Alexandre Hervé

Alexandre Hervé is a Professor of Finance at Paris Dauphine University, where he directs the Master 224 Banking and Finance program and created/directs the Fintech Chair. He regularly lectures at Tsinghua University in Beijing, demonstrating his international academic engagement.

Professor Hervé holds a PhD in management science and is a graduate in econometrics and management science. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research and teaching in quantitative finance and banking.

His research spans multiple areas of finance with particular focus on banking risk, financial intermediation, and fintech innovation. Over his career, Professor Hervé has examined banking regulation, corporate governance in financial institutions, sovereign debt crises, and the impact of accounting standards on banking practices. His work demonstrates a clear evolution from traditional banking research toward emerging fintech topics, culminating in his recent case study of Ant Finance's innovation journey from a platform economy perspective.

Professor Hervé's publication record reveals a methodical progression from foundational finance topics toward contemporary digital finance challenges. His early work focused on market efficiency and privatization, while his mid-career research addressed banking transparency during crises, and his current work explores platform economics and digital transformation in banking. This trajectory mirrors the broader industry shift from traditional banking models to technology-driven financial services.

• Journal of Corporate Finance
• Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance
• Journal of Financial Services Research
• Review of Financial Economics

As director of the Master 224 Banking and Finance program and the Fintech Chair at Paris Dauphine, Professor Hervé oversees substantial academic programs and research initiatives. His leadership in creating the Fintech Chair demonstrates forward-thinking engagement with emerging trends in financial technology and its impact on traditional banking systems.