Research themes

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The Centre for Financial Technology and Innovation’s research is organised around four core themes that address some of the most significant challenges facing the financial sector today. Across these themes, our research combines interdisciplinary expertise with a strong focus on real-world impact, translating research into practical insights for industry, policymakers, and regulators.

AI applications in finance
Exploring how artificial intelligence can be applied across financial services, including areas such as lending, risk management and financial decision-making, while also examining the wider implications of AI for the financial system.
Climate and environmental risk analytics for finance
Developing methods and tools that translate climate and environmental data into decision-useful insights, helping financial institutions and regulators understand and manage climate-related risks.
Analytics in asset management
Applying advanced analytical approaches to improve understanding of investment processes, fund management and cost transparency, supporting better outcomes for investors and the wider industry.
Systems thinking for finance
Using systems-based approaches to understand how different parts of the financial system interact, helping policymakers and practitioners address complex risks and long-term challenges.

Explore our research projects to learn more about our work and its real-world impact.