Michael E. Drew

Michael E. Drew is Professor of Finance at the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics within the Griffith Business School at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. With a PhD from the University of Queensland (awarded in 2000), Professor Drew has established himself as a leading researcher in finance, particularly in areas related to superannuation, retirement planning, and investment strategies. His academic career has been primarily based at Griffith University where he contributes to both research and teaching in finance.

• PhD, School of Economics, University of Queensland (2000)

Professor Drew's research spans several key areas in finance with a strong focus on retirement planning, superannuation, and investment strategies. His work examines asset allocation for retirement funds, risk management in defined contribution plans, and gender-sensitive financial planning. He has conducted extensive research on the appropriateness of default investment options, the value of tail risk hedging, and sustainable investment strategies. His research often addresses practical challenges faced by investors approaching retirement and seeks to develop solutions that enhance retirement adequacy.

Professor Drew's publication record shows consistent research productivity over two decades, with recent work focusing on personalized retirement glidepaths, indigenous retirement adequacy, and sustainable investment strategies. His research demonstrates an evolution from basic superannuation fund performance analysis to more sophisticated modeling of retirement income solutions. Much of his work addresses Australian and New Zealand contexts, particularly regarding superannuation and KiwiSaver systems, but also extends to international markets and specialized populations.

Professor Drew has maintained productive research collaborations with scholars including Robert J. Bianchi, Anup K. Basu, and Jason M. West. His work on retirement planning and superannuation has addressed critical policy questions regarding default investment options, gender-sensitive plan design, and retirement risk zones. While specific grant funding isn't detailed in the available information, his extensive publication record suggests successful research funding throughout his career.

Though specific research teams aren't mentioned in the available information, Professor Drew's numerous co-authored publications indicate active collaboration within finance research communities. His work bridges academic finance with practical applications for retirement savers, pension funds, and financial regulators.