Ben has degrees from Adelaide University, including a Master's thesis on the Sydney Futures Exchange, and a Doctorate from the Australian National University. His PhD focussed on an examination of the determinants of Australian interest rates and exchange rates. Ben Hunt's unique combination of mathematical, economic and computing skills ideally suit him for research into applied financial problems. His latest published work concentrates upon the predictability of implied volatility and its application to option trading systems. In addition to his academic work, he has consulted extensively to the private sector. Ben Hunt is consistently rated highly for his ability to translate theory into practice through his excellent communication style. He is widely regarded as an expert on risk management in the Asia-Pacific region and is a regular presenter for the Euromoney Institute of Finance.