Olan Henry

Professor Olan Henry is a faculty member specializing in financial economics and risk management. He teaches modules such as Financial Crises and Defaults (ACFI319), Financial Risk Management (ACFI809), and Portfolio Theory (ACFI923), serving as Module Co-ordinator for the latter two. His research focuses on financial uncertainty, econometric modeling, and market microstructure, with notable contributions to covariance risk analysis and technical indicators in financial forecasting.

• Professional Activities:
• Associate Editor of Finance Research Letters (2014–2016)
• Examination Roles at institutions including Macquarie University, University of Reading, and Trinity College Dublin
• Organizations: Clare Hall (University of Cambridge, 2007–2016), Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (2008–2012)

His research interests emphasize quantifying financial risks, particularly in asymmetric market conditions, and improving forecasting methodologies during periods of low uncertainty. Recent work explores the interplay between financial uncertainty and stock market dynamics.

Advising: Supervised the thesis Maintaining Systemic Stability by Enhancing Information Disclosures in the Banking Industry.