Jean-Pierre Fenech

Dr. Jean-Pierre Fenech is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University's Department of Banking & Finance. His teaching focuses on credit analysis and bank lending, including courses like BFF3841: Credit Analysis and Lending Management, BFF5914: Bank Lending, and BFF5380: Credit Risk Modeling.

Research Interests: He specializes in Credit Scoring, Bayesian inference, Archimedean copulas, nonparametric estimates, and Markov chains, with expertise extending to credit risk, default correlation, bank soundness, and risk management in financial systems. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to economic prosperity and responsible financial practices.

Scientific Awards:

• A. E. Camilleri Banking Award (Central Bank of Malta, 1995)
• Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2006, 2013)

Research Trends: Recent publications analyze bankruptcy resolution mechanisms, credit derivatives' impact on systemic risk, loan recovery rates, and econometric modeling of financial risk factors. His work bridges quantitative finance, corporate credit risk, and macroeconomic stability.

Supervision: He actively supervises PhD students in credit risk and financial modeling areas. His grants include projects funded by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (Australia), Accounting & Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand, and the National Institute of Accountants.