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Latest Posts
Geopolitical Risks and ESG Bonds: Portfolio Implications for Sustainable Investing
Authors: Mohammad K. Newaz and Adnan AslamJournal: Journal of Environmental Management (2025)DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127750 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) bonds have become popular investments because...
Reflecting on the TAR UMT Study Abroad 2026 Cohort
As we reflect on another successful study abroad experience, we are pleased to look back on the arrival of the Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) Study Abroad 2026 cohort, who joined the College of Business and Law at Coventry...
The CEO Effect in a Crisis: How Much Does Leadership Really Matter?
By Dr Mei Yu (Assistant Professor in Finance) When a company weathers a major economic crisis—like the global financial meltdown of 2008—we often credit (or blame) the CEO. But how much does leadership truly influence a firm’s...
Remittances, Politics, and Public Health Budgets in Africa: New Evidence
A new openaccess article in Health Policy and Planning by L.E. Nanziri, Judith Kabajulizi, and P.T. Gbahabo examines how migrant remittances shape public health spending across 53 African countries (1990–2022). Using recent data...
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Girls in Economics and Finance
By Dr Judith Kabajulizi The gender gap in economics and finance begins long before university—it starts in secondary school. Recognising this challenge, Coventry University’s Women in Economics and Finance Network (WiEFN) launched a pioneering initiative to inspire...
When Governments Tighten their Belts: The Real Cost of Austerity for Firms in Developing Countries
By Dr. Hildebrando Pahula (Lecturer in Economics) Imagine you run a small manufacturing firm in a developing country. You’ve built your business through grit and investment—hiring workers, upgrading machinery, expanding your network. Then one day, the...
Why Strong Financial Institutions Matter More Than Markets for Growing Economies: Lessons from Europe’s Newest Members
By Dr Ejike Udeogu, Assistant Professor of Economics In 2004, the European Union welcomed ten new member countries, known as the “A10.” People hoped this would spark strong economic growth. Joining the EU gave these countries access to the world’s biggest single...
When Boards and CEOs Are the Same Age, There’s Less Financial Manipulation in Big Corporate Deals
By Dr Thai Nguyen, Lecturer in Accounting Corporate earnings manipulation isn’t always about outright fraud. Often, it’s about bending the rules—delaying expenses, speeding up revenues, or leaning on “helpful” accounting tricks to paint a rosier picture. And...
Sustainability Accounting and Reporting: The Characteristics of Organisational Transparency and Accountability
Source: https://pixabay.com/photos/nature-earth-sustainability-leaf-3289812/ By Dr. Paul Tiong Definition of “sustainability” The concept of sustainability in accounting and reporting originated from the term “sustainable development” which is defined...
Empowering Leadership in Higher Education through AI: A Transformative Training at EFA
In June 2025, the School of Economics, Finance and Accounting (EFA) at Coventry University hosted a dynamic three-day training programme titled “AI and Its Application for Leadership in Higher Education”. This initiative brought together academic leaders,...
