Dr. Sean Foley

Professor

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Biography

Sean Foley is a Professor in Applied Finance at Macquarie University. His research interests span Fintech, Cryptocurrencies, Trading, Market Design, and Regulation. Sean's work has been published in prominent academic journals including Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, and the Review of Finance. He is currently focused on financial applications of cryptocurrencies, automated market makers, decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols, and stable coins. As the head of the Decentralized Assets at the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre, he bridges the gap between industry, government, and academia. Sean has served as the lead applicant for shareholder class actions and has a strong interest in the continuous disclosure regime to ensure the integrity of the Australian equity market. He obtained his PhD in Finance from the University of Sydney, focusing on the Impact of Regulation on Market Quality.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Professor in Applied Finance.

Awards

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Robert Faff Manuscript Award

2024-07-14
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Prize Paper Award - Cryptocurrency Conference

2025-07-14
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Exceptional Research Prize

2019-02-14

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).