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How interest rate cuts could hurt consumer spending
Jiang, Griffin Wenxi, Gao, Zhenyu • Jiang, Griffin Wenxi • Gao, 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?
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?
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, Ling • Jo, 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
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
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
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, Donghui • Xin, 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
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
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 Xiang • Zhang, Philip Renyu • Chen, 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
Jiang, Griffin Wenxi, Gao, Zhenyu • Jiang, Griffin Wenxi • Gao, 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
• 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 Ning • Wu, 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
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 […]
Predicting market trends with credit derivative insights
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?
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
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
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
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
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?
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?
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?
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
• 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?
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, Ying • Yang, 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
Wu, Jing, Zhou, Sean Xiang • Wu, Jing • Zhou, 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
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?
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
Yuen, Andrew Chi-lok, Cheung, Waiman • Yuen, Andrew Chi-lok • Cheung, 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?
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 Qianran • Makino, Shige • Fong, Wai-ming • Liu, Ming • Yuen, Andrew Chi-lok • Tse, Edward Cho-che • Hong, Ying-yi • Cisternas Vera, Francisco • Li, Wendong • Hu, Maggie Rong • Lau, Dora Chi-sun • Cao, 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
Liusman, Ervi, Tsang, Desmond Tak-ming • Liusman, Ervi • Tsang, 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, Darwin • Gao, Zhenyu • Jiang, 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
Young, Danqing, Zhang, Yinglei • Young, Danqing • Zhang, 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?
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
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
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
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
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?
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?
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?
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)
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?
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?
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?
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
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?
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?
Jiang, Griffin Wenxi, Gao, Zhenyu • Jiang, Griffin Wenxi • Gao, 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?
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
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
• 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?
Gao, Zhenyu, Jiang, Griffin Wenxi • Choi, Darwin • Gao, Zhenyu • Jiang, 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?
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
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?
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
Yang, George Yong, Cao, Ying • Yang, George Yong • Cao, 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
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
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?
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
Hsu, Vernon Ning, Zhu, Kaijie • Hsu, Vernon Ning • Zhu, 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?
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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