Empowering individuals and organisations to make informed and impactful financial decisions
The Griffith Centre for Personal Finance and Superannuation (GCPFS) an initiative of the Griffith Business School. Our roots trace back to 2004 when we were established as the Academic Centre for Financial Independence and Education. Over the years, we have witnessed the remarkable surge in interest surrounding Superannuation and Financial Advice, which has motivated us to continuously evolve and thrive in this dynamic and demanding landscape.
At the GCPFS, we are dedicated to conducting innovative and top-tier research projects that delve into the realm of consumer investment, spending, and overall household financial management behaviour. Our commitment to research excellence stems from our comprehensive approach, which integrates the expertise of our highly qualified team of academics and researchers, industry experience, and the collective wisdom drawn from diverse disciplines such as finance, financial planning, economics, accounting, business law, and taxation.
By leveraging this wealth of knowledge and experience, we strive to gain a deep understanding of the complex factors that shape individuals' financial decisions and enable us to offer invaluable insights and solutions.
Groundbreaking research in Personal Finance and Superannuation
The Centre undertakes innovative and high-quality research projects and advises national and international organisations on the strategic and technical aspects of financial decision making. The Centre is a source of expertise on, and a centre of excellence in four distinct streams:
Superannuation and retirement
- Superannuation and funds management
- Default option design
- Pension finance
Investment
- Long term portfolio decisions
- Infrastructure and public private partnerships (PPPs)
- Alternative investments
Financial advice
- Development of a financial planning and financial services profession
- Ethical standards in financial services
- Impact of regulatory change on financial products, services, businesses professionals
- Value and impact of financial advice
Financial education
- Financial literacy
- Tertiary financial education
Featured Research project
Value and Impact of Advice
Receiving professional and timely financial advice is of importance to consumers as they navigate through the swings and roundabouts of life. However, a lack of understanding of financial advice and the value it can deliver to clients, poses barriers to improving low levels of advice uptake globally.
This program of work sets out to explore the value advice for consumers in various contexts over time.
ASIC Financial Capability Research Network
Griffith members:
Publications, grants and consultancy
We are committed to disseminating our research findings through our publications. Our goal is to be able to share and transfer our bank of knowledge with industry, government organisations and the general public.
Our members have advised a number of national and international organisations on the strategic and technical aspects of personal finance and superannuation and had their research funded by competitive granting schemes, government and industry granting agencies and consultancies.
Publications, grants and consultancy
Financial Planning Research Journal
The Financial Planning Research Journal, an ABDC C-ranked journal, provides an academic platform to discuss issues around personal financial planning and wealth management, changes in the financial planning industry and the notion of professionalism in personal finance within Australia.
Published twice a year, the Centre assists in the production of the journal on behalf of the Financial Planning Association of Australia.
Study a PhD or research degree
A research degree gives you the freedom to follow your interest, explore new ideas and create new knowledge. If you are passionate about personal finance and superannuation, a research degree could help you become an expert in this field and make a real difference in the world.
Contact the Centre for Personal Finance and Superannuation
- Phone
- (07) 3735 4272
- gcpfs@griffith.edu.au