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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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, […]

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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

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

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

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

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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?

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

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