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Highlights

Due to their expertise and global reputation, members of the Institute of European Finance feature frequently in the national and international media. In addition, members often write short blogs in response to current events, disseminate research findings, and inform a wide array of stakeholders. Details of media coverage and appearances, and blogs, can be found below.

• Welcome to Dr. Lara Haddad, who has joined BBS as a visiting researcher for a year from 16/04/2024. Lara is an Associate Professor of Accounting at Yarmouk University (Jordan). She will be working with Khaled on a project on the impact of Fintech on earnings management.
• Ed Jones’s monthly article appears in Y Cymro this week. It focuses on former US President William McKinley, the “Napoleon of protection”.  Trump has expressed admiration for McKinley because of his economic nationalism and protectionist trade policies.
• On Tuesday, Ed appeared on BBC Radio Scotland () to give a brief history of U.S. tariffs, what lessons can be learned, and what is the likely economic impact of the current tariffs.
• Ed was interviewed for the i newspaper () and discussed possible interventions by central banks in response to the extreme financial market volatility since “Liberation Day”.
• Ed appeared on Newyddion S4C () discussing Cardiff Rugby going into administration and what may happen next to the business.
• Congratulations to Shee Yee, who has had her paper entitled “Restraining overconfident CEOs through credit ratings” accepted for publication in European Financial Management.  
• Congratulations to Sadeque, who has had his paper entitled “” accepted for publication in Applied Energy.
• Ed appeared on BBC Walescast, to discuss the UK Government’s recently launched programme which aims to tackle economic inactivity, with Denbighshire, Blaenau Gwent, and Neath Port Talbot chosen as pilot areas in Wales. Available here: .
• Ed was a panel member for the S4C current affairs programme, Pawb A'i Farn. With an audience in Bala, the panel addressed tariffs, trade deals, tourism, council tax, and creating opportunities for young people in Wales. Available here: .
• Congratulations to Shee Yee, whose paper entitled “Islamic Bonds Ratings and the Price of Risk” has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Corporate Finance.
• Khaled has presented/participated at four conferences (online) over the past few weeks:
  • 13 April: Keynote speech, “Tips for International Publication”, at the First International Conference on Sustainability at Assiut University (Egypt).
  • 15 April: Keynote speech, “Beyond Numbers – Corporate Narrative Reporting on Digital Technology”, at the First International Conference on Contemporary Economic Issues organized by the Faculty of Economics, Commerce, and Management Sciences at Setif 1 University, Algeria.
  • 18 April: Participated in the Meet the Editor session - IHEC International Symposium 2025 “Synergizing Sustainability, Digital Innovation, and Resilience in the Green Transition Era”, Tunisia.
  • 22 April: Keynote speech, “ESG in Accounting and Finance Literature”, at the 7th International Conference on Accounting, Auditing, Governance, and Sustainability: Between Theory and Practice (Kuwait).

The Institute of European Finance is a name synonymous with research excellence.  Members conduct rigorous academic analysis and combine knowledge and tools from different disciplines to meet current and future challenges.  Details of members’ publications can be found below.

• Ed published an article in Business News Wales about the new US trade tariffs and the potential impact on the UK economy - . (April 2025)
• Yener’s recently published research in the Journal of Banking & Finance - Stricter Oversight Needed As Financial Misconduct Drives Risk-Taking in Banking (March 2025)
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