Call For Papers
The 10th Annual Conference of Asia-Pacific Association of Derivatives
August 21-22, 2014, Novotel Ambassador Hotel, Busan, Korea
The Asia-Pacific Association of Derivatives (APAD) will hold its 10th Annual Conference on
August 21st and 22nd, 2014 at the Novotel Ambassador Busan (sometimes written as
Pusan), Korea. The Journal of Futures Markets will publish a special issue for 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 derivative securities or markets are welcome such as: Derivatives Pricing;
Volatility and Volatility Indices; Risk Management; Credit Risk Modeling and Management;
Market Microstructure; Regulatory Reform.
WHY APAD CONFERENCE?
∙ Selected papers will be published in a special issue of the Journal of Futures Markets
∙ Free accommodation for the one night (August 21st) and free meals will be provided for
paper presenters and discussants.
∙ Free registration
∙ Best paper award
∙ Haeundae Beach in Busan (=Pusan), the most beautiful beach in Korea
ACCOMMODATIONS:
∙ Free accommodation forthe one night of August 21st and free meals will be provided for
paper presenters.
∙ Hotel: Novotel Ambassador Hotel (or mostly called as Novotel Hotel) Busan, Korea,
http://novotel.ambatelen.com/busan/main.amb
∙ Transportation from Gimhae international airport: Limousine bus (Most preferred transportation
option; Cost : Adult KRW7,000 (around US$ 7.00); Operation hours :
To hotel 7:00~22:00, To airport 5:18~19:58 / every 20 minute),
Bus (Bus 307; Get off at ‘In front of hotel’ ).
For more information
https://novotel.ambatelen.com/busan/information/traffic02.amb?gnbCode=140000&lnbCode=1404
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IMPORTANT DATES:
∙ Abstract Submission Deadline: May 7th, 2014 (2014apad@gmail.com).
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.
Related web pages about conference site and city
∙ Haeundae in visitkorea: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264155
∙ Haewundae in Busan city webpage:
http://etour.busan.go.kr/board/list.busan?boardId=ENG_ATTRACTION&menuCd=DOM_0000002
02001002000&contentsSid=219
∙ Busan tourism webpage: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=259290
∙ Haeundae in wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haeundae_District
∙ Busan in wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busan
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF:
∙ Korea Derivatives Association, http://www.kafo.or.kr/eng
∙ Korea Exchange, http://eng.krx.co.kr
Jun, Sang-gyung, Ph.D.
President of KDA
Department of Finance, Hanyang University School of Business
phone : 82-2-2220-1650, E-mail: sjun@hanyang.ac.kr
Eom, Young Ho
Program Chair of the APAD2014
Yonsei School of Business
phone : 82-2-2123-4193, E-mail: yheom@yonsei.ac.kr
For further information, contact Kang, Hyoung-Goo (Program director, Hanyang University
School of Business, phone : 82-2-2220-2660, 2014apad@gmail.com) or please visit the
conference website at http://www.kafo.or.kr/eng (KDA homepage)