Raphael Park

Raphael Park is a Lecturer in the Finance Discipline Group at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Business School. His research focuses on corporate philanthropy, environmental regulations, climate finance, fund management, and the interplay between these areas. He has received notable awards including multiple best paper recognitions at major finance conferences such as the Southwestern Finance Association Annual Meeting and New Zealand Finance Meeting. His work bridges corporate social responsibility with financial outcomes, examining topics like pollution regulation impacts, sovereign wealth fund strategies, and socially responsible investment dynamics.

Key research interests include analyzing how environmental policies influence corporate behavior, particularly through philanthropy and shareholder wealth dynamics. He also explores fund management practices, including competition between socially responsible and conventional mutual funds. His recent projects investigate regulatory-induced pollution effects and the strategic use of corporate donations in the banking sector.

• Education: Not explicitly stated in provided texts.
• Awards: Best Paper Awards from SFA, NZFM, CAFM, and travel grants from KDI.
• Presentations: Major conferences including American Finance Association, SFS Cavalcade North America, and European Finance Association.

Raphael's funded research covers environmental finance, corporate governance, and fund management innovations. He actively engages with industry through his work on AI patents and hedge fund activism impacts on workplace conditions. Current projects emphasize regulatory compliance costs and their ripple effects across corporate strategies.