Dr. Xin Liu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Xin Liu is an Associate Professor in Finance at the Australian National University. His research interests focus on the implications of financial innovation, developments in capital markets, and the economy. In addition, his work addresses banking information economics and the Chinese economy. Dr. Liu has published in leading finance journals, including the Journal of Financial Economics, the Journal of Financial Quantitative Analysis, Management Science, and the Journal of Financial Intermediation. Dr. Liu earned his Ph.D. in Finance from the National University of Singapore and holds master's degrees in Physics and Applied Economics from the University of Minnesota, as well as a bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). Before his current role, he worked as an investment professional at Temasek Holdings in Singapore and visited the Chazen Institute of International Business at Columbia University.

Research Interests

Experience

Investment Professional

— Present

Temasek Holdings • Singapore

Worked as an investment professional focusing on finance.

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.