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Dr. Alexia Ventouri is an Associate Professor (Reader) in Banking & Finance at King’s Business School, King’s College London, and Director of the Banking & Finance MSc program. She holds a PhD and MSc in Finance from the University of Essex and a BSc in Economics from the University of Piraeus. Her research focuses on empirical finance, corporate governance, financial regulation, and environmental finance, with a particular emphasis on banks’ financial and social performance, stability, and corporate reputation. She has authored over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, including work in Review of Finance, British Journal of Management, and Journal of Banking and Finance.
Education:
- PhD in Finance, University of Essex (2006–2010)
- MSc in International Finance, University of Essex (2004–2005)
- BSc in Economics, University of Piraeus (2000–2004)
Research Interests: Environmental Finance, Corporate Governance, Financial Regulation, Bank Stability, and ESG Integration. She explores topics such as corporate pollution abatement, reputational risk, and the impact of regulatory frameworks on financial institutions.
Teaching and Supervision: Teaches modules like Commercial and Investment Banking (MSc) and Risk Management (MSc), with student evaluations averaging 4.7/5. Supervises PhD students in areas like green investment determinants and banking stress testing. Over 150 MSc dissertations supervised across King’s, Brunel, and Sussex Universities.
Grants and Awards:
- King’s Education Teaching Awards (2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023)
- Supervisor Excellence Award Nomination (2024)
- Research funding includes projects on climate finance, women in finance, and financial stability regulation.
Administrative Roles:
- Director of MSc Banking & Finance (2022–present)
- External Examiner for Sussex Business School and London Institute of Banking and Finance
- Member of Qatar Centre for Global Banking and Finance and Data Analytics for Finance and Macro (DAFM)
