Monash University student or a student from another institution, join us for a unique opportunity at the MSMF Institute, where academic theory meets real-world financial insight. As part of our team and network, you'll contribute to innovative, interdisciplinary research that blends fresh perspectives with rigorous academic analysis. Our dynamic approach empowers students to become thought leaders by tackling practical financial challenges with cutting-edge tools and collaborative problem-solving.

Together, we aim to create impactful, adaptable research that not only deepens our understanding of financial markets but also prepares you for success in an ever-evolving global economy.

Leadership Team

  • Head of Institute

    Jack oversees the strategic planning and execution of the institute with most of time spent on; research report planning, stakeholder management, legal affairs (contract signing), expansion/partnerships, quality control and target setting

  • General Manager (AU)

    Jing assists the Head of Institute in staff management, interviews for research assistant and associates and ensuring publication deadlines are met

  • General Manager (AU)

    Sejal joins as the second GM for Australia and assists the Institute with weekly staff check-ins & IT related topics.

  • General Manager (MY)

    Henry joins as an international manager with a background as President of MUIG. On top of all GM duties, he will also facilitate and ensure MSMF Institute’s offerings are fully available to Monash Malaysia Campus Students

Faculty Board Members

Our Faculty Board Members provide out institute with invaluable feedback and guidance on several topics including (but not limited to)

  • Academic Oversight: Ensuring that the institute's activities align with educational objectives and maintain academic standards.

  • Mentorship: Guiding students in research methodologies, critical analysis, and professional development.

  • Quality Assurance: Reviewing publications and research outputs to ensure they meet scholarly standards.

  • Strategic Planning: Contributing to the development of the institute's goals and initiatives.

For detailed information about our board members, please visit their personal biography.


  • Senior Research Fellow

    Nga Pham is a senior research fellow at the Monash Centre for Financial Studies (MCFS). She works on issues related to pensions, corporate governance, ESG and shareholder activism. Nga is a member of the Advisory Board of the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index.

    Nga is currently also a co-chair of the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) Financial Capital Committee. Before that, she was a member of the Disclosure and Transparency Committee of ICGN.

    Before joining Monash University, Nga was a consultant at the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, working for the Vietnam Corporate Governance Project. Her work involved raising awareness, regulatory advocacy, capacity building and firm advisory activities in corporate governance for companies in Vietnam. She had also worked in equity research at Vietnam Asset Management and Bien Viet Securities (now Woori CBV Securities).

    Nga was also an academic at Hanoi University in Vietnam for more than 15 years. She had assumed various leadership roles, including the Executive Director of La Trobe – HANU joint programs, Vice Dean and Dean of the Faculty of Management and Tourism. In addition, she taught the MBA and Master of International Business programs at La Trobe University in various areas of finance including corporate governance, investment and portfolio management, corporate finance and international finance.

    Nga has a BCom from the University of Melbourne, and an MBA and PhD degrees from La Trobe University. She received the Ausaid scholarship and the Australian Leadership Award from the Australian Government.

    Nga is a CFA charterholder and an active volunteer and member of the CFA Society Melbourne.


  • Lecturer

    Ali is an empirical finance researcher with teaching expertise in risk management, modelling, and fintech. He analyses real-world financial data to uncover trends and causalities and prepares students for the evolving financial landscape. Currently a lecturer at the Department of Banking and Finance, Ali continuously contributes to shaping the future of finance education and research.

Faculty Partners

Minu Scaria

Business Law & Taxation

Focus Area: Anti-money laundering, Counter-terrorism Financing, Non-performing Assets (NPA), Securitisation Transactions, Consumer Credit

Dr. Aashish Srivastava

Business Law & Taxation

Focus Area: E-Commerce, E-Crimes, E-Governance, Cybersecurity

Hassan Naqvi

Banking & Finance

Focus Area: Banking, Corporate Finance, Macro Finance, and Financial Crises

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International Partners

Industry Partners

Our industry partners hold a wealth of experience in various sectors. By having them as our strategic partner, we are able to collaborate on a high level with multi-disciplinary skills to produce outstanding research papers. Whilst also ensuring students have the necessary support, and industry partners have access to high quality, strong motivated talent pool


  • Director of Finance and Lending

    I have been extremely fortunate in my career to have worked in roles that I truly enjoy.

    My area of expertise is Commercial Lending and Sales Leadership. I enjoy structuring lending proposals and advocating on behalf of clients. Every client deserves the opportunity to be presented in the best possible light when preparing lending submissions to prospective financiers.

    I have MC'd bank events with over 250 attendees and also presented various strategy projects at GM and EGM level.

    I am passionate about People and Culture and believe that this is a critical ingredient to success in any organisation. Having deep conversations with people is the best way to build strong relationships and truly understand the person. Applying this mindset in business dealings is equally important in order to really understand our clients and provide the most appropriate solutions.

    Currently I have the absolute privilege of leading the Ashfords Finance & Lending business.

Institute Locations

Contact us.

institute@monashmsmf.org

Monash University, Building H, Level 3 Caulfield Campus, 900 Dandenong Rd

Caulfield East VIC 3145

General Disclamer

I understand that the information provided provided by MSMF Institute, as a division of Monash Student Managed Fund (MSMF), is NOT financial advice. Before making an investment decision to acquire shares, you should consider, preferably with the assistance of a financial or other professional adviser, whether an investment is appropriate in light of your own personal circumstances. If you can, you should obtain a copy of the Information Memorandum of the company that you are seeking to invest in, and consider their risks and disclosures. Subject to the Australian Consumer Law, Corporations Act, the ASIC Act, and any other relevant law, MSMF does not accept any responsibility for any loss to any person incurred as a result of reliance on the information, including any negligent errors or omissions. This information is strictly the personal opinion of an MSMF member and does not represent the views of MSMF.  This information constitutes factual information that is objectively ascertainable such that the truth or accuracy of which cannot reasonably be questioned. MSMF does not intend to advertise any stock or financial product whatsoever.  Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Past asset allocation and gearing levels may not be reliable indicators of future asset allocation and gearing levels. Performance data is just an estimation based on public market data and may not be a true reflection of actual fund performance.