Siema Hashemi

Dr Siema Hashemi is a Lecturer serving as Module Co-ordinator for "Digital Banking and Global Payment Systems" (ACFI828) in the 2024-25 academic year, specializing in banking regulation and financial supervision.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Banking Regulation and Supervision from the Center for Monetary and Financial Studies (CEMFI), Madrid, supervised by Prof. Rafael Repullo, investigating resolution policies' ex-ante effects on bank investment decisions and financial stability implications of consolidation.
• MSc in Finance and Economics from CEMFI.
• MSc in Finance and Accounting from Goethe University Frankfurt.

Her research integrates theoretical banking models with regulatory policy analysis, examining how resolution frameworks influence risk-taking behavior and investment strategies in financial institutions. She analyzes systemic implications of bank mergers and consolidation within the broader context of financial stability, with particular attention to supervisory mechanisms in the European banking sector.

Prior professional experience includes traineeship in the Single Supervisory Mechanism at the European Central Bank and credit analyst role at Deutsche Leasing in Germany, providing practical insights into banking operations and regulatory implementation.