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Anthony Saunders is the John M. Schiff Professor of Finance at New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business, where he has taught both undergraduate and graduate level courses since 1978. He served as Chairman of the Department of Finance from 1995-2006 and remains an active member of the faculty. Professor Saunders received his Ph.D. in Economics/Finance from the London School of Economics in 1981, following an M.S. (1972) and B.S. (1971) from the same institution.
- Ph.D., Economics/Finance, 1981 - London School of Economics
- M.S., Economics, 1972 - London School of Economics
- B.S., Economics, 1971 - London School of Economics
Professor Saunders' research focuses on financial institutions and international banking, with particular expertise in risk management and credit risk measurement. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical banking applications, examining how financial institutions manage various forms of risk in domestic and international contexts. He has made significant contributions to understanding bank regulation, capital structure, interest rate risk, and the dynamics of financial crises.
His extensive publication record shows consistent focus on banking and financial institutions, with recent work examining financial distress, OTC bond markets, capital regulation, and international banking comparisons. The trend in his research demonstrates evolution from foundational banking theory to increasingly sophisticated risk measurement techniques and international comparative analyses, reflecting the growing complexity of global financial markets.
- Editor of the Journal of Banking and Finance
- Editor of the Journal of Financial Markets, Instruments and Institutions
- Associate editor of eight other journals including Financial Management and the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking
- Member of the Board of Academic Consultants of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors
- Member of the Council of Research Advisors for the Federal National Mortgage Association
Professor Saunders has supervised numerous doctoral students and has been actively involved in academic administration. His consulting work with government agencies, central banks, and private institutions around the world demonstrates the practical impact of his research. He has served as a visiting scholar at the Comptroller of the Currency and at the International Monetary Fund, and has acted as a consultant for the World Bank on multiple financial sector reform projects in developing countries. His executive teaching engagements with major financial institutions worldwide further extend his influence beyond academia.
Throughout his career, Professor Saunders has maintained strong connections with both academic and practitioner communities, serving as a bridge between theoretical finance research and real-world banking applications. His work with the Salomon Center for the Study of Financial Institutions at NYU represents an ongoing commitment to understanding the evolving structure of financial markets.
