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Professor Barbara Casu is the Deputy Dean, Faculty and Research at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), part of City, University of London. She holds the academic rank of Professor of Banking and Finance and serves as Head of the Faculty of Finance. Her research expertise spans systemic risk, banking strategies, financial regulation, and gender diversity in finance. She leads the prestigious Centre for Banking Research and collaborates with global institutions like the IMF, European Commission, and SWIFT Institute. Professor Casu’s leadership focuses on fostering research excellence, attracting top talent, and enhancing academic environments. Her contributions were highlighted in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), where Bayes ranked 5th in the UK for research quality. She advocates for policies that balance financial stability with innovation, particularly in post-pandemic contexts.
In her role as Deputy Dean, she emphasizes resource allocation, peer support, and creating an optimal environment for researchers. Her academic leadership includes overseeing faculty development and strategic initiatives. Notable contributions include authoring the globally recognized Introduction to Banking (Pearson FT) and organizing major finance events such as the annual Mais Lecture. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical policy implications, addressing challenges like banking sector sustainability, digital transformation, and regulatory reforms across Europe, MENA, and African regions.
Professor Casu’s research portfolio includes groundbreaking studies on bank business models, liquidity management, and the impact of gender diversity on misconduct. She has published extensively on systemic risk, shadow banking, and post-crisis banking reforms. Her interdisciplinary approach addresses both macroeconomic and micro-level financial dynamics, influencing both academic discourse and industry practices.
