Carlos Manuel da Silva Pacheco Pinheiro

Carlos Manuel da Silva Pacheco Pinheiro is an Associate Professor at Universidade Europeia in Lisbon, Portugal, specializing in Finance and related disciplines. With over 30 years of experience as a banking industry manager, his expertise spans negotiation, business planning, and entrepreneurship. He holds a PhD in Finance from ISCTE Business School (Lisbon University Institute). His research focuses on Financial Institutions, Financial Markets, International Economics, Governance, and Behavioral Finance, conducted through affiliations with the Business Research Unit (BRU) at Lisbon University Institute and the Territorial Transitions & Wellbeing (T2WELL) research group.

Education:

• PhD in Finance, ISCTE Business School, Lisbon University Institute

Research Interests: His work bridges academic theory and practical finance, addressing topics like regulatory compliance in banking, cross-border financial activities, and the integration of payment markets. Recent studies explore the impact of regulatory frameworks (e.g., Fundamental Review of the Trading Book) and the role of non-executive directors in governance structures.

Grants & Projects:

• Coordinator of projects such as “The role and effectiveness of non-executive directors” (Universidade Europeia, €5k, 2023–2024)
• Lead investigator on multiple IDI&CA-funded projects (IPL, €5k each), including “Lending” (2018–2019) and “Managerial Sentiment” (2017–2018)

Labs/Teams: Active in the Business Research Unit (BRU) and the T2WELL group, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects involving financial stability, international economics, and behavioral finance.