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Prof. Dr. Christian Rieck is a Professor of Finance and Economic Theory at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with Faculty 3: Business and Law. He leads the International Finance (B.Sc.) degree program and focuses his research on behavioral finance, game theory, and the future of the financial industry. His work explores digitalization trends, fintech innovations, and the impact of emerging technologies like robo-advisors and robotics on traditional banking systems. Research Interests: Prof. Rieck’s studies span experimental economics, such as analyzing TED Talk success factors, gender/ethnicity biases in hiring, and auction/negotiation dynamics. He also investigates how robotics influences human financial decision-making through trust games. His writings address topics like network effects in Tesla’s strategy and Coase conjecture applications. Publications: Over 40 academic works, including books on game theory, behavioral finance, and financial markets. Notable works include 'Spieltheorie – eine Einführung' (2015), analyses of insider trading in experimental markets (1999), and studies on risk measurement (1997). Recent columns discuss digitalization in finance and Fintech challenges for traditional banks. Grants/Advising: Leads multiple research projects with teams of students and collaborators, including studies on TED Talks, robot-mediated trust games, and gender bias in job selection. No explicit grant details provided in texts. Labs/Teams: Active in experimental finance labs, collaborating with institutions like the Zukunftsinstitut. Research often involves student teams analyzing real-world data (e.g., TED Talk databases, experimental auction setups).

• Market Theory
• Behavioral Finance
• Game Theory
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Dr. Daniel Phong Minh Nguyen is a Lecturer in Finance at Federation University Australia’s Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability (IISS), holding roles as Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator and Business Honours Program Coordinator. He previously taught at La Trobe University and served as a visiting scholar in the Department of Finance at Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China (2019). His qualifications include a B.B.A. from Foreign Trade University, an M.Fin. and Ph.D. from La Trobe University. Research focuses on investment portfolio management, behavioral finance, and quantitative finance, with publications in journals like The European Journal of Finance and International Review of Finance . Key areas include hedge ratio estimation, CEO overconfidence effects, and safe haven asset dynamics. He holds an innovation patent from IP Australia and operates a fintech and tax company. Awards include the 2016 La Trobe Student Union Teaching Award and the 2016 Pro-Vice Chancellor’s Teaching Support Staff Award. Teaching expertise spans Financial Econometrics, International Financial Management, and Banking and Finance.

• Investment Portfolio Management
• Behavioral Finance
• Quantitative Finance
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Rania Francesco is a researcher in the Department of Law, Economics and Sociology at the University of Calabria. She holds the academic rank of Researcher and specializes in mathematical methods applied to economics, actuarial science, and financial systems. Her primary affiliations include teaching roles in quantitative disciplines such as Mathematics for Economics and Finance, Statistics, and Economic Statistics. She has consistently taught these courses since at least 2019, with syllabi and reception hours detailed for multiple academic years up to 2025. Her research spans diverse areas including financial systems analysis, actuarial modeling, and public policy. Notable topics include reverse mortgages, fintech integration with ESG principles, and agent-based models for pension sustainability. She also explores algebraic structures like skew derivations in prime rings, reflecting interdisciplinary interests between pure mathematics and applied economics. Recent work addresses challenges posed by longevity, such as income generation from real estate, and the impact of climate change on financial systems. Rania Francesco has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, with over 25 articles from 2002 to 2025. Her work bridges theoretical mathematics and practical applications in economics, finance, and public policy. She advises students on thesis projects and actively participates in academic governance through departmental roles. Her teaching focuses on equipping students with quantitative tools for economic analysis, with courses emphasizing real-world applications. She maintains regular office hours and coordinates exemption tests for quantitative subjects, ensuring academic rigor and accessibility for students.

• Economics
• Finance
• Actuarial Science
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Annarita Trotta is a full professor of Economics of Financial Intermediaries at the University Magna Græcia of Catanzaro since 2009. She holds a PhD in Business Economics from the University of Naples Federico II and has held academic positions there as a researcher (1995-2001), associate professor (UMG, 2001-2006), and later at UMG until her promotion to full professor. She is a member of the Italian Academy of Teachers of Economics of Intermediaries and Financial Markets and Corporate Finance. Her research focuses on innovative finance for SMEs, banking reputation, alternative finance mechanisms, impact finance including social impact bonds, and ESG integration in financial systems. Her teaching includes courses such as Financial Models and Tools for Public Services and Finance, Entrepreneurship, and ESG Factors: Business Cases . Recent research highlights include analyzing social impact bonds, crowdfunding for smart cities, and sustainable finance frameworks. She has authored/co-authored six books and over 60 scientific publications, contributing to journals like Sustainability , Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management , and Research in International Business and Finance . Her work bridges theoretical contributions with practical applications, emphasizing the role of alternative financing models in addressing societal challenges. She maintains an active editorial role in international journals and has international teaching and research collaborations.

• Sustainable Finance
• Impact Finance
• Social Impact Bonds
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Japheth Jev is a Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at Newman University's Faculty of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies. He holds a B.Sc (Hons) in Economics from the University of Maiduguri (Nigeria) and an M.Sc in Finance and Investment from Birmingham City University (Distinction). A chartered accountant, he belongs to CIMA UK, AICPA USA, and ICAN. Industry Experience: Former CFO in Oil & Gas, over a decade in finance roles Teaching: Develops curricula for management accounting, international finance, and taxation modules Research focuses on financial analytics, AI in finance, cryptocurrency, ESG reporting, and FinTech. He has presented at ICAN-UK workshops on AI applications and at ICAN Nigeria’s summit on tech-driven sustainability reporting. Awards: CISI Education Award 2022, Best Graduate in Finance 2022, Innovative CFO Award 2020 Admin: Maintains B.Sc Accounting & Finance program accreditation via collaborations with CIMA, ACCA, and ICAEW. Publications include studies on cryptocurrency volatility and equity market factor models.

• Financial Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence in Finance
• Cryptocurrency
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Shefali Roy is an Associate Fellow at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. She teaches courses on startups, organizational behavior, ethics, leadership, and decentralized finance. Her professional background includes roles as Founding Partner of SDR Capital (a venture fund focusing on women and diverse entrepreneurs in FinTech), COO/CCO of TrueLayer, CCO at Stripe, and leadership positions at Apple, Christie's, and Goldman Sachs. She serves on the board of Tyro (ASX: TYR) and previously on the Maker Foundation board. Education: RMIT University (Law) London School of Economics (Economics/Finance) University of Oxford (Management) Research Interests: Focuses on ethical technology adoption, regulatory frameworks for FinTech, and leadership in decentralized financial systems. She explores how compliance and innovation intersect in global financial ecosystems. Advising & Governance: Active board member at Tyro (Australian fintech) Prior board involvement with Maker Foundation (DAI stablecoin protocol) Labs/Teams: SDR Capital (venture fund) and academic collaborations at Oxford Saïd Business School.

• FinTech
• Startups
• Ethics
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Ci Ren is a PhD candidate in International Financial Law at King's College London (KCL), where she also serves as a Research Associate in the Dickson Poon School of Law. She concurrently holds a Lecturer position at Queen Mary University of London, teaching LLB courses on Company Law and Corporate Governance. Additionally, she works as a Senior Consultant at Asia Capital Group Ltd. Her PhD thesis focuses on Director and Officer liability insurance across common law jurisdictions and China, supervised by Dr. Lerong Lu and Professor Ozlem Gurses. Her research interests span International Financial Law, Company Law, Insurance Law, and Fintech, with a focus on regulatory frameworks and cross-jurisdictional legal comparisons. Recent work emphasizes China’s potential learning from Western financial safety net mechanisms, SPAC regulatory innovations, and comparative corporate governance principles. Notable publications include a trilogy analyzing cross-jurisdictional financial regulation, comparative studies on SPAC frameworks, and explorations of Chinese securities law reforms. Her work bridges legal theory with practical regulatory challenges in global financial markets. Ci Ren’s academic roles include advising on corporate law matters and contributing to policy discussions on financial stability. She is based at the Dickson Poon School of Law, where her research is integrated with teaching and industry engagement through her consultancy role.

• International Financial Law
• Company Law
• Insurance Law
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ZHU Ruichao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting, Control and Legal Affairs at NEOMA Business School. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2024). His research focuses on corporate ESG disclosure, FinTech innovations, and auditing practices. Teaching areas include financial and management accounting. Key research contributions examine audit quality’s impact on firm innovation in China, pay gap effects on performance, media’s role in corporate lobbying, and military leadership’s influence on philanthropy. His work has been presented at AAA and EAA conferences.

• Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Disclosure
• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Auditing
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Pedro António Ferreira is an invited lecturer at ISCTE Business School, where he teaches across bachelor's, master's, and executive programs. He holds a Master in Corporate Sciences, a bachelor's degree in Management from ISCTE-IUL, and an Accounting degree from ISCAC Coimbra. His professional experience includes leadership roles such as CEO of Overgest/ISCTE, Partner at Paradigma Consulting, and consultant roles at SE.MAR.TE Consulting, BDO International, and MAP-Key Plastics SA. His research focuses on management control systems, strategic decision-making frameworks, integrated reporting, and the impact of emerging technologies on accounting practices. Key interests also include business model innovation, particularly in cultural and sustainability contexts. Notable contributions include co-authoring books on accounting and articles exploring topics like perfume exhibition design, energy efficiency business models, and Rock in Rio's cultural value creation. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in diverse sectors.

• Management Control Systems
• Business Performance Analysis
• Strategic Decision Support Systems
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Jakhongir Kakhkharov is a Senior Lecturer at the Peter Faber Business School within the Faculty of Law and Business. His research focuses on international finance, development economics, and transition economies, with a particular emphasis on remittances, financial development, and policy impacts. He has published extensively in journals such as International Review of Economics and Finance , Review of Pacific Basin Financial Markets and Policies , and Energy , addressing topics ranging from the effects of monetary policies on FinTech firms to the impact of geopolitical conflicts on energy markets. His work also explores household behavior in transition economies, including how remittances influence spending patterns and investment decisions. Notable contributions include analyses of the Russia-Ukraine conflict’s effects on global energy stock returns and the role of remittances in fostering entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan. Research Themes: Corporate governance, Fintech policy, geopolitical economics, household finance, migration economics, and post-Communist transition economies. Recent Trends in Publications: Increasing focus on crisis responses in financial markets, FinTech dynamics, and the interplay between remittances and economic development in post-Soviet regions. His work often combines empirical analysis with policy recommendations, emphasizing real-world applications. Teaching Contributions: Innovations in finance education, including curriculum design and authentic assessment methods for learner-centered teaching.

• International Finance
• Development Economics
• Transition Economies
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Md Ashraful Alam is an Associate Professor of Sustainability at the University of Salford and Programme Leader for MSc Finance. With prior academic experience at the University of York, Leeds Beckett University, and University of Dhaka, he focuses on sustainability, fintech, and corporate governance research. Over 20 publications in 4* and 3* ABS-listed journals Active research in ESG practices, climate risk, and SME financial systems Supervised 7 PhD students to completion Research Trends include fintech's role in climate risk mitigation, ESG governance in energy sectors, and innovative financial strategies for sustainability. His work spans empirical studies in BRICS countries, UK corporate governance, and global financial resilience. No scientific awards explicitly mentioned.

• Sustainability
• Fintech
• Corporate Governance
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Dr. Zakir Hossain serves as a Lecturer in Finance at the School of Economics, Finance and Accounting. He holds a Doctorate in Finance from the University of Western Australia and an MSc from Curtin University, both focused on international financial markets. His primary research investigates: Insider trading patterns and market impacts FinTech innovations and cryptocurrency dynamics Sustainability integration in corporate finance Economic implications of blockchain technologies Recent publications examine Bitcoin's volatility characteristics, corporate waste management in competitive markets, and the relationship between female political empowerment and green finance development. His research on cryptocurrency has received media coverage internationally.

• Insider Trading
• Corporate Finance
• FinTech
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Ada Maria Perez Pico is a Lecturer at the Department of Financial Economy and Accounting within the Faculty of Administration and Business Management at the University of Santiago de Compostela. She holds a Doctorate from the same university with a thesis focusing on investor sentiment and financial markets through social networks (2019). Her research interests center on behavioral finance, social media's impact on market dynamics, sustainability in finance, and cryptocurrency markets. She is affiliated with the CVSO research group (Creation of Sustainable Value in Organizations). Key contributions include analyzing investor sentiment's role in stock returns, cryptocurrency volatility, and sustainability practices in post-COVID industries. Her publications span 15 articles between 2016-2025, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches linking social media analytics with traditional finance theories. Notable themes include digital platforms' influence on stock markets, pandemic-driven economic shifts, and innovative financing models for startups. She has collaborated with advisors like Dra. Angeles López Cabarcos and Dr. Juan Piñeiro Chousa. While no specific awards are listed, her work reflects sustained engagement with cutting-edge topics in financial economics and sustainable value creation.

• Financial Economics
• Behavioral Finance
• Social Media Analysis
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Filippo Claudio Annunziata is an Adjunct Professor of International Financial Regulation at Ca' Foscari University of Venice (since November 2023) and an Associate Professor of Financial Markets and Banking Legislation at Bocconi University, Milan (recognized as Full Professor in 2017). He also holds roles at KU Leuven, the Frankfurt School of Management, and other institutions. His expertise spans financial markets, banking regulations, crypto-assets, Fintech, ESG, and corporate governance. Education: PhD and tenure in Commercial Law from Bocconi University (1994–2008), Economics degree from Bocconi (1987), and Musicaology from the University of Milan (2013). Fluent in Italian, English, French, Spanish, and German, with proficiency in Arabic and Russian. Research interests focus on EU financial regulation, banking union, market abuse, and interdisciplinary studies linking law with arts and humanities. He advises on regulatory frameworks for digital assets, sustainable finance, and cross-border financial innovation. Publications include works on MiCA, AI in finance, sustainable finance governance, and comparative law. He frequently speaks at international conferences on topics like crypto-assets, AI-driven trading, and EU regulatory strategies. Engaged in policy-making through roles in COMI, PRIN projects, and expert committees. Professional roles include senior positions in law firms, audit boards, and as an extraordinary commissioner for financial institutions. Supervises PhD students globally and serves on editorial and advisory boards for prominent legal journals.

• Financial Markets Regulation
• Banking Legislation
• Capital Markets
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Sean Ennis is a Professor of Competition Policy at the University of East Anglia's Norwich Business School and Director of its Centre for Competition Policy. His career spans academia, international organizations, and government roles, including Senior Economist at the OECD, Executive Director of Mauritius' Competition Commission, and economist roles at the European Commission’s DG Competition and U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division. He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley and a BA from Cambridge University. Research focuses on competition policy, antitrust economics, digital markets, and regulatory frameworks. Key areas include market power analysis, innovation economics, and policy impacts in energy, healthcare, and telecommunications sectors. He advises global regulators and governments, contributing to policy development in over 20 countries. Recent projects include analyzing systemic risks in digital services, EU Data Act implications, and regulatory sandboxes for fintech innovation. His work addresses inequality linked to market concentration and digital economy challenges. He leads the Centre for Competition Policy, fostering international collaboration on competition issues.

• Competition Policy
• Antitrust Economics
• Digital Markets
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