Research Articles
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...
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...
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...
Why Are the Dutch So Slow to Adopt Mobile Payments?
By Dr. Rashedul Hasan (Assistant Professor in Accounting) Across much of the world, mobile payments are revolutionizing how people manage money. In China, for instance, mobile wallets like Alipay and WeChat Pay handle transactions worth more than 16% of the...
Does product market competition affect corporate waste management? International evidence
What is Corporate Waste Management? Corporate waste management involves companies’ strategies and practices to manage waste produced during their operations. This encompasses initiatives focused on reducing waste, reusing materials, recycling, and ensuring...
Editorial: Participatory corporate governance for sustainability and accountability.
The editorial in the Journal of Governance and Regulation discusses the evolving landscape of corporate governance (CG) and the shift towards a more participatory and sustainable model. Traditionally, CG focused on regulatory governance, emphasising the rule of...
