About
Jonathan A. Batten is a Professor of Finance at RMIT University, leading the School of Economics, Finance and Marketing. He previously held Deputy Dean roles and global academic positions at institutions like Hong Kong University of Science & Technology and Seoul National University. Specializing in international finance, corporate governance, and financial econometrics, his research explores climate change impacts on banking, renewable energy transitions, and multinational capital markets. He co-edits Finance Research Letters and advises journals like Journal of International Financial Markets. His work bridges academia and industry, with prior roles in treasury and risk management at firms like the Bank of Tokyo and Reuters.
- Education: Extensive academic career spanning multiple universities.
- Research Focus: Climate finance, financial market development, insider trading, and regulatory policy.
Recipient of grants from the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and SWIFT, his research emphasizes Asia-Pacific financial systems. He actively supervises PhD/Masters students and serves on academic councils in Vietnam and Malaysia.
