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Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Nga Pham joined ACFS in March 2018. Prior to that, Nga has over 15 years of experience in financial education, research and advisory services in various areas of finance such as corporate governance, investment and portfolio management, corporate finance and international finance.
Nga was a lecturer in Finance at Hanoi University. During her time there, Nga had been through various managerial roles including the Head of Finance Department, Vice Dean and Dean of the Business Faculty. She was also the Executive Director of the Joint program between La Trobe University and Hanoi University in Vietnam. Nga has also taught in the MBA and Master of International Business programs at La Trobe University in Melbourne.
Nga also worked as an equity analyst for Vietnam Asset Management and Bien Viet Securities (now Woori CBV Securities). Nga had leadership placement with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in Melbourne in 2011. From 2015 to 2018, Nga worked as a corporate governance consultant of the International Finance Corporation, the World Bank Group, in awareness raising, regulatory advisory and capacity building in corporate governance for listed companies in Vietnam.
Nga earned her Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Finance) from the University of Melbourne, under the Ausaid program, MBA and PhD degree from La Trobe University, Australia under the Australian Leadership Award.
Nga is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder since 2011. Nga served as a member of the Steering Committee of the CFA Community in Vietnam in 2017.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
MBA, MBA, La Trobe University
Finance, PhD, La Trobe University
Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne
Research area keywords
- Investment
- corporate governance
- ESG
- shareholder activism
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 8 Finished
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Australian Energy Regulator (AER) data series review
Cui, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Pham, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hodor, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Ruthbah, U. (Chief Investigator (CI))
29/05/24 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
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Consolidation of the Superannuation Industry
Ruthbah, U. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Pham, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Cui, B. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Australian Administration Services Pty Limited
15/02/22 → 19/05/22
Project: Research
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CFAI: Research on Pensions and other topics for the CFA Institute
Pham, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Ruthbah, U. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Cui, B. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/02/22 → 31/05/22
Project: Research
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Research on the effective are superannuation tax concessions in encouraging additional savings
Ruthbah, U. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Pham, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Koo, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Kapur, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
6/12/19 → 30/04/20
Project: Research
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Research on the Relationship between voluntary savings and changes to the Superannuation Guarantee (SG)
Ruthbah, U. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Pham, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Koo, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Kapur, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
6/12/19 → 30/04/20
Project: Research
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Global trends and developments in carbon pricing
Cui, B., Pham, N., Ruthbah, U., Le, T., Ahrens, J. & Cohen, R., 2025, Investment Innovations Toward Achieving Net Zero: Voices of Influence. Bruce, B. (ed.). USA: CFA Institute, p. 54-83 30 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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The Future of the 60/40 Allocation: Modelling the Performance of the 60/40 Portfolio in Retirement
Cui, B., Pham, N. & Ruthbah, U., 31 Mar 2025, Charlottesville VA USA: CFA Institute. 60 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › Other
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The Performance of the 60/40 Portfolio: A Historical Perspective
Pham, N., Cui, B. & Ruthbah, U., Feb 2025, Charlottesville VA USA: CFA Institute. 53 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › Other
Open Access -
Modern slavery disclosure quality of the largest ASX-listed companies
Pham, N., Cui, B. & Ruthbah, U., 2024, The Palgrave Handbook on Modern Slavery. Krambia Kapardis, M., Clark, C., Warria, A. & Dion, M. (eds.). 1st ed. Cham Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 561-579 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Modern Slavery Disclosure Quality Ratings: ASX100 Companies Update 2024
Pham, N., Cui, B. & Ruthbah, U., Nov 2024, Melbourne Vic Australia: Monash University. 31 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other Report › Research
Open AccessFile
Prizes
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2023 Dean's Award for Excellence in Research Engagement and Impact
Pham, N. (Recipient), Cui, B. (Recipient) & Ruthbah, U. (Recipient), 30 Nov 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Ausaid Scholarship (Bachelor - The University of Melbourne)
Pham, N. (Recipient), 1998
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
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Dean's Commendation - La Trobe University (MBA)
Pham, N. (Recipient), 2005
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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CFA Society Australia Investment Leader Forum
Pham, N. (Member of programme committee)
19 Feb 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Sydney Roundtable on Alternatives and Active Management of Super Funds
Pham, N. (Organiser)
Dec 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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'Good For Business’ Sustainable Fashion Summit 2025, NSW Parliament House, Sydney
Pham, N. (Invited speaker)
14 Feb 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Diligent World Tour
Pham, N. (Invited speaker)
7 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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United Nations Global Compact Network Australia
Pham, N. (Contributor)
7 Mar 2024Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
Press/Media
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Australia’s modern slavery regime puts reporting ahead of responsibility
4/12/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Modern Slavery Disclosure Quality Report reveals a rise in Australian reporting standards
27/11/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Australian Modern Slavery Reporting Standards Rise
27/11/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature