Program on International Financial Systems Employee Directory
Research ServicesMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
The Program on International Financial Systems (PIFS) is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based nonprofit organization focused on research and education about the global financial system. It conducts research and hosts international forums, regulatory training programs, and other events designed to advance dialogue among policymakers, regulators, and related stakeholders. Founded in 1986 by Hal S. Scott, who continues to lead the organization, PIFS operates as a 501(c)(3) entity and collaborates with partners such as Harvard Law School Executive Education for on-campus programs. It organizes three annual international symposia—covering US-Japan, US-Europe, and US-China—and maintains a relationship with Harvard Law School as a sponsor of these activities. Beyond Harvard, PIFS also works with organizations like IOSCO and Gulf Cooperation Council countries to deliver regulatory training, and it announced a collaboration with Harvard Business School Publishing Corporation in early 2024 to extend its training reach.