Foundation for Research in Asset & Securities Trading (FRAST)

The Foundation for Research in Asset & Securities Trading (FRAST) is a specialized academic and research unit established in 2016 under the auspices of Kent State University, Ohio, USA, to promote excellence in research, scholarly communication, and academic publishing in the fields of finance, Trading, Securities & Markets.
FRAST was created to provide an independent academic platform dedicated to advancing research, supporting scholarly collaboration, and facilitating the dissemination of high-quality scientific knowledge. The Foundation serves as a center for research development, editorial management, academic outreach, and publication support, fostering engagement among researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers across the world.
As part of its mission, FRAST oversees the editorial administration and operational management of scholarly publications while maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, peer review, and publication ethics. This structure supports editorial independence and ensures that editorial decisions are made solely on the basis of scholarly merit, originality, methodological rigor, and contribution to knowledge.

The Review of Futures Markets (RFM), a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Kent State University, Ohio, USA, operates under the editorial and administrative stewardship of FRAST. While Kent State University remains the official publisher of the journal, FRAST provides the institutional framework for managing editorial processes, peer review coordination, publication workflows, and scholarly engagement activities.

FRAST is committed to promoting interdisciplinary research, supporting global scholarly exchange, and enhancing the visibility and impact of academic research through responsible and ethical publishing practices. Through its activities, the Foundation seeks to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the development of an inclusive international research community.
By combining academic rigor with operational excellence, FRAST supports Kent State University's commitment to advancing research and fostering meaningful scholarly dialogue across disciplines and geographical boundaries.