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Zhifu Xie is a Lecturer at the University of Brighton, specializing in Economics and Fintech. She holds a PhD in Economics from Coventry University (2021), an MSc in Investment Management (2016), and a BA in Business Management and Mathematics from the University of Sheffield. Her research focuses on macroeconomics, fintech innovation, financial resilience, and SME finance, with regional emphasis on ASEAN markets.
Education History:
- PhD in Economics, Coventry University (2021)
- MSc Investment Management, Coventry University (2016)
- BA Business Management & Mathematics, University of Sheffield
Research interests include digital finance accessibility, fintech's role in economic resilience, and policy frameworks for inclusive growth. Recent work analyzes post-pandemic fintech market recovery and ASEAN digital finance ecosystems. She contributed to global reports on fintech resilience (World Economic Forum).
Recognized with an Associate Fellowship for the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Active in teaching economics, finance, and fintech at undergraduate, master's, and MBA levels. Previously affiliated with the University of Cambridge and Aston University.
Research collaborations involve institutions globally, with projects focusing on ASEAN financial integration and pandemic impact analysis. Leads the Digital Innovation and Transformation Research Excellence Group at Brighton.
