Yeqin Zeng

Dr. Yeqin Zeng is an Associate Professor in Economics and Finance at Durham University Business School since 2018. He holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Economics from Wuhan University, a Master’s in Economics from Claremont Graduate University, and an MBA and Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Washington. His research focuses on empirical corporate finance, asset pricing, and institutional investors, with emphasis on financial institutions, corporate cash policy, and executive behavior. He has published in journals like Journal of Corporate Finance, European Financial Management, and International Review of Financial Analysis. His work has been presented at over 30 global conferences.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Mathematics & Economics, Wuhan University
• Master’s in Economics, Claremont Graduate University
• MBA & Ph.D. in Finance, University of Washington

Research Themes: His studies explore corporate financial hedging, CEO characteristics (gender, age), cash holding motives, institutional investor behavior, M&A strategies, and cost stickiness. Recent work examines how supply chain structure influences corporate cash policies and the impact of young CEOs on digital transformation.

Teaching: Teaches Financial Markets and Institutions, Financial Economics at Durham. Previously taught Securities & Options at ICMA Centre and Investment courses at University of Washington.

Advising: Supervises six current doctoral students including Shanzhong Shen and Weiye Chen. Encourages Ph.D. applicants focusing on U.S. markets.

Certifications: Passed CFA Levels I & II, holds Computational Finance Certificate from University of Washington.