Overview
Cambridge Judge Business School’s Symposium on Foreign Exchange Markets (SFX) is an annual event showcasing cutting-edge research into currency markets.
It represents the official continuation of the Vienna Symposium on Foreign Exchange Markets (VSFX), which has been led successfully by the WU Research Institute for Capital Markets (ISK) since 2018.
With the support of CME Group and the Centre for Endowment Asset Management (CEAM) it has been possible to continue this symposium – recognised globally as one of the leading academic conferences in international finance – as an annual event at the University of Cambridge from 2025.
John Maynard Keynes addressing the Bretton Woods conference, 1944.
How to submit your research to the Cambridge SFX
Submissions for the Cambridge SFX are invited through a call for papers process. This runs annually and submitted papers are reviewed by the SFX programme committee. The SFX 2026 call for papers has now closed. Please see the dates below for the 2027 submission timeline.
| 26 Jan 2027 | 28 Feb 2027 | 4 May 2027 | 16-17 August 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for papers opens. | Call for papers closes. | Successful presenters notified by Programme committee. | Event takes place. |
The Pembroke International Finance Prize
Each year the Cambridge SFX Co-chairs award a Best Paper Prize at the Cambridge SFX. This award is supported by the Pembroke International Finance Fund and recognises excellence in research.
Paper: The Anatomy of a Peg: Lessons from China’s Parallel Currencies
Saleem Bahaj of UCL and Ricardo Reis Bahaj of LSE
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The Cambridge Foreign Exchange Initiative
Led by the University of Cambridge, the Cambridge FX Initiative serves as a leading forum for independent research on modern FX markets. It connects academics, policymakers and market practitioners to exchange ideas and deepen global understanding of FX market efficiency and resilience.
Upcoming symposium
Find out more about the 2026 Symposium on Foreign Exchange Markets.
Explore the 2026 Cambridge SFX event