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How interest rate cuts could hurt consumer spending

Economics & Finance

Jiang, Griffin Wenxi, Gao, Zhenyu Jiang, Griffin WenxiGao, Zhenyu • 04 December 2025 • 6 mins read

Amid economic stimulus to encourage spending, Chinese Mainland households choose to pay off their mortgages early, a new study finds Featured faculty: Jiang Wenxi and Gao Zhenyu Written by Putro Harnowo During an economic downturn, central banks normally launch a stimulus package to boost economic activity by lowering interest rates. Commercial banks as lenders adjust their […]

What really drives foreign exchange rates?

Economics & Finance

Whelan, Paul Whelan, Paul • 27 November 2025 • 7 mins read

Daily patterns in foreign exchange markets create massive fluctuations worth over US$1 billion, a new study finds Featured faculty: Paul Whelan Written by Ellis Ng and Putro Harnowo Foreign exchange or forex is the largest and most liquid financial market in the world, with a daily trading volume of US$9.6 trillion, according to a 2025 […]

What is left of empty offices and retail shops?

Economics & Finance

Tsang, Desmond Tak-ming Tsang, Desmond Tak-ming • 11 September 2025 • 7 mins read

The new normal leaves commercial property markets in many major cities with vacant premises. A new study offers an answer Featured faculty: Desmond Tsang Written by Putro Harnowo A couple of years have passed since the pandemic subsided and borders reopened. Commercial real estate markets have shown signs of recovery globally, but the progress appears […]

The irresistible rise of financial data scientists

Economics & FinanceInnovation & Technology

Cen, Ling, Jo, Chanik Cen, LingJo, Chanik • 07 August 2025 • 6 mins read

Big data has changed the landscape of capital markets, with an increasing need for financial analysts Featured faculty: Cen Ling and Jo Chanik Written by Putro Harnowo “Data is the new oil,” according to British mathematician Clive Humby in 2006. Many have rushed to get their hands on data since then, and none are more eager […]

Are green investments hurting the futureness of the stock price?

Economics & FinanceSustainability

Yang, George Yong Yang, George Yong • 03 July 2025 • 6 mins read

The rise of sustainable investing is changing the very language of the market, but it may cloud your financial judgment Featured faculty: George Yang Written by Ellis Ng Environmental, social and governance (ESG) are the three words that have transformed the stock market over the past decade. As investors increasingly factor sustainability into their decisions, […]

How exchange rate fluctuations affect stock prices

Economics & FinanceGlobalisation

Zhou, Yuqing Zhou Yuqing • 12 June 2025 • 6 mins read

There is obscurity between exchange-rate changes and stock prices, but a new study suggests that export-driven revenues are closely tied to the dollar’s strength Featured faculty: Zhou Yuqing Written by Shirley Lau Most countries rely on the US dollar for trade and finance, making the greenback the preferred currency for international transactions. It might seem […]

The art of persuasion in startup funding

Economics & FinanceEntrepreneurship

Luo, Dan Luo, Dan • 05 June 2025 • 7 mins read

When dealing with a group of potential investors, entrepreneurs may leverage conflicts or align interests to encourage persuasion or truthful communication Featured faculty: Luo Dan Written by Putro Harnowo Silicon Valley has created an obsession with turning startups into unicorns, and now, with the era of machine learning and artificial intelligence, markets are again rushing […]

When analyst bias becomes fund manager blind spots

Corporate GovernanceEconomics & Finance

Dasgupta, Sudipto Dasgupta, Sudipto • 17 April 2025 • 6 mins read

Analysts offer valuable investment suggestions, but new research reveals the risks of over-relying on narrow information sources Featured faculty: Sudipto Dasgupta Written by Pan Jingyi While individuals often seek advice from familiar sources, seeking multiple opinions before making a decision could be more beneficial, echoing the wisdom of the saying, “Two heads are better than […]

Stock patterns hint at valuable clues for options traders

Economics & Finance

Li, Gang Li, Gang • 10 April 2025 • 6 mins read

A continuous performance of stock price can reveal a predictable pattern that benefits options traders Featured faculty: Li Gang Written by Ellis Ng Stock markets swing up and down, and timing these moves to the advantage of investors is no easy task. Managing risk becomes especially important when heightened volatility cascades into further swings. While stock […]

Will Trump 2.0 be wiser or stronger?

Economics & FinanceGlobalisation

Yuen, Andrew Chi-lok Yuen, Andrew Chi-lok • 20 March 2025 • 8 mins read

The new leader of the global superpower must deal with pressing issues at home and abroad. Can he rise to the occasion and meet the expectations? Featured faculty: Andrew Yuen Written by Putro Harnowo Donald Trump has returned to the helm of the world’s largest economy. The 47th president promised to make America great again, […]

When emerging cities offer better real estate returns

Economics & Finance

Tsang, Desmond Tak-ming Tsang, Desmond Tak-ming • 06 March 2025 • 6 mins read

You have probably heard the old adage, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It’s sound advice, but knowing where to place your eggs is just as important Featured faculty: Desmond Tsang Written by Pan Jingyi The Chinese economy has relied on real estate investment as a surefire path to wealth in the past […]

The risks and rewards of Chinese shadow banking

Economics & Finance

Su, Yang Su, Yang • 20 February 2025 • 6 mins read

A new study finds fiscal stimulus transformed China’s bank lending, increasing shadow banking and exposing strategic shifts under regulatory pressures Featured faculty: Su Yang Written by Putro Harnowo Something lurking in the shadow may sound vicious but believe it or not, “shadow banking” is a legitimate business. Also known as non-bank financial intermediation, shadow banking […]

Is remote auditing the future of financial oversight?

Economics & FinanceInnovation & Technology

Wu, Donghui, Xin, Xiangang Wu, DonghuiXin, Xiangang • 13 February 2025 • 5 mins read

The new normal prompts a shift to virtual working arrangements and a new study finds that remote auditing may become a lasting trend Featured faculty: Wu Donghui, Xin Xiangang Written by Aaron Woolner The pandemic has changed the world for the better or worse. While the borders have been opened and lockdowns have lifted, the […]

The risks of losing underwriters in direct listings

Corporate GovernanceEconomics & Finance

Zhao, Meiling Zhao, Meiling • 28 November 2024 • 5 mins read

Traditional ways of going public rely on investment banks to determine a company’s value and equity price. A new study shows its significance is actually greater than that By Ellis Ng Going public is a big step for companies intending to raise significant capital, reduce debt, and expand operations. Before taking that path, financial institutions […]

Closing the capital gap in China’s banks

Economics & Finance

Luo, Dan Luo, Dan • 14 November 2024 • 6 mins read

A unique monetary policy in the Asian powerhouse creates a financial disparity between state and non-state banks, but the market finds its way By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK When the US Federal Reserve, or the Fed, delivered an interest rate cut in September, its first in four years, the […]

How insurers inflate bond values to mask underperformance

Economics & Finance

Koo, Minjae • 24 October 2024 • 6 mins read

A new study finds that insurance companies investing in bonds are actively changing their external sources that value their investments, but not for good reasons By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK There are many avenues for insurance companies or insurers to invest and generate profits while fulfilling their financial obligations. […]

Sustainable ways to grow cash-burning marketplaces

Economics & FinanceInnovation & Technology

Zhou, Sean Xiang, Zhang, Philip Renyu, Chen, Kevin Hongfan Zhou, Sean XiangZhang, Philip RenyuChen, Kevin Hongfan • 09 October 2024 • 5 mins read

Consumer-to-consumer platforms can overcome significant cash burns and achieve long-term growth by leveraging scarcity, a new study finds By Aaron Woolner Amazon’s three-decade journey from a Seattle garage to a US$1.8 trillion market cap demonstrates the almost limitless potential of two-sided marketplaces in the internet age. It’s a simple concept; match buyers and sellers using […]

Interpreting price momentums in Chinese stock markets

Economics & Finance

Jiang, Griffin Wenxi, Gao, Zhenyu Jiang, Griffin WenxiGao, Zhenyu • 10 September 2024 • 6 mins read

Certain retail investors fuel daily price changes in emerging stock markets, but these fluctuations may be prone to loss By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK There is a tendency for stocks that have performed well in the past to continue performing well in the short term and vice versa. This […]

How to effectively invest in renewable energy

Economics & FinanceSustainability

Wang, Shixin Wang, Shixin • 27 August 2024 • 6 mins read

The high demand for renewable energy is hindered by intermittent output, restraining power companies from meeting their energy target. A new study offers strategies to tackle this predicament By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK In the wake of escalating environmental concerns and the urgent need for sustainable practices, the global business […]

How frictions and biases impair financial markets

Economics & Finance

Shu, Tao • 06 June 2024 • 8 mins read

Ideally, financial markets should function with accurate asset prices, well-informed investors, and managers maximising shareholder value, but the fact has shown otherwise. How can we enhance market efficiency? By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Amid the grand allure of money and wealth in the finance industry, many believe that the […]

The story of failed hedging in the nickel crisis

Economics & FinanceGlobalisation

Au Yeung, Anson Chau-kin Au Yeung, Anson Chau-kin • 02 May 2024 • 6 mins read

Nickel crisis nearly caused the London Metal Exchange and its members to collapse. An expert at CUHK Business School unveils how failure to recognise a thin line between hedging and speculation contributed to the catastrophe By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK The reopening of the global economy has seen strong […]

When wealth grows on inventories

Economics & FinanceGlobalisation

Hsu, Vernon Ning, Wu, Jing Hsu, Vernon NingWu, Jing • 25 April 2024 • 6 mins read

Having an adequate stock of metal is vital for meeting demand in global industries. A new CUHK study reveals that it can also be utilised to make revenue By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Metal is indispensable for modern machinery. As the world’s second-largest economy, China plays a significant role in […]

A simple way to predict bond yields

Consumer BehaviourEconomics & Finance

Jo, Chanik Jo, Chanik • 04 April 2024 • 6 mins read

A new study proposes an easier method to forecast corporate bond premiums: Just consider long-run consumption growth, instead of a complex mix of various factors By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK The first week of 2024 was welcomed by a thriving debt market with almost US$60 billion in bond issuance, […]

When following the crowd weakens crowdfunding

Economics & Finance

Xiao, Yizhou Xiao, Yizhou • 21 March 2024 • 6 mins read

A recent study shows that herd-like behaviour could undermine a crowdfunding project, but establishing an all-or-nothing threshold can counteract this effect By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Startups often face the challenge of securing funding to scale up their operations. How are they going to get their first bucket of gold? […]

Can crypto spring reshape social lending?

Economics & FinanceInnovation & Technology

Kim, Keongtae Kim, Keongtae • 28 February 2024 • 6 mins read

The rising cryptocurrency market influences peer-to-peer lending with higher loan requests and amounts, benefiting tech-savvy investors but raising concerns about inequality, a new study finds By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Amid the predominantly controversial news surrounding cryptocurrency and peer-to-peer (P2P) lending in the past few years, many still believe […]

Corporate GovernanceEconomics & Finance

Zhu, Chunmei Zhu, Chunmei • 22 February 2024 • 7 mins read

Companies can greatly benefit from the wisdom of the credit default swap market and gain insights that enhance managerial learning, especially during uncertain times By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK With the looming threats of inflation and geopolitical tensions, staying on top of macroeconomic developments is crucial. The recent banking […]

Finding path forward after banking crisis

Corporate GovernanceEconomics & Finance

Bain, Thomas Bain, Thomas • 07 February 2024 • 7 mins read

The fall of Silicon Valley Bank and its ripple effects have left businesses wary. In light of the aftermath and market shifts, a banking expert at CUHK Business School offers guidance for navigating the unpredictable times ahead By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK All it took was two days for […]

What and how to disclose when facing banking crisis

Corporate GovernanceEconomics & Finance

Luo, Dan Luo, Dan • 18 January 2024 • 6 mins read

Transparency is crucial for financial stability and preventing banking crisis. But what information should be disclosed? New research shows that revealing specific information can be the key By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK The world is still grappling with the shockwaves triggered by the rapid collapse of the Silicon Valley […]

World Cup Effect: How Do Sleeplessness and Distraction Affect Stocks?

Economics & Finance

Ko, Chiu-yu Ko, Chiu-yu • 17 August 2023 • 5 mins read

Using the World Cup as a proxy, a study shows that lack of sleep from staying up at night and being distracted during trading hours leads to considerably negative stock returns By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge@CUHK Have you ever waited until midnight just for a World Cup game? As a highly anticipated […]

Unlocking the Secrets of the U.S. Interest Rate: How to Forecast Like a Pro

Economics & Finance

Yuen, Andrew Chi-lok Yuen, Andrew Chi-lok • 20 July 2023 • 6 mins read

CUHK scholar shares insights on U.S. interest rate outlook and how to forecast it through a structural framework By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge@CUHK Following a series of 10 consecutive hikes, the U.S. Federal Reserve voted to pause its aggressive campaign of interest rate increases in mid-June. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) […]

Unintended Benefits: How Employment Protection Increases Households’ Stock Market Participation

Economics & Finance

Jo, Chanik Jo, Chanik • 18 May 2023 • 6 mins read

CUHK study finds that employment protection laws can induce households to increase allocation to risky assets and potentially improve their wealth accumulation By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge@CUHK Tens of thousands of people may face a bleak situation since the wave of tech layoffs is continuing in 2023, with over 25,000 people being […]

A Deep Dive into Labour Demand in China

CareerEconomics & Finance

Wu, Jing Wu, Jing • 24 November 2022 • 7 mins read

New report takes a snapshot of the Chinese labour markets and examines in detail the evolving demand for human capital

The Transparency Premium in China’s M&A Market

Economics & Finance

Young, Danqing Young, Danqing • 10 November 2022 • 5 mins read

Study in China finds that investors reward firms which provide more transparent disclosures of their M&A activities

Market Disclosure Timing: A Signal for Earnings Quality?

Economics & Finance

Wang, Angie Xi • 20 October 2022 • 7 mins read

CUHK study looks at whether difference in timing of market disclosures can help predict whether firms manipulate earnings

Are Credit Expansions to Blame for Stock Market Exuberance?

Economics & Finance

Jiang, Griffin Wenxi Jiang, Griffin Wenxi • 13 October 2022 • 8 mins read

New research supports and quantifies causal link between expansions in the supply of credit and increases in equity prices

In a Gig Economy, Do People Work More When Wages Rise?

CareerEconomics & Finance

Shen, Luxi Shen, Luxi • 22 September 2022 • 7 mins read

Study finds that when wages go up, how the supply of labour changes can depend on how the change in pay is communicated

How Should Governments Intervene in Allocation of Anti-Pandemic Resources?

Economics & FinanceSocial Responsibility

Liang, Guo • 25 August 2022 • 7 mins read

Does ensuring market efficiency in the distribution of pandemic-related goods and services necessarily undermine inequality? Researchers at CUHK Business School provide insights into this economic and moral dilemma

China’s Internet Health Marketplace

Economics & Finance

• 16 August 2022 • 5 mins read

Beijing wants to leverage the e-commerce sector’s expertise to address overcrowded hospitals and long waiting times

Do Borrowers Benefit from Using Lucky Numbers?

Economics & Finance

Hu, Maggie Rong • 11 August 2022 • 7 mins read

CUHK research looks at transactions on a peer-to-peer lending platform and finds that loan applications with round-number amounts are less likely to get funded and have worse repayment performance after being funded, relative to those that have lucky-number amounts

Export Quotas: How Should Companies Manage Production?

Economics & FinanceGlobalisation

Gong, Xiting Gong, Xiting • 21 July 2022 • 7 mins read

CUHK research finds that companies would profit more from stockpiling inventory even when sales is restricted by export quotas

Buy, Sell or Hold: Can Culture Influence Analyst Recommendations?

Economics & FinanceGlobalisation

Cao, Ying, Yang, George Yong Cao, YingYang, George Yong • 07 July 2022 • 7 mins read

CUHK research finds that analysts who come from more individualistic cultures are more likely to issue bold earnings forecasts and stock recommendations, but the market usually discounts these bold reports By Jaymee Ng, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge@CUHK Culture shapes the way people work and play. It is also known to affect how people and […]

Black Lives Matter: A Wake-up Call for Investors?

Economics & FinanceSocial Responsibility

Han Yanru • 09 June 2022 • 8 mins read

CUHK research shows that, following the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, U.S. investors raised their relative holdings in companies with high labour equality efforts

Supply Chain Health: A New Way to Predict Credit Ratings

Economics & Finance

Wu, Jing, Zhou, Sean Xiang Wu, JingZhou, Sean Xiang • 12 May 2022 • 7 mins read

Investors have used credit ratings to assess a company's financing risk, but small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are often completely left out of the game. A CUHK Business School-led study promises to level the playing field and change the credit-rating landscape by looking into supply chain factors

Is Climate Change Driving Mutual Funds to Dump High Carbon Bonds?

Economics & FinanceSustainability

Cao, Jay J. • 17 March 2022 • 5 mins read

CUHK study finds mutual funds are likely to display the herd mentality when selling off bonds issued by firms with high carbon emissions

Opening the Black Box of Analyst Forecasts

Economics & Finance

Cen, Ling Cen, Ling • 10 February 2022 • 5 mins read

CUHK researchers develop a new approach of identifying analyst topic-specific skills that causally affect forecast accuracy

Global Economic Growth: Inflation or Double Dip Recession?

Economics & Finance

Kitney Paul • 03 February 2022 • 7 mins read

Inflation will remain a force to be reckoned with, but whether the global economic recovery continues or sputters will depend heavily on the actions of the U.S. Federal Reserve, says CUHK expert

The Rise of Rail Along China’s Belt and Road

Economics & Finance

Yuen, Andrew Chi-lok, Cheung, Waiman Yuen, Andrew Chi-lokCheung, Waiman • 13 January 2022 • 8 mins read

Study looks at how improvements in rail infrastructure along China’s Belt and Road Initiative will impact the maritime freight market as well as benefit countries along the route

Do Equity Analysts Learn from Past Mistakes?

Economics & Finance

Xu, Rosy Ruoxi Xu, Rosy Ruoxi • 06 January 2022 • 6 mins read

Research reveals that equity analysts learn from forecast errors made by fellow analysts on other companies within their coverage portfolio

China Business Knowledge@CUHK’s Top 10 Articles in 2021

CareerConsumer BehaviourCorporate GovernanceEconomics & FinanceEntrepreneurshipLeadershipMarketingSocial ResponsibilityTop 10

Jin, Jenny Qianran, Makino, Shige, , Liu, Ming, Yuen, Andrew Chi-lok, Tse, Edward Cho-che, , Cisternas Vera, Francisco, Li, Wendong, Lau, Dora Chi-sun, Cao, Ying Jin, Jenny QianranMakino, ShigeFong, Wai-mingLiu, MingYuen, Andrew Chi-lokTse, Edward Cho-cheHong, Ying-yiCisternas Vera, FranciscoLi, WendongHu, Maggie RongLau, Dora Chi-sunCao, Ying • 29 December 2021 • 4 mins read

From global supply chain shortages to inflation fears and rising concerns over climate change, for many people doing business in 2021 was probably fraught with a high degree of uncertainty. To illuminate the way ahead, here are this year’s 10 most popular articles, featuring our cutting edge research and expert insights

Why Property Prices in Asia Remained Steady During the Pandemic

Economics & Finance

Liusman, Ervi, Tsang, Desmond Tak-ming Liusman, ErviTsang, Desmond Tak-ming • 02 December 2021 • 6 mins read

CUHK research finds that rents in Asia-Pacific fell dramatically because of the pandemic but property prices stayed strong as investors shifted capital within the overall market

Responding to Activist Short Seller Attacks

Corporate GovernanceEconomics & Finance

Brendel, Janja Brendel, Janja • 25 November 2021 • 8 mins read

Research finds that companies that do not respond to activist short sellers’ allegations are associated with fewer stock price declines and fewer other negative outcomes

The Unknown Benefits of Black Markets

Economics & FinanceSocial Responsibility

Hu, Mandy Mantian Hu, Mandy Mantian • 21 October 2021 • 9 mins read

Research on the license plate market in China’s capital finds that black markets can potentially serve as an auction mechanism to redistribute limited resources to those in need

Are Institutional Investors Taking Stock of Climate Change?

Economics & FinanceSustainability

Choi, DarwinGao, ZhenyuJiang, Griffin Wenxi • 07 October 2021 • 7 mins read

CUHK research shows investors are avoiding investing in high emission stocks due to growing environmental awareness and such actions have led public firms to reduce their carbon footprints

Designing Better Online Platforms for the Gig Economy

Economics & FinanceInnovation & Technology

Ke, Tony Te Ke, Tony Te • 30 September 2021 • 7 mins read

CUHK research shows price renegotiation function introduced by some online freelance work marketplaces may be misused by dishonest clients and get freelancers stuck in underpaid jobs

The Blind Spot of Investing in What You Know

Economics & Finance

Young, Danqing, Zhang, Yinglei Young, DanqingZhang, Yinglei • 26 August 2021 • 7 mins read

CUHK research reveals lack of familiarity may lead U.S. investors to significantly discount the valuation of foreign firms listed in the country’s stock exchanges

Should Governments Run Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds?

Economics & Finance

10 August 2021 • 5 mins read

Private investors in government-owned venture capital have a positive impact

The Unique Role of the State Press in the Chinese Economy

Economics & Finance

Zhang Tianyu • 15 July 2021 • 6 mins read

CUHK research investigates the role played by China’s state-owned media in supplying information vital to the functioning of China’s capital markets

Combating Digital Piracy in China and its Unintended Side Effects

Economics & FinanceSocial Responsibility

Liao, Chenxi Liao, Chenxi • 08 July 2021 • 8 mins read

Research shows a reduction in online piracy in China’s digital publishing sector boosted creative production but also reduced writers’ efforts in engaging with readers

The Bitcoin Bubble: Four Predictions About the Future of Cryptocurrency

Economics & FinanceInnovation & Technology

07 June 2021 • 7 mins read

The market is filled with irrational exuberance when it comes to Bitcoin, and this could affect whether or not the cryptocurrency becomes a legitimate form of payment in the near future

The Road to Privatisation

Economics & Finance

Xie Jin • 03 June 2021 • 6 mins read

Findings from a new study led by CUHK Business School researchers has shed new light on Chinese State-Owned Enterprises' (SOEs') responses to anticipated privatisation, and the effects of operating efficiency in their foreign businesses on these enterprises' profitability

Alternative Investment Strategies: When REITs Meet Options

Economics & Finance

Cao, Jay J.Zhan, Xintong • 27 May 2021 • 8 mins read

CUHK research finds that prices of REIT options reflect the information of informed traders and can be used to predict future REIT returns.

The Spectre of Rising Inflation

Economics & Finance

Kitney Paul • 13 May 2021 • 8 mins read

There’s no avoiding a new inflationary world, at least in the short-term, says CUHK expert

Fintech: Friend or Foe to Financial Stability?

Economics & FinanceInnovation & Technology

Yeh, Jason Jia-hsing Yeh, Jason Jiah-sing • 06 May 2021 • 7 mins read

Research finds that FinTech innovations can enhance the stability of financial institutions in emerging markets and even improve their profitability

How Political Turnover Affects Tax Avoidance Among China’s SOEs

Corporate GovernanceEconomics & Finance

Wu, Donghui Wu, Donghui • 15 April 2021 • 6 mins read

Research study reveals China’s state-owned enterprises engage in less tax avoidance behaviour in with a view to receiving subsidies or political favours from newly appointed local government officials

Did a Stamp Duty Hike in China’s Stock Market Turn into Whack-A-Mole Game?

Economics & Finance

Jiang, Griffin Wenxi Jiang, Griffin Wenxi • 18 March 2021 • 7 mins read

Research reveals China’s policy aimed at controlling trading frenzy in the stock market led to unexpected warrant market bubble

Fund Analysis: A Problem of ‘Mutual’ Attraction

Economics & FinanceInnovation & Technology

Si Cheng • 04 March 2021 • 7 mins read

New research shows naïve retail investors chase machine-led fund ratings while ignoring analysts’ outperforming predictions

Financial Analyst Forecasts: Does the Media Matter?

Economics & Finance

Cao, Ying Cao, Ying • 18 February 2021 • 4 mins read

CUHK research finds that financial analysts in countries with stronger media competition tend to form more accurate, less biased and less dispersed forecasts

Hong Kong Property Prices: Is There a 2047 Discount?

Economics & Finance

Hu, Maggie Rong • 11 February 2021 • 6 mins read

Research looks at whether property prices in Hong Kong have been affected by the coming end of ‘one country, two systems’ governance arrangement in 2047

COVID-19 Vaccine Development Heralds ‘New Era’ for China’s Pharmaceutical Industry

Economics & FinanceInnovation & Technology

Cliff Chau • 04 February 2021 • 7 mins read

CUHK expert highlights the country’s success in producing effective vaccines can be seen as a milestone achievement and a symbol for the pharmaceutical industry’s future capability

Why Coal Exports to China are Finished (and What To Do About It)

Economics & Finance

26 January 2021 • 5 mins read

China is moving away from burning coal for power because of sustainability concerns, and it's time Australia faced this reality and reconsidered its coal export future

Can Traceable Product Labels Ensure Product Quality and Authenticity?

Corporate GovernanceEconomics & Finance

Zhu, Kaijie Zhu, Kaijie • 21 January 2021 • 8 mins read

CUHK research suggests that adopting traceability in product label systems may increase the burden on product certification organisations in quality assurance

Short Selling in Emerging Markets: Good News or Bad?

Corporate GovernanceEconomics & Finance

Young, Danqing Young, Danqing • 15 October 2020 • 5 mins read

CUHK research study finds short selling could reduce bad news hoarding in emerging markets

Is There a Silver Lining in Unemployment?

CareerEconomics & Finance

Zhang, Michael Xiaoquan • 24 September 2020 • 5 mins read

CUHK research reveals how unemployment could lead to contributions of public good

The Limitations of Using Artificial Intelligence to Pick Stocks

Economics & FinanceInnovation & Technology

Si Cheng • 27 August 2020 • 4 mins read

CUHK study finds returns plummeted when artificial intelligence algorithms were limited to easy to trade and cheap stocks

Private Firms and SOEs: Should They Be Subsidised Equally?

Economics & Finance

Lien Jaimie • 06 August 2020 • 5 mins read

New study contributes to discussion regarding whether state-owned enterprises and private companies should be given equal treatment in receiving government subsidies

COVID-19: Which Companies Are More Immune?

Economics & Finance

Xie, Wensi Xie, Wensi • 21 May 2020 • 6 mins read

CUHK research finds, amid pandemic uncertainty, markets penalised some companies less than others

Fighting (and Failing) to Cool Chinese Property Prices

Consumer BehaviourEconomics & Finance

Yang, Zoe Yang Yang, Zoe Yang • 12 March 2020 • 6 mins read

CUHK research reveals that measures limiting property purchases appear less than entirely effective in cooling housing prices

The Rising Importance of Chinese Monetary Policy

Economics & Finance

Kitney Paul • 06 February 2020 • 6 mins read

Expert expects the influence of Chinese monetary policy to rise as the country’s share of the global economy increases

The Audit Cost of Being on China’s Hurun Rich List

Corporate GovernanceEconomics & Finance

Wu, Donghui Wu, Donghui • 23 January 2020 • 5 mins read

Research finds auditors tend to charge higher fees or use stronger language in audit opinions against clients listed on China’s rich list

How Effective are Bike Sharing Programmes in Shortening the Morning Commute?

Economics & FinanceInnovation & Technology

Lien Jaimie • 12 December 2019 • 5 mins read

Research shows those making shorter trips as well as commuting later in the morning are more likely to arrive at work early.

The Unstoppable Housing Market in Hong Kong

Economics & FinanceGlobalisation

Hu, Maggie Rong • 21 November 2019 • 5 mins read

CUHK research reveals how cross-border immigrations affect the housing price and property investment return in Hong Kong

Is Digitization the Key to Private Markets Going Mainstream?

Economics & Finance

Chew, Seen-meng Chew, Seen-meng • 19 September 2019 • 5 mins read

CUHK and industry experts analyse the drivers behind the pendulum shift from public to private markets and the role of digitization in the way forward

Do Daily Price Limits Stabilize Stock Markets?

Economics & Finance

Jiang, Griffin Wenxi, Gao, Zhenyu Jiang, Griffin WenxiGao, Zhenyu • 18 July 2019 • 5 mins read

CUHK research shows the popularity of daily price limits as a market stabilization mechanism counterproductive By Jaymee Ng, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Investing in stock market is both risky and rewarding. Buy low and sell high is probably the most familiar technique to make money in the stock market as stock prices […]

Securities Token Offerings: The Next Big Thing?

Economics & Finance

Chew, Seen-meng Chew, Seen-meng • 13 June 2019 • 6 mins read

CUHK expert shares insights on Securities Token Offerings being the next trend in cryptocurrency community

How to Reduce Risk in Peer-To-Peer Lending

Economics & Finance

Hu, Maggie Rong • 21 March 2019 • 6 mins read

CUHK research reveals the tactic used by default lenders in Chinese online lending platforms

Does CSR Influence Our Investment Behaviour?

Economics & FinanceSocial Responsibility

Cao, Jay J. • 17 January 2019 • 5 mins read

An accelerated trend of socially responsible investing has changed the equilibrium of market efficiency, CUHK research reveals

Perception of Corrupt Acts: East vs. West

Economics & Finance

Hong, Ying-yi • 10 January 2019 • 6 mins read

A CUHK study reveals how Chinese differs from Americans in their perceptions of bribery By Jaymee Ng, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge@CUHK Corruption is a major threat faced by China and anyone who wants to do business in the country. In recent years, the Chinese government’s crackdowns in corruption has led to some success.  In […]

How Observing Punishment Affects Potential Offenders: A China Study

Corporate GovernanceEconomics & Finance

Xie jin • 13 December 2018 • 5 mins read

CUHK research reveals an alternative and inexpensive mechanism governing listed SOEs.

Does Our Attention to Global Warming Affect Stock Prices?

Economics & Finance

Gao, Zhenyu, Jiang, Griffin Wenxi Choi, DarwinGao, ZhenyuJiang, Griffin Wenxi • 04 June 2018 • 6 mins read

People revise their beliefs about global warming when experiencing abnormally warmer climate, research by CUHK Business School reveals

Does Mandatory Rotation of Audit Partners Improve Audit Quality?

Economics & Finance

Zhang Tianyu • 12 April 2018 • 5 mins read

A China's study by CUHK Business School shows that the mandatory rotation of audit partners enhance the audit quality of a firm

Green Finance: Hong Kong’s Next Opportunity

Economics & Finance

Chan, Kalok • 11 December 2017 • 5 mins read

Hong Kong government should act fast to catch up with the megatrends of developing green finance markets

Are Budget Airlines the Savior to All?

Economics & Finance

Simon Lee • 20 November 2017 • 4 mins read

Cathay Pacific Airways announced to cut 600 jobs to reverse losses. Some critics suggested the company should launch budget airlines to survive. However, will it work?

How Beauty Influences Financial Forecast Performance

Economics & Finance

Yang, George Yong, Cao, Ying Yang, George YongCao, Ying • 28 February 2017 • 6 mins read

In the financial industry, good looks can bring easier access to critical information and more accurate forecast performance, as a study by CUHK Business School reveals

Sure Win: New Study on Option Pricing Suggests Arbitrage Opportunities

Economics & Finance

Cao, Jay J. • 01 September 2016 • 7 mins read

A cutting-edge option pricing research reveals flaws in the derivatives markets. The results have turned heads on Wall Street and may rewrite the manual on trading strategies

The Long Road to Diversifying Chinese Media

Economics & Finance

Zhang Tianyu • 07 December 2015 • 7 mins read

Given that the media in China is controlled by the government, will conglomeration of the media industry ultimately yield a more diverse and transparent media?

Do International Partnership Help Firms Share Resources, Costs and Risks?

Economics & Finance

28 October 2015 • 4 mins read

Firms can use international strategic alliances to gain access to external resources and also to spread costs and risks.But does it work in high-tech industries?

Pros and Cons of Procurement Outsourcing in China

Economics & Finance

Hsu, Vernon Ning, Zhu, Kaijie Hsu, Vernon NingZhu, Kaijie • 13 October 2015 • 5 mins read

Many large multinational corporations outsource their production to Chinese manufacturers to cut cost. Should they outsource component procurement to them as well?

Alibaba’s Stock Structure: Love It or Hate It?

Economics & Finance

Wang, Cong • 21 November 2014 • 5 mins read

Why does Alibaba insist on its partnership structure and what are the pros and cons of this unique stock structure?

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