David R. Gallagher

David R. Gallagher is an Adjunct Professor of Finance at Bond University and a globally recognized scholar with expertise in investment management, capital markets, and superannuation. Affiliated with the Centre for Data Analytics at Bond Business School, he has held senior roles such as CEO of the Centre of Excellence in International Finance and Regulation (CIFR) and Professor positions at UNSW, Macquarie University, and the University of Technology Sydney. His research bridges academic and industry applications, focusing on retirement funding solutions, hedge fund performance, and taxation impacts.

• PhD in Financial Economics from the University of Sydney (2001)

Dr. Gallagher’s research spans the investment management industry, superannuation, and behavioral finance. He has published in top scholarly and practitioner finance journals, emphasizing translating academic insights into public policy and legal expert testimony. Recent projects include analyzing investor emotions, capacity constraints in hedge funds, and tax implications on fund returns.

His recent publications highlight trends in behavioral finance, fund performance evaluation, and tax-driven investment strategies. Articles such as Do Emotions Influence Investor Behavior? (2025) and Capacity Constraints in Hedge Funds (2022) reflect his focus on practical applications of financial research.

As a consultant and expert witness for industry and government, Gallagher has influenced regulatory and policy frameworks. He co-founded Plato Investment Management and contributed to innovative fund offerings like emulation processes for large institutions.

Notable affiliations include the Centre for Data Analytics at Bond Business School and the RoZetta Institute, where he co-leads the Retirement Income Solutions CRC Bid. His career, spanning over two decades, demonstrates a commitment to advancing global financial practices through rigorous analysis and industry collaboration.