JOURNAL OF BANKING & FINANCE
Scope & Guideline
Driving Real-World Impact with Financial Insights
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Asset Pricing and Market Behavior:
The journal explores the dynamics of asset pricing, market efficiency, and the behavior of various market participants, including retail investors and institutional investors. It emphasizes both empirical and theoretical approaches to understanding price movements and market anomalies. - Banking Regulation and Risk Management:
Research on banking practices, regulatory frameworks, and risk management strategies is a core focus. This includes studies on the implications of regulatory changes, risk-taking behaviors, and the impact of banking regulations on financial stability. - Financial Intermediation and Innovation:
The journal highlights the role of financial intermediaries in the economy, focusing on innovations in banking and finance, including the rise of fintech and its effects on traditional banking models. - Corporate Finance and Governance:
Corporate finance topics, including capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance practices, are extensively covered, examining how these factors influence firm performance and stakeholder relations. - Behavioral Finance and Investor Psychology:
The influence of psychological factors on financial decision-making and market outcomes is a significant area of inquiry, addressing biases, sentiment, and their effects on investment strategies. - Global Financial Markets and Economic Impact:
The journal investigates the interconnectedness of global financial markets, analyzing the impact of macroeconomic factors, policy decisions, and international trade on financial stability and market dynamics.
Trending and Emerging
- Fintech and Digital Transformation:
There is a significant increase in research on fintech innovations, digital banking, and their impact on traditional financial services, highlighting the transformative effects of technology on banking operations. - Sustainable Finance and ESG Considerations:
Research focusing on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors and sustainable finance practices is trending, reflecting a growing concern for sustainability in investment decisions and corporate practices. - Behavioral Economics in Financial Decision-Making:
Emerging themes in behavioral economics are gaining traction, emphasizing how cognitive biases and social influences affect financial decision-making and market behavior. - Impact of Macroeconomic Shocks:
Studies analyzing the impact of macroeconomic shocks, such as pandemics and geopolitical events, on financial markets and banking stability are becoming increasingly relevant. - Data Analytics and Machine Learning in Finance:
The application of data analytics and machine learning techniques in finance is on the rise, as researchers explore their potential for improving risk assessment, investment strategies, and market predictions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Banking Models:
Research centered on traditional banking models and practices has seen a reduction, as the rise of fintech and alternative financial services has shifted focus toward more innovative financial solutions. - Regulatory Compliance without Innovation:
While regulatory compliance remains important, there has been a decline in studies solely focused on compliance metrics without addressing innovative regulatory practices or their implications for financial stability. - Static Risk Assessment Models:
The use of static risk assessment models in banking and finance is declining, as researchers increasingly favor dynamic models that account for changing economic conditions and behaviors. - Simple Capital Structure Theories:
Simplistic theories of capital structure are losing prominence as more complex, multifaceted approaches that consider behavioral, market, and environmental factors gain traction. - Narrow Focus on Domestic Markets:
Research that solely emphasizes domestic banking and finance issues is decreasing, with a growing emphasis on comparative and cross-border studies reflecting the globalization of finance.
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