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Clemens Otto is a Full-time Associate Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University. He holds a Ph.D. (Finance) from London Business School (2012), an M.Res. (Finance) from London Business School (2009), and a CEMS Master (International Management) and Dipl.-Kfm. (Business Administration) from the University of Cologne and HEC Paris (2006). His research focuses on Financial Contracting, Corporate Disclosure Practices, Behavioral Finance, and Strategic Investment Decisions. Key research interests include analyzing how disclosure policies impact capital markets, the behavioral drivers of corporate investment, and the effects of regulatory frameworks on firm behavior. His work integrates theoretical finance with empirical evidence from supply chains, healthcare disclosures, and debt markets. Notable awards include the Michael J. Brennan Award (2022) and the SAC Capital Ph.D. Award (2012). His publications span journals such as the Review of Financial Studies , Management Science , and The Accounting Review . Current research explores disclosure externalities in supply chains and the strategic implications of peer disclosures in clinical trials. Prof. Otto has been affiliated with SMU since 2017, advancing through roles from Assistant Professor (2017–2021) to his current position. His expertise aligns with SMU’s strategic priorities in Asia-focused finance and sustainable living through informed corporate governance frameworks.

• Financial Contracting
• Corporate Disclosure
• Corporate Investment Behavior
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Allaudeen Hameed is the Tang Peng Yeu Professor in Finance at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School , where he has been a Professor since 2006. He also holds editorial roles at several leading finance journals and has previously held visiting positions at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and University of Texas at Austin. Education: Ph.D. in Finance, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours), Second Class Upper Division, National University of Singapore Research Interests: His research spans a wide range of topics in finance, including return-based trading strategies , stock return co-movement , liquidity , the role of financial analysts , and international financial markets . These interests are deeply rooted in empirical asset pricing, market microstructure, and behavioral finance. His work often explores how market frictions, investor behavior, and institutional features affect asset prices and trading strategies, with a strong focus on cross-country and emerging market contexts. Scientific Awards & Honors: Asian Finance Conference Best Paper Award – 2024 Pacific Basin Finance Journal Best Paper Award – 2024 UM Distinguished Visiting Scholar, University of Macau – 2024 Best Paper of PERC Award – 2023 Tun Ismail Mohamed Ali Distinguished Chair, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia – 2022–2024 Teaching Excellence Team Award, NUS Business School – 2020 Best Paper Awards, FMA – 2016 & 2018 Outstanding Researcher Award, NUS Business School – 2015 & 2003 University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Alumni Merit Award – 2011 Professional Service: He serves as Editor of the International Review of Finance and Associate Editor of the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis and Pacific-Basin Finance Journal . He is also a Senior Fellow at the Asian Bureau of Financial and Economic Research (ABFER) and a former Council Member of the Society for Financial Studies. Leadership Roles: He is currently Chair of the Faculty Promotion & Tenure Committee (FPTC) and Chair of the Faculty Promotion in Educator Track Committee (FPEC), both from 2025–2026.

• Return-based trading strategies
• Stock return co-movement
• Liquidity
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YUE Heng is a Full-time Professor of Accounting at Singapore Management University (SMU), holding dual roles as Director of the SMU-ZJU Doctor of Business Administration (Accounting & Finance) Program and Programme Director of the SMU Tsinghua Joint Master of Science in CFO Leadership. He joined SMU in 2015 after teaching at Peking University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Management from the Guanghua School of Management. He holds a PhD in Accounting from Tulane University's Freeman School of Business. His research focuses on corporate governance, earnings management, voluntary disclosure in emerging markets, and capital market dynamics. Notable contributions include studies on tunneling through intercorporate loans, political corruption impacts on reporting quality, and cultural influences on corporate risk-taking. His work has been published in top journals like the Journal of Financial Economics and The Accounting Review . Honors include the Liyining Research Award (2013) and the ICBC Economic Scholar Award (2011). He advises doctoral students in accounting and has contributed to curriculum development in executive education programs. His current research explores green transition challenges, audit quality in anti-corruption contexts, and information asymmetry in emerging markets. Key Research Themes: Corporate Governance Failures, Financial Transparency, Political Economy of Accounting, Emerging Market Financial Systems Teaching Areas: Advanced Financial Accounting, CFO Leadership, Financial Statement Analysis

• Corporate Governance
• Earnings Management
• Voluntary Disclosure
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Dr. CHEN Xia is a Full-time Faculty member and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Accounting at the School of Accountancy (SOA), Singapore Management University (SMU). She serves as Director of the SMU-ZJU Doctor of Business Administration (Accounting & Finance) Program and Recruiting Co-ordinator for the School of Accountancy. Her research focuses on institutional investors, financial analysts, family firms, and earnings restatements, with publications in top-tier journals like Journal of Accounting and Economics and Journal of Financial Economics . Education: PhD in Accounting, University of Chicago, US MBA, University of Chicago, US M.A. in Accounting, Tsinghua University, China B.S. in Management Information System, Tsinghua University, China Dr. Chen’s research interests span corporate governance, auditing, tax aggressiveness, and family firm dynamics. Her work explores how institutional investors and analysts impact corporate disclosures, and the governance mechanisms within family-controlled enterprises. Her awards include the Charles Horngren Fellowship and Deloitte & Touche Doctoral Fellowship. She actively contributes to the academic community through editorial roles at European Accounting Review and peer reviews for major journals like Journal of Accounting Research and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis . Dr. Chen advises several PhD and DBA candidates in accounting, focusing on empirical research methodologies. She also oversees collaborative academic programs between SMU and ZJU.

• Institutional Investors
• Financial Analysts
• Family Firms
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Professor Tan Hun Tong is a Professor in the Division of Accounting at the Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), holding the UOB Chair in Banking. He is also Director of the Centre for Accounting & Auditing Research (CAAR). His academic journey includes a B. Acc (Honors) from NUS, M.A. in Psychology, and Ph.D. in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of Michigan. Research focuses on judgment and decision-making in accounting, leveraging psychological theories and experimentation. Key interests include preparers, users, and intermediaries of accounting information, and institutional/environmental influences on financial judgments. His editorial roles include Editor-in-Chief of Accounting, Organizations and Society , and Editor of Journal of International Accounting Research . Recent work spans critical audit matters, investor decision-making, and auditing standards, reflecting themes in behavioral accounting and regulatory impact. Awards: 2021 ABO Notable Lifetime Contribution Award Public Administration Medal (Silver, 2016) Nanyang Award for Research (2008) Long Service Awards (2015, 2019) Advising and grants: No formal advisee list provided. Active in editorial and AAA committees, emphasizing professional standards and research advocacy. Labs/Teams: Leads CAAR, focusing on accounting and auditing research. Engaged in interdisciplinary projects merging psychology with financial decision-making.

• Accounting
• Psychology
• Financial Reporting
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Heng WANG is a Full-time Professor of Law at the Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University (SMU), since January 2023. Previously, he served as Associate Dean (Faculty Matters & Research) at SMU Law (2024–2025) and held senior positions at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), including Co-Director of the Tsinghua-UNSW Joint Research Centre for International Commercial and Economic Law (2019–2022). He has held visiting and adjunct roles at institutions such as the National University of Singapore, China University of Political Science and Law, and Case Western Reserve University. His education includes a PhD from Southwest University of Political Science and Law (SWUPL, 2008), an LLM (National Top 10 Model Student) from SWUPL (2003), and dual bachelor’s degrees in Law and International Studies (1999–2000). Wang’s research focuses on governance challenges of digital transformation (AI, sustainability, dispute settlement), digital currencies, and China’s role in shaping the international economic order. He has authored influential works on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), CBDCs, and regional economic agreements. His publications appear in journals like the Journal of International Economic Law and World Trade Review . He has received prestigious awards, including the Lee Kong Chian Fellowship (2024–2025), ARC grants, and the Singapore Law Gazette’s Best Feature Article (2023). His work addresses cutting-edge topics such as blockchain governance, CBDC regulatory frameworks, and the future of cross-border financial systems. He actively contributes to global initiatives like the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance and the Future of Blockchain. Wang has advised on international trade and investment disputes and led research centers focusing on China’s economic policies. His academic leadership includes steering committees for the Asian International Economic Law Network and the Society of International Economic Law. He maintains editorial roles at journals like the Journal of World Trade & Investment and the Asia Pacific Law Review .

• Digital Governance
• International Economic Law
• Financial Inclusion
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Henry GAO is a Professor of Law and Lee Kong Chian Fellow at the Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University (SMU), where he has held the position since July 2022. Previously, he served as Associate Professor (2010–2022) and Assistant Professor (2005–2007) at HKU and other institutions. His expertise spans WTO law, international trade, Chinese legal systems, and law & economics. Education: JD (Vanderbilt, 2002), LLM (UCL, 1999), LLB (China Youth University, 1998) Research focuses on WTO governance reforms, China’s trade strategies, digital trade regulations, and the role of state-owned enterprises. He leads over 150 publications, including books like Between Market Economy and State Capitalism (2022) and Paradigm Shift in International Economic Law (2017). Recently, he addresses post-Ukraine War trade dynamics and China’s FTA strategies. Recipient of prestigious awards including the Raymonde I. Paul Scholarship (2002) and Dean’s Scholarship (Vanderbilt, 1999–2002). Active globally as editorial board member of journals like American Journal of International Law and advisor to organizations such as the World Bank and UNESCAP. Teaches courses on WTO law, Chinese law, and international trade policy. Engaged in policy advising, including China’s WTO compliance, digital trade negotiations, and regional trade agreements like RCEP and CPTPP.

• WTO Law
• International Trade Law
• Chinese Law
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Stephen G. Dimmock is a Professor in the Department of Finance at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School and a fellow of the Asian Bureau of Finance and Economics Research. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan. Research Interests: Household Finance Portfolio Choice Financial Misconduct Behavioral Finance Endowment Fund Management Capital Gains Taxation Publications reveal expertise in financial advisor misconduct, portfolio underdiversification, H-1B visa impacts on entrepreneurship, and regulatory oversight of hedge funds. His work appears in journals like the American Economic Review, Journal of Finance, and Management Science. Scientific Awards: Best paper awards at leading international conferences Multiple teaching awards at NUS Teaching: Dr. Dimmock has taught investments, fixed income, and options courses at MBA, MSc, and undergraduate levels.

• Household Finance
• Portfolio Choice
• Financial Advisors
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Prof. HU Jianfeng is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Baruch College, CUNY. His research focuses on asset pricing, capital markets, financial innovation, fintech, and quantitative finance. Notable contributions include studies on option trading's informational role, macro-news embargoes, and order flow volatility's impact on equity costs. Selected awards include the Lee Kong Chian Fellowship (2016-2017) and multiple best paper awards. He has secured research grants totaling over S$140k, including MOE Tier 1 funding for projects on order flow volatility and fiduciary duties. His work has appeared in top journals like the Journal of Financial Economics and Management Science. As a researcher and educator, HU advises students such as ZHONG Yiqiang. His research interests span strategic priorities like digital transformation and growth in Asia, reflecting Singapore's financial hub dynamics.

• Asset Pricing
• Capital Markets
• Financial Innovation
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Aylwin How serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Division of Accounting at the College of Business (Nanyang Business School), Nanyang Technological University, while concurrently holding a partner position at Deloitte & Touche. With over 15 years of public accounting experience, he specializes in multinational clients and Singapore-listed companies within the financial services sector, including banks and asset managers across global jurisdictions. His academic credentials include: MSc in Financial Engineering Professor How's research focuses on practical applications of accounting standards in high-complexity financial environments. He provides technical leadership in valuing financial instruments and resolving advanced accounting challenges, particularly regarding recognition/measurement of derivatives, hedge accounting frameworks, and regulatory disclosure requirements. His work bridges academic theory with real-world implementation through frequent seminars for both corporate clients and professional accounting teams. As a non-practising member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, he contributes specialized expertise in financial sector compliance and internal control systems. His industry engagement spans cross-border coordination with international accounting teams and regulatory bodies, ensuring his academic work remains grounded in evolving global financial practices.

• Accounting
• Financial Instruments
• Derivatives
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Dr. Young Jun CHO is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the Singapore Management University (SMU), School of Accountancy. He joined SMU in 2011 after completing his PhD at Cornell University. His research focuses on financial reporting, voluntary disclosures, corporate governance, and sustainability reporting. He teaches financial accounting, financial accounting for law, and financial statement analysis at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Education: PhD in Management (Accounting), Cornell University, US MS in Management, Cornell University, US MS in Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, US MBA, Yonsei University, South Korea BA, Yonsei University, South Korea His research interests include the interplay between corporate disclosures, managerial incentives, and market efficiency. Recent work examines XBRL adoption, green supply chain disclosures, and the impact of segment reporting on internal capital markets. He has been recognized with awards such as the School of Accountancy Research Award (2012) and the Lee Foundation Fellowship (2011). Dr. CHO's publications span top accounting journals like The Accounting Review and Journal of Accounting Research. His grants and advising contributions are integral to the School of Accountancy's strategic priorities in Corporate Reporting & Disclosure and Sustainable Living initiatives.

• Financial Reporting
• Voluntary Disclosures
• Corporate Governance
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Jungbae Kim is a Full-time Assistant Professor of Accounting and Lee Kong Chian Fellow at the School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University. His research spans accounting oversight, political economy, environmental reporting, and household finance, with a focus on regulatory impacts and sustainability. PhD in Accounting, New York University (2020) MPHIL in Accounting, New York University (2019) MS in Accounting, Seoul National University (2015) BA in Business Administration/Economics, Seoul National University (2013) Kim's work explores how public audit oversight (e.g., PCAOB inspections) influences corporate innovation and risk management, while also analyzing political economy dynamics in government connections and corporate disclosures. His environmental reporting research examines sustainability practices, particularly in supply chains. Recent publications highlight trends in corporate governance, audit quality, and behavioral economics. Awards include the Most Promising Researcher (2022) and Samsung PhD Fellowship (2015–2020). Kim actively contributes to academic service as a reviewer for major accounting conferences.

• Accounting Oversight
• Political Economy
• Environmental Reporting
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Chiraphol New CHIYACHANTANA is an Assistant Professor of Finance (Education) at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU), where he has been a full-time faculty member since 2014. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Memphis and is recognized for excellence in teaching, having received the SMU Excellent Teacher Award and the SMU Most Promising Teacher Award. Research Interests: His work spans asset pricing, capital markets, financial innovation, FinTech, corporate sustainability, green innovation, digital platform business models, and entrepreneurship in Asia. He emphasizes the strategic role of top management and digital transformation in driving innovation. Publications and Contributions: His research has been published in leading journals such as the Journal of Finance , Journal of Financial Markets , and Journal of Banking and Finance . He also co-authored the book A Practitioner’s Guide to Digital Platform Business and contributed influential policy and case studies on cryptocurrency hubs, crowdfunding, and robo-advisory services in ASEAN. Collectively, his articles reflect a strong trend toward digital finance, sustainable business, and innovation in emerging markets. Winner of the SMU Excellent Teacher Award (University-Wide) Winner of the SMU Most Promising Teacher Award (University-Wide) On SMU Dean's Teaching Honour List Outstanding Paper of the Year Award, Journal of Financial Research (2011) Teaching and Advisory: While no students are listed, his teaching-focused rank and accolades suggest a strong commitment to pedagogy and mentorship. His work bridges academic rigor with practical applications in finance and digital innovation. He is actively involved in advancing business education with a strategic focus on digital transformation and growth in Asia. Research and Policy Engagement: He contributes to thought leadership through case studies and policy articles, particularly in digital entrepreneurship and financial inclusion in ASEAN. His work supports the development of sustainable and digitally enabled business ecosystems.

• Asset Pricing
• Capital Markets
• Financial Innovation
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Associate Professor Yun Lou is a Full-time Faculty member and Associate Dean (Research) at the School of Accountancy (SOA), Singapore Management University (SMU). She holds a PhD in Accounting from London Business School (2012). Her research focuses on debt contracting mechanisms and corporate disclosure strategies, with publications in top journals like Journal of Accounting Research and Management Science . She teaches courses on Accounting Thought, Governance, and Financial Statement Analysis. Education : PhD in Accounting, London Business School, 2012 Research Interests : Examines how corporate disclosure practices interact with debt contracts, exploring topics like litigation disclosures' impact on bond terms, accounting quality's role in debt markets, and governance mechanisms driving transparency. Her work bridges accounting information systems, executive compensation, and financial intermediation challenges. Awards : Tier 2 Academic Research Fund (AcRF), MOE Singapore SMU School of Accountancy Research Award (2018 and 2020) Grants & Advising : Guides PhD candidates in accounting research, including Cao Huijing (DBA) and Zhao Yuan (PhD). Her research is supported by Singapore's Ministry of Education funding. Labs/Teams : Contributes to SMU's strategic priorities in Digital Transformation and Sustainable Living through research on corporate governance frameworks and financial reporting innovations.

• Debt Contracting
• Corporate Disclosure
• Financial Reporting Quality
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Yin WANG is an Assistant Professor of Accounting and Co-Director of the Master of Science in Accounting (Data & Analytics) program at Singapore Management University's School of Accountancy (SOA). He holds a PhD in Management Science (Accounting) from HEC Paris and was a Visiting PhD Research Scholar at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Prior to academia, he worked as a Manager in BNP Paribas' Management Control Department. His research focuses on disclosure effects, advertising spillover, financial intermediaries, ESG disclosure, and corporate governance, with publications in Contemporary Accounting Research and The Accounting Review . He has received multiple awards, including the AAA FARS Excellence in Reviewing Award and SMU teaching accolades. Teaching: Courses include Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Private Equity at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Appointments: Ad-hoc reviewer for top journals, co-advisor for PhD students, and faculty coordinator for ACCT101 Financial Accounting. Grants: Singapore MOE Tier 1 Academic Research Fund (2019), SMU Special Research Grant (2018). Dr. Wang is actively involved in doctoral education and industry partnerships, bridging academic research with practice in areas like digital transformation and ESG. He has lived and worked across China, France, the US, the UK, and Singapore.

• Disclosure and Real Effects
• Advertising Spillover Effects in Capital Markets
• Financial Intermediaries
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