Call for Papers

The 15^th Annual Conference of the Asia-Pacific Association of
Derivatives

July 15-16, 2019, Busan, Korea

The Asia-Pacific Association of Derivatives (APAD) will hold its 15^th
Annual Conference on July 15^th
and 16^th, 2019 at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Busan (sometimes written as Pusan), Korea. The Journal of Futures Markets will
publish a special issue comprised of selected papers presented at the
conference. Free accommodations for paper
presenters will be provided under the auspices of the Korea Derivatives
Association and the Korea Exchange. Papers on any fields of study in
finance are welcome including: Derivatives; Volatility; Risk Management;
Regulation; Asset Pricing; Investments; Market Microstructure; Behavioral
Finance among others.

• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 30^th of April, 2019 (http://www.conftool.net/apad2019)


• Notification of Acceptance: 15^th of May, 2019


• Final Registration Date: 31^th of May, 2019 (http://www.conftool.net/apad2019)


• Final Paper Submission Date: 15^th of June, 2019 (http://www.conftool.net/apad2019)

• Papers written in English must be submitted via http://www.conftool.net/apad2019, using MS Word or Adobe pdf file format.


• The cover page should include the affiliation, address, phone and
  email of each author. The length of abstract is usually 200 words, but
  there is no restriction.


• If you have any question with the paper submission, please let us
  know via email at apadconf@gmail.com.


• We hope that each participant agrees to serve as a paper discussant.


• Special Issue Publication: A special issue of the Journal of Futures Markets will
  publish selected peer reviewed papers from the 15^th annual APAD
  conference.


• Paper Awards: One best paper award of US $1,000 and one honorable
  mentions of US $500 respectively will be announced at the conference.


• Registration fee is $200 for both faculty and students.

• Albert "Pete" Kyle, Charles E. Smith Chair in Finance,
  University of Maryland

• Free accommodation for two
  nights and free meals will be provided for
  paper presenters (Free accommodation of one night and free meals will be
  provided for paper presenters from Korea).


• Hotel: Westin Chosun Hotel, Busan, Korea, https://twcb.echosunhotel.com/main.do?locale=en


• Transportation from Gimhae international airport: Limousine bus (Most
  preferred transportation option; Cost: Adult KRW7,000 (around US$ 7.00); Operation
  hours: To hotel 6:50~22:20, To airport 5:00~20:00 / every 25~30 minute).
  For more information, https://www.echosunhotel.com/chosun/location/busan.do

• Specialized focus on research in derivative securities and markets


• Selected papers will be published in a special issue of the Journal
  of Futures Markets.


• Free accommodation for paper presenters


• Free meals provided for conference participants


• Haeundae Beach in Busan (or Pusan), the most beautiful beach in Korea
  

APAD, whose inaugural conference was
held in 2004, is an organization comprising academics, practitioners as well as
regulators operating in the derivatives markets in the Asia-Pacific region. The
main objective of this association is to promote research and knowledge on
derivative securities and markets. The APAD has been supported by the Korea
Exchange (KRX) and other participating exchanges in the Asia-Pacific region.

• Haeundae boasts an emerald seascape, fine sandy beach and beautiful
  attractions. With its hot springs and excellent recreational facilities,
  it is also one of the most visited places in Korea.


• Haeundae Beach is probably the most famous beach in Korea. Haeundae
  is 1.5 km long, 30~50m wide, and spans an area of 58,400㎡. The white sand is rough
  and sticks easily to your skin. The sand of this beach is composed of sand
  that comes from Chuncheon Stream and shells that have been naturally
  eroded by the wind over time. Haeundae Beach is also famous for the
  various cultural events and festivals held throughout the year.

• Busan is Koreas second largest city and the number 1 trading port.
  This geopolitically situated harbor city sits adjacent to the Korean
  Straits and Japan, bringing about an interchange of trade and tourism. This
  intercultural current has made Busan into the international metropolis it
  is today. Busan has hosted such international events as the 2002 14th
  Asian Games, the final match of the Korea/Japan World Cup, and since 1995
  has annually hosted the Pusan International Film Festival.


• Sight-seeing in Busan (or Pusan) can typically be
  classified into two groups: seashore and interior land sight-seeing. Seashore sightseeing includes such sights
  as the beach areas, islands, and Hae Ahn Park. Busans most charming tourist
  point is its beautiful sea vistas. The southeastern beach areas have
  amazing views of the fantastically shaped rocks and islands, which are a
  must see. The famous beaches of Haeundae, Gwangalli, and Songjeong are
  enjoyed by many. Boating, jet skies, and banana boats are just among a few
  of the water recreation activities visitors can take advantage of. Amnam
  Park, Igidae, and Haean Park offer views of natures masterpieces. The
  natural beauties of Busan can also be taken in by riding the cruise boats
  in the harbor.

• Haeundae Beach in Korea Tourism Organization: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264155 ?


• Haeundae in Busan city webpage: http://tour.busan.go.kr/eng/board/list.busan?boardId=ENG_ATTRACTION&menuCd=DOM_000000202001002000&contentsSid=219


• Busan tourism organization webpage: http://www.bto.or.kr/eng/main/main.php#none   


• Haeundae in wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haeundae_District  


• Busan in wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busan  

• Korea Derivatives Association, http://kafo.or.kr/eng/index.asp


• Korea Exchange, http://eng.krx.co.kr
  
  

Yun, Jeongsun,
Ph.D.

President of Korea
Derivatives Association

College of
Business Administration, Kookmin University

Phone :
82-2-910-4258, E-mail : jyun@kookmin.ac.kr

Chae, Joon,
Ph.D.

Program Chair
of the APAD2019

Graduate School
of Business, Seoul National University

Phone :
82-2-880-6929, E-mail : joonchae@snu.ac.kr

For further
information, contact Bae, Kyoung-hun, Ph.D.(APAD program director, Department
of Finance, Hanyang University, phone: 82-2-2220-1044, apadconf@gmail.com)