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Research on Corporate Finance and Financial Economics

A special issue of FinTech (ISSN 2674-1032).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2023) | Viewed by 4502

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Khan

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Faculty of Economics, Asia-Australia Business College, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110136, China
Interests: corporate finance; accounting; financial economics
Dr. Rana Muhammad Ammar Zahid

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School of Accounting, Yunnan Technology and Business University, Kunming 651700, China
Interests: accounting and finance; financial markets; financial reporting standards; corporate governance; ESG

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The fields of Corporate Finance and Financial Economics have seen significant growth and development in recent years, and there is growing interest in understanding the impact of technology, big data, and artificial intelligence on financial markets and financial decision making. The goal of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to present their latest research and findings in this field.

Research in this area covers a wide range of topics, including corporate governance, risk management, behavioral finance, and the impact of technology on financial markets. The field is constantly evolving and the future trend is likely to be focused on the integration of technology and big data into corporate finance and financial economics. The aim of this research is to understand how corporations can optimize their financial decisions and how financial markets can be made more efficient.

The future trend in this field is likely to focus on the integration of technology, big data, and artificial intelligence into corporate finance and financial economics. As financial markets continue to evolve, the use of these technologies will become increasingly important in understanding the behavior of corporations and financial markets. Furthermore, the field is likely to continue to evolve to better understand the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on financial decision making.

We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to:

  • The impact of technology on financial markets and financial decision making
  • The role of behavioral finance in corporate financial decision making
  • The integration of ESG factors into financial decision making
  • The role of big data and artificial intelligence in financial decision making
  • The impact of monetary policy on financial markets and corporations
  • The effect of government regulation on financial markets and corporations
  • The development of financial markets in emerging economies
  • The impact of the gig economy on financial markets and corporations
  • Risk management in corporations and financial markets
  • Corporate governance and shareholder activism
  • Risk management in financial institutions
  • The role of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in financial decision making
  • Corporate financing decisions and capital structure
  • The effects of financial regulation on financial markets
  • Corporate social responsibility and its impact on financial performance
  • The impact of monetary policy on financial markets
  • The role of market liquidity in financial decision-making
  • The impact of corporate transparency on financial markets
  • The role of dividend policy in corporate finance
  • The impact of financial innovation on financial markets
  • The role of credit ratings in financial decision making
  • The relationship between corporate finance and macroeconomics.

We encourage submissions from researchers in academia, industry, and government institutions. The submissions should be original, unpublished work and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Dr. Muhammad Kaleem Khan
Dr. Rana Muhammad Ammar Zahid
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. FinTech is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1000 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • corporate finance
  • financial economics
  • capital structure
  • corporate governance
  • capital markets
  • investment analysis
  • capital budgeting
  • mergers and acquisitions
  • financial risk management
  • financial reporting
  • corporate valuation
  • corporate social responsibility
  • financial regulation
  • financial innovation
  • behavioral finance
  • corporate financial strategy
  • capital allocation
  • financial intermediation
  • financial stability
  • financial crises

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The Effect of Leadership Styles on the Growth of Fintech Start-Ups in Zambia
by Progress Choongo, Mungu Chileshe, Christine Nakamba Lesa, Bruce Mwiya and Thomas Kweku Taylor
FinTech 2023, 2(4), 698-717; https://doi.org/10.3390/fintech2040039 - 6 Nov 2023
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The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between the leadership styles of leaders of financial technology (Fintech) start-ups and firm growth. A quantitative design employing a cross-sectional survey with the use of a Likert questionnaire was conducted on the leaders [...] Read more.
The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between the leadership styles of leaders of financial technology (Fintech) start-ups and firm growth. A quantitative design employing a cross-sectional survey with the use of a Likert questionnaire was conducted on the leaders of top-performing Fintech firms in Zambia, as recognized by Tracxn in its May 2020 report. This study focuses on three leadership styles: transformational leadership, transactional leadership, and laissez-faire leadership. The most significant result is that transformational leadership is strongly associated with the growth of Fintech start-ups in Zambia, while transactional leadership plays a limited role. The association between laissez-faire leadership and firm growth is positive but weak. The research makes two main contributions to the literature in the field of Fintech. First, the findings can help researchers explain leadership styles that predict the growth of Fintech start-ups. Second, founders of Fintech firms will understand the most important leadership styles that can lead to the growth of start-ups. The limitations of this study relate to the sample size, the need to consider other readership styles, and the use of qualitative and longitudinal designs that would provide more insights and validation. Full article
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Validation of Challenges for the Development of the Marketing Plan for Startups Considering the Post-COVID-19 Reality: An Exploratory Analysis of the Brazilian Context Using Lawshe’s Method
by Ana Carla Magalhães Nascimento, Nathália de Kassia Galdino Oliveira, Verônica de Menezes Nascimento Nagata, Reimison Moreira Fernandes and Vitor William Batista Martins
FinTech 2023, 2(3), 560-571; https://doi.org/10.3390/fintech2030032 - 20 Aug 2023
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Background: The post-COVID-19 scenario has demonstrated the increasing importance of marketing for organizations, as retailers and entrepreneurs have had to adapt to new ways of selling their products and services. In this regard, this research aimed to identify challenges for developing the marketing [...] Read more.
Background: The post-COVID-19 scenario has demonstrated the increasing importance of marketing for organizations, as retailers and entrepreneurs have had to adapt to new ways of selling their products and services. In this regard, this research aimed to identify challenges for developing the marketing plan of startups and validate them from the perspective of managers in the field, considering the market characteristics inherent to the post-COVID-19 era; Methods: To achieve this, a literature review and a survey were conducted among professionals in the field. The collected data were analyzed using the quantitative Lawshe method. Results: The results indicate that, for the development of the marketing plan of startups considering the post-COVID-19 reality, it is important to prioritize overcoming the challenges of “Consumer behavior pattern change”, “Differentiation from the competition”, “Digital expansion”, “Innovation capacity of companies”, “Creation of transformative marketing”, and “Reevaluation of marketing channels in the post-pandemic period”; Conclusions: Therefore, it can be concluded that these challenges reflect the main concerns and obstacles faced by startups in building effective marketing strategies and striving for a competitive position in the market. By recognizing and understanding these challenges, startups will be better prepared to face adversity and seize opportunities in this new market context. Full article
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The Case for RFID-Enabled Traceability in Cash Movements
by Lance Decker and Ben Zoghi
FinTech 2023, 2(2), 344-373; https://doi.org/10.3390/fintech2020020 - 16 Jun 2023
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Cash movements between banks and customers are often conducted through armored courier services. These armored couriers are hesitant to adopt new technologies because the business’s nature requires well-documented custody transfers of cash bags. Often, these transfers are still based on paper receipts. The [...] Read more.
Cash movements between banks and customers are often conducted through armored courier services. These armored couriers are hesitant to adopt new technologies because the business’s nature requires well-documented custody transfers of cash bags. Often, these transfers are still based on paper receipts. The researchers believe that using radio frequency identification (RFID) and an application programming interface (API) between all parties in the cash management ecosystem reduces cost, improves efficiency, and increases capacity. To alleviate the hesitancy of armored couriers, a simulation model is made that operates much like an existing 45-vehicle branch. Once the model was validated, changes were made to the model to adopt the API interfaces and RFID systems required. In addition, an RFID-based sorting robot was implemented. A comparison focused on the workforce utilization of armored vehicle crews and branch tellers. As expected, the resulting model significantly reduces staffing requirements, improves efficiency, and increases capacity. The operational behaviors of tellers were reduced by 79%, and truck route durations were reduced by 43%. The expectation is that this research will help armored couriers see the advantages of adopting such a system and spur additional investigation of the solution. Finally, the cost of the system and operational savings were put into a return on investment/payback period calculation, revealing an annual savings of approximately USD 2.2 million after a one-year payback period. Full article
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