This paper examines relationships between theory of financial risk and size. Based on the work of Makridakis / Taleb [2009] and Taleb / Tapiero [2009], presents the problems of excessive risk and imbalances caused by the size of firms. Markets mixed on firm growth traps externalities can...

This study compares the performance of autoregressive conditional heteroscedastic (ARCH) model and autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model in term of relationship detection. The daily, weekly, and monthly data are used from 2005 to 2019 to explore the dynamic linkages among KSE 100, S&P 500,...

Although developing economies are more volatile, firms in developed countries hold more cash and less debt. We show that despite greater aggregate and industry stability, the performance and balance sheets of individual firms in developed countries are more volatile. In developing countries,...

In this study, we examine characteristics of Specified Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) used as a financing tool for companies from China in period 2004-2011. We offer the evidence that, similarly to evidence from studies on reverse mergers focusing on China, SPACs that focus on China are...

In this paper, using network tools, I analyse systemic impacts of liquidity shocks in interbank market in case of endogenous haircuts. Gai, Haldane and Kapadia (2011) introduce a benchmark for liquidity crisis following haircut shocks, and Gorton and Metrick (2010) reveal the evidence from...

There is a hot debate on whether internationally diversified and or industrially diversified strategy gains premium or discount on firm value. Most of the empirical studies on this topic were conducted in developed markets. However, Indonesia, as an emerging market, offers its unique...

The paper aims to recover the critical role of banks in defining the relationship between Financial Development and growth. We hypothesize that Banks can positively motivate templatized GDP growth. A System GMM estimation of GDP growth in a sample of high growth emerging markets from Asia...

What factors drive the valuation of Bitcoin and other crypto-assets? We use a novel measure and show that [1] Sentiments in Bitcoin drive the price action and have a material effect on returns [2] Sentiments in Bitcoin drive the valuation of other cryptocurrency assets [3] Sentiments in Bitcoin...

This study examines the stock market reactions to the announcements and issuances of 402 ESG bonds from 153 listed Japanese firms, employing an event study methodology. Results show strong positive market reactions to green bonds and transition bonds, while sustainability bonds evoke modest...

This study analyzes the effectiveness of bank risk management in ASEAN countries and examines the specific role of risk governance in enhancing a bank's risk management effectiveness. Our results show that the risk management effectiveness of banks in ASEAN countries is low. Furthermore, by...