Dr. Kam Chan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kam Chan is an Associate Professor in Finance and the Director of Research & Research Training at the UWA Business School. His research focuses on asset pricing, information dissemination, political uncertainty, and how market dynamics respond to economic uncertainty, including elections and financial regulation. Recent work includes analyzing the impact of SEC 8-K filings and the effects of regulatory enforcement on brokerage firms, as well as exploring the influence of gun violence exposure on corporate risk. Chan's research is published in leading finance journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics, and he has been involved in significant editorial roles, including Associate Editor for the Pacific-Basin Finance Journal and Deputy Editor for Accounting & Finance. With prior experience as Assistant Vice President for Risk Analytics at United Overseas Bank in Singapore, he has played a pivotal role in shaping research directions within one of Australia's top-ranked business schools. Chan is dedicated to enhancing research impact and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations while developing doctoral training programs, contributing to finance education and mentorship.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

UWA Business School • Perth

Director of Research & Research Training, focusing on strategic initiatives to enhance research impact and foster collaborations.

Assistant Vice President, Risk Analytics

— Present

United Overseas Bank • Singapore

Led analytics efforts focusing on risk assessment in financial sectors.

Awards

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UWA Busting Business Myths Competition Winner

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UWA Business School Mid-Career Researcher Award

Courses

Advanced Investments Risk Management Financial Instruments Quantitative Methods in Finance Trading Markets Data Analytics for Portfolio Management

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.