Rong Qi

Rong Qi, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Economics at The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, St. John's University. She holds a Ph.D. in Finance and Economics from Columbia University (2002), an MA from Columbia (2000), an MA in Economics from Ohio State University (1996), and a BS in Mathematics from Renmin University (pre-1994). Her research focuses on financial markets, corporate finance, and international economics, with notable work on return predictability, accruals analysis, and IPO pricing. She has held academic fellowships and worked in asset management at ING-Aeltus, developing trading systems and analyzing financial markets.

Education:

• PhD in Finance and Economics, Columbia University (2002)
• MA in Finance and Economics, Columbia University (2000)
• MA in Economics, Ohio State University (1996)
• BS in Mathematics, Renmin University (pre-1994)

Research Interests: Her work examines return predictability through accruals, cross-country investment dynamics, stock repurchase strategies, and market microstructure. She explores how information asymmetry and analyst behavior influence corporate valuation and diversification discounts.

Publications Trends: Her articles span equity market analysis, IPO pricing mechanisms, and regulatory impacts (e.g., SOX Act). Recent work investigates the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect's effects on share premiums and skewness effects in portfolio risk reduction.

Awards:

• Distinguished Student Award, Renmin University

Teaching & Grants: Teaches courses in corporate finance and international banking. Recipient of Columbia University Doctoral Fellowship (1996-2000) and Ohio State Graduate Fellowship (1994-1996). Advised on financial risk strategies at ING-Aeltus, focusing on trading systems and portfolio performance measurement.