The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) at the Cambridge Judge Business School has celebrated its 10-year anniversary.
The CCAF was launched as the only academic entity pursuing the advent of digital finance. While multiple private entities frequently published research on aspects of Fintech, including online capital formation, blockchain technology, and more, CCAF launched as a peer-reviewed alternative seeking insight as opposed to advancing narratives.
Co-founded by Bryan Zhang and Robert Wardrop, the Centre remains under the leadership of Zhang, who is also is a Non-Executive Director of the Board of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a member of Bank of England and HMT’s CBDC Engagement Forum, IMF’s FAS Advisory Group, OECD’s Steering Group on SME & Entrepreneurship Finance and the Bretton Woods Committee, Chair of a Strategic Working Group (SWG) that looks at the future development of Open Banking in the UK, and more.
Over 60 publications on alternative finance have been produced, helping guide policymakers and private participants worldwide.
As the dynamic Fintech sector has evolved and shifted its trajectory, CCAF has continued to provide keen insight and expertise on its development, including in the rapidly growing digital asset space.
CCAF also offers courses on alternative finance supporting the development of Fintech in more than 145 different countries.
The Centre remains unchallenged in the academic realm as the top research entity on the future of finance.
