Grants

(with Garry Khemka)  Simulation and Sampling in Dynamic Programming Techniques, 2015/16, Research School Internal Grant, $12,000.

(with Anthony Asher, Ujwal Kayande and Garry Khemka)  Developing Coherent and Usable Decision Support Systems to Improve Financial Wellbeing over an Individual’s Lifecycle.  Centre for International Finance and Regulation Research Grant, 2014/15, $56,498.

(with Jim Farmer and David Pitt)  Graduate Views on Their Actuarial Education in Australia, 2014/15, Actuaries Institute Research Grant, $18,000.

(with Garry Khemka)  Decision Making in Retirement using Dynamic Programming Techniques, 2013/14, Research School Internal Grant, $10,000.

(with Geoff Warren, Scott Donald, Doug Foster and Susan Thorp)  Structure and Responsibilities in Default Superannuation Funds: Influences and Effectiveness.  Centre for International Finance and Regulation Research Grant, 2013/15, $40,000.

(with Yin Liao) Does the Financial Market Fully Price Unfunded Pension Liabilities in Australia: Evidence from Corporate Defined-benefit Superannuation.  AFAANZ Research Fund Grant 2011/12, $10,000.

Publications

Butt, A., Khemka G. and Strickland L., 2018, How academic research can inform default superannuation fund design and individual financial decision-making.  Forthcoming in JASSA: The Finsia Journal of Applied Finance.

Butt, A., 2018, Quantification of factors influencing student perceptions of group work.  Forthcoming with Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice.

Butt, A., Donald, M.S., Foster, F.D., Thorp, S. and Warren, G., 2017, One size fits all?  Tailoring retirement plan defaults.  Journal of Economic Behaviour & Organisation, 145, 546-566.

Khemka, G. and Butt A., 2017, Non-parametric integral estimation using data clustering in stochastic dynamic programming: an introduction using lifetime financial modelling.  Risks, 5(4), 57.

Butt, A., Donald, M.S., Foster, F.D., Thorp, S. and Warren, G., 2017, Design of MySuper Default Funds: Influences and Outcomes.  Accounting and Finance, 57(1), 47-85.

Butt, A., Farmer, J., Pitt, D. and Salmona, M., 2016, A survey of actuarial graduates’ views on their education.  Australian Journal of Actuarial Practice, 4, 35-49.

Butt, A., Donald, M.S., Foster, F.D., Thorp, S. and Warren, G., 2015, Design of MySuper Default Funds: Influences and Outcomes.  Accounting and Finance, forthcoming.

Butt, A., Donald, M.S., Foster, F.D., Thorp, S. and Warren, G., 2015, The Australian superannuation system post Stronger Super: views from fund executives.  Law and Financial Markets Review, 2015, 9(2), 96-102. 

Butt, A. and Khemka, G., 2015, The effect of objective formulation on retirement decision making.  Insurance: Mathematics & Economics, 64, 385-395.

Huang, F., Butt, A. and Ho, K-Y., 2014, Stochastic economic models for actuarial use: an example from China.  Annals of Actuarial Science, 8(2), 374-403.

Butt, A., Evans, J., Pitt, D. and Farmer, J., 2014, A pilot survey of actuarial graduates’ views on their education.  Australian Journal of Actuarial Practice, 1, 63-75.

Butt, A., 2014, Student views on the use of a flipped classroom approach: Evidence from Australia.  Business Education & Accreditation, 6(1), 33-43.

Butt, A., 2013, Effects of Scheme Default Insurance on Decisions and Financial Outcomes in Defined Benefit Pension Schemes.  Annals of Actuarial Science, 7(2), 288-305.

Butt, A., 2012, Causes of Defined Benefit Pension Scheme Funding Ratio Volatility and Average Contribution Rates.  Annals of Actuarial Science, 6(1), 76-102.

Butt, A. and Deng, Z., 2012, Investment Strategies in Retirement: in the presence of a means-tested government pension.  Journal of Pension Economics and Finance, 11(2), 151-181. 

Butt, A., 2011, Management of Closed Defined Benefit Superannuation Schemes – An Investigation using Simulations.  Australian Actuarial Journal, 17(1), 25-87.

Butt, A., 2008, Effect of AASB 119 ‘Employee Benefits’ on Defined Benefit Superannuation Costs Recognised by Sponsoring Employers.  Australian Actuarial Journal, 14(1), 97- 170.