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CONFERENCE PROGRAM
31st Australasian Finance and Banking
Conference
Thursday 13 to Saturday 15 December 2018
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
UNSW Business School/ Banking and Finance
Institute of Global Finance
The 31st Australasian Finance and Banking Conference
Program – Day 1 Thursday 13 December 2018
Registration 7:45am – 8:30am
Registration Upper Grand Ballroom Lobby
Session 1
8:30am – 10:30am
Investment Management I
Financial Institutions I
Quantitative Finance I
Networks Market
Microstructure I Mergers and Acquisitions
Transparency and Governance
Chair: Guangqian Pan
Cambridge I & II
Chair: Qiongbing Wu
Cambridge III
Chair: Thijs van der Heijden
Cambridge IV
Chair: Pouyan Foroughi
Essex I
Chair: Clinton Watkins
Essex II
Chair: James Murray
Bradfield Lounge
Chair: Eric Tan
Harlequin
Morning Tea 10:30am – 11:00am
Morning Tea
Business Forum 11:00am – 12:30pm
International Business Forum
Lunch 12:30pm – 1:15pm
Lunch
Keynote 1:15pm-2:15pm
Keynote Address
Session 2 2:15pm – 4:15pm
Systemic Risk & Financial Stability
I
Derivative Instruments
Quantitative Finance II
Markets and Financial Stability
II CEO
International Corporate Finance &
Governance
Investment Management II
Chair: Paola Bongini
Cambridge I & II
Chair: Marinela Finta
Cambridge III
Chair: Jia Chen
Cambridge IV
Chair: Robert Schwebach
Essex I
Chair: Zigan Wang
Essex II
Chair: Khamis Al-Yahyaee
Bradfield Lounge
Chair: Wolfgang Bessler
Harlequin
Afternoon Tea 4:15pm – 4:45pm
Afternoon Tea
Session 3 4:45pm – 6:45pm
Corporate Finance I
Behavioural Finance I
Financial Regulations and
Risk
Emerging Markets I
Markets and Financial Stability
II
Market Microstructure II
Corporate Governance I
Chair: Irina Prostakova
Cambridge I & II
Chair: Tsung-Ming Yeh
Cambridge III
Chair: Rebel Cole
Cambridge IV
Chair: Fujing Jin
Essex I
Chair: Chen Zheng
Essex II
Chair: Banoita Bissoondoyal-Bheenick
Bradfield Lounge
Chair: Sorin Daniliuc
Harlequin
Program – Day 2 Friday 14 December 2018
Session 4 8:30am – 10:30am
Systemic Risk & Financial Stability
II
Behavioural Finance II
Payout Policy Investment
Management III Market
Microstructure III Conflicts and Distress Private Firms
Chair: Zhongyan Zhu
Cambridge I & II
Chair: Bin Zhao
Cambridge III
Chair: Wei Huang
Cambridge IV
Chair: Haiyan Pang
Essex I
Chair: Peter Swan
Essex II
Chair: Diane Denis
Bradfield Lounge
Chair: Tetyana Balyuk
Harlequin
Morning Tea 10:30am – 11:00am
Morning Tea
Keynote 11:00am – 12:00pm
Keynote Address
Lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch
Keynote 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Keynote Address
Session 5 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Quantitative Finance III
Asset Pricing I Fintech New Firms and
IPOs Emerging Markets
II Labour & CEOs
Behavioural Finance III
Chair: Sebastian Stöckl
Cambridge I & II
Chair: Petra Andrlikova
Cambridge III
Chair: Chang Zhang
Cambridge IV
Chair: Jieying Hong
Essex I
Chair: Janusz Brzeszczynski
Essex II
Chair: Hua Cheng
Bradfield Lounge
Chair: Yen-Cheng Chang
Harlequin
Afternoon Tea 4:00pm – 4:30pm
Afternoon Tea
Session 6 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Investment Management IV
Corporate Finance II
Corporate Governance II
Financial Institutions II
Corporate Finance III
External Financing Decisions
Quantitative Finance IV
Chair: He Huang
Cambridge I & II
Chair: Xinxin Wang
Cambridge III
Chair: Lubna Rahman
Cambridge IV
Chair: Leyla Jianyu Han
Essex I
Chair: Xiaoming Ding
Essex II
Chair: Mohammed Shaiban
Bradfield Lounge
Chair: Chu Zhang
Harlequin
Pre- Dinner Drinks 7:00pm – 7:30pm
Pre-Dinner Drinks
Conference Dinner 7:30pm
Conference Dinner Keynote Presentation Ballroom
Program – Day 3 Saturday 15 December 2018
Session 7
8:30am – 10:30am
Asset Pricing II Emerging Markets III Quantitative Finance V Market Microstructure IV Corporate Finance IV
Chair: Nina Karnaukh
Cambridge I & II
Chair: Haoyu Gao
Cambridge III
Chair: Ralf Elsas
Cambridge IV
Chair: Birgit Mueller
Essex I
Chair: Paolo Saona
Essex II
Morning Tea 10:30am – 11:00am
Morning Tea
Session 8
11:00am – 1:00pm
Financial Institutions III Activism Emerging Markets
IV Politics & Finance Asset Pricing &
Financial Institutions
Corporate Finance & Emerging Markets
Corporate Finance V
Chair: Vasileios Pappas
Cambridge I & II
Chair: Johan Maharjan
Cambridge III
Chair: Xiaofei Pan
Cambridge IV
Chair: Md Emdadul Islam
Essex I
Chair: Mark Schroder
Essex II
Chair: Balb inder Singh Gill
Bradfield
Chair: Ning Gong
Harlequin
Lunch 1:00pm – 1:45pm
Lunch
Session 9 1:45pm – 3:45pm
Behavioural Finance IV Financial Institutions &
Regulations Corporate Finance VI Corporate Governance III Financial Institutions IV
Chair: Shikha Jaiswal
Cambridge I & II
Chair: Shusen Qi
Cambridge III
Chair: Yeejin Jang
Cambridge IV
Chair: Michael Wang
Essex I
Chair: Qiongbing Wu
Essex II
Afternoon Tea 3:45pm – 4:30pm
Afternoon Tea and Networking
Conference Concludes 4:30pm
Thursday 13 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 1 Cambridge I & IIInvestment Management IMutual Fund Performance and Changes in Factor ExposuresWolfgang Bessler, University of GiessenThomas Conlon, University College DublinDiego de Mingo-Lopez, Jaume I UniversityJuan Carlos Matallin Saez, Jaume I UniversityDiscussant: Shikha Jaiswal, UNSW Sydney
Connections and Conflicts of Interest: Investment Consultants’ RecommendationsShikha Jaiswal, UNSW SydneyDiscussant: Zhongyan Zhu, Monash University
The Value of ETF LiquidityMarta Khomyn, University of Technology SydneyTalis Putnins, University of Technology SydneyDiscussant: Wolfgang Bessler, University of Giessen
Hurdle Rate, the Zero Lower Bound, and Investors Active Risk TakingWoon Sau Leung, Cardiff Business SchoolZhongyan Zhu, Monash UniversityDiscussant: Marta Khomyn, University of Technology Sydney
Chair: Guangqian Pan, Australian National University
Thursday 13 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 1 Cambridge IIIFinancial Institutions IWhy Do Banks Issue Contingent Convertible Bonds?Barry Williams, Monash UniversityShao Lei Tan, Monash UniversityJean-Pierre Fenech, Monash UniversityDiscussant: Yilian Guo, Macquarie University
Effectiveness of the Basel III Contingent Convertible Mechanism on Market DisciplineYillian Guo, Macquarie UniversityDiscussant: Jean-Pierre Fenech, Monash University
One Objective, Two Strategic Tools: Government Direct Lending Versus Private Bank Recapilization During a Banking CrisisYa Kang, National University of SingaporeYupeng Lin, National University of SingaporeAnand Srinivasan, Reserve Bank of IndiaDiscussant: Peter Swan, UNSW Sydney
Investment, the Corporate Tax Rate, and the Pricing of Franking CreditsPeter Swan, UNSW SydneyDiscussant: Ya Kang, National University of Singapore
Chair: Qiongbing Wu, Western Sydney University
Thursday 13 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 1 Cambridge IVQuantitative Finance IAsymmetric Dependence of Asset Prices, Habits and Heterogenous Cash-Flow RiskPetra Andrlikova, University of SydneyDiscussant: Engin Iyidogan, Imperial College
Are Long-Run Return-Risk Trade-Offs of Industries Equal?Jia Chen, Peking UniversityXin Xu, Peking UniversityTong Yao, University of IowaDiscussant: Peter Hoerdahl, Bank for International Settlements
An Equilibrium Model of Blockchain-Based CryptocurrenciesEngin Iyidogan, Imperial CollegeDiscussant: Petra Andrlikova, University of Sydney
Modelling Yields at the Lower Bound Through Regime ShiftsPeter Hoerdahl, Bank for International SettlementsOreste Tristani, European Central BankDiscussant: Jia Chen, Peking University
Chair: Thijs van der Heijden, University of Melbourne
Thursday 13 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 1 Essex INetworksPeer Effects in Corporate Governance Practices: Evidence from Universal Demand LawsPouyan Foroughi, UNSW SydneyAlan Marcus, Boston CollegeVinh Nguyen, The University of Hong KongHassan Tehranian, Boston CollegeDiscussant: Irina Prostakova, University of Lausanne
Managerial Networks and Shareholder Value: Evidence from Sudden DeathsKirsten Tangaa Nielsen, Copenhagen Business SchoolFelix von Meyerinck, University of Saint GallenDiscussant: Pouyan Foroughi, UNSW Sydney
The Importance of Network Recommendations in the Direct Labour MarketRuediger Fahlenbrach, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de LausanneHyemin Kim, Nanyang Technological UniversityAngie Low, Nanyang Technological UniversityDiscussant: Felix von Meyerinck, University of Saint Gallen
Capital Structure in the Supplier-Customer NetworkIrina Prostakova, University of LausanneDiscussant: Hyemin Kim, Nanyang Technological University
Chair: Pouyan Foroughi, UNSW Sydney
Thursday 13 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 1 Essex IIMarket Microstructure IAsymmetric Relationship between Order Imbalance and Realised Volatility: Evidence from the Australian MarketBanita Bissoondoyal-Bheenick, Monash UniversityRobert Brooks, Monash UniversityHung Xuan Do, Monah UniversityDiscussant: Sarantis Tsiaplias, University of Melbourne
Short Selling, Trading Activity and Volatility in Corporate Bond MarketHuu Nhan Duong, Monash UniversityPetko Kalev, La Trobe UniversityXiao Tian, La Trobe UniversityDiscussant: Yichao Zhu, Australian National University
Information Flows and Stock Market VolatilitySarantis Tsiaplias, University of MelbourneChew Lian Chua, University of WollongongDiscussant: Banita Bissoondoyal-Bheenick, Monash University
Dealer Inventory, Short Interest and Price Efficiency in the Corporate Bond MarketAntje Berndt, Australian National UniversityYichao Zhu, Australian National UniversityDiscussant: Xiao Tian, La Trobe University
Chair: Clinton Watkins, Kobe University
Thursday 13 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 1 Bradfield LoungeMergers and AcquisitionsTournament Incentives and Acquisition PerformanceIftekhar Hasan, Fordham UniversityMarco Navone, Finance Discipline GroupThomas To, University of SydneyEliza Wu, University of SydneyDiscussant: Jan-Oliver Strych, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
CEO Age Effect on Acquisition Outcomes: Evidence from Firm Risk and CEO CompensationBo Wang, University of BirminghamNicholas Carline, University of BirminghamOksana Pryshchepa, University of BirminghamDiscussant: Sorin Daniliuc, Australian National University
The Usefulness of Financial Advisors to Government Controlled Chinese AcquirersSorin Daniliuc, Australian National UniversityMarvin Wee, Australian National UniversityHui Guo, Australian National University Discussant: Thomas To, University of Sydney
Stock Recalls as a Source of Informational Advantage through Short Selling: Empirical Evidence from Mergers and AcquisitionsRichard Schubert, Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyJan-Oliver Strych, Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyDiscussant: Bo Wang, University of Birmingham
Chair: James Murray, Ara Institute of Canterbury
Thursday 13 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 1 HarlequinTransparency & GovernanceStock Liquidity and Corporate Social ResponsibilityXin Chang, Nanyang Technological UniversityWeiqiang Tan, Hong Kong Baptist UniversityEndong Yang, Nanyang Technological UniversityWenrui Zhang, Chinese University of Hong KongDiscussant: Hoang Thi My Nguyen, Heriot-Watt University
When the Remedy Is the Problem: Independent Boards, Short-Termism, and the Subprime CrisisDietmar Leisen, University of MainzPeter Swan, UNSW SydneyDiscussant: Weiqiang Tan, Hong Kong Baptist University
Corporate Innovation and FraudMatthew McCarten, University of OtagoIvan Diaz-Rainey, University of OtagoHelen Roberts, University of OtagoEric Tan, University of QueenslandDiscussant: Dietmar Leisen, University of Mainz
Do Intraday Stealth Trading Strategies of UK Directors Reveal Information?Hoang Thi My Nguyen, Heriot-Watt UniversityBoulis Maher Ibrahim, Heriot-Watt UniversityIordanis Kalaitzoglou, Audencia Nantes School of ManagementDiscussant: Eric Tan, University of Queensland
Chair: Eric Tan, University of Queensland
Thursday 13 December 2:15pm – 4:15pmSession 2 Cambridge I & IISystemic Risk & Financial Stability IThe Efficiency Effects of Information Quality in Failed-Bank AuctionsSiyu Lu, Carnegie Mellon UniversityDiscussant: Masayuki Kazato, Bank of Japan
Market Liquidity Shortage and Banks’ Capital Structure and Balance Sheet Adjustments: Evidence from U.S. Commerial BanksThierno Barry, Universite de LimogesAllassane Diabate, Universite de LimogesAmine Tarazi, Universite de LimogesDiscussant: Siyu Lu, Carnegie Mellon University
Tone Analysis on Monetary Policy: Interaction between Bank of Japan’s Policy Explanations and Newspaper ReportsMasayuki Kazato, Bank of JapanTetsuo Kurosaki, Bank of JapanKeiichi Goshima, Bank of JapanDiscussant: Amine Tarazi, Universite de Limoges
Chair: Paola Bongini, University of Milano-Biocca
Thursday 13 December 2:15pm – 4:15pmSession 2 Cambridge IIIDerivative Instruments The Impact of Crude Oil on Expectations and Risk Preferences in S&P500 OptionsYi Ling Low, University of MelbourneJonathan Dark, University of MelbourneDiscussant: Marinela Finta, Singapore Management University
Commodity Return Predictability: Evidence from Implied Variance, Skewness and their Risk PremiaMarinela Finta, Singapore Management UniversityJose Renato Haas Ornelas, Banco Central de BrazilDiscussant: Jonathan Dark, University of Melbourne
A Rotated ARCH Model with High Frequency Data for Optimal Futures HedgingYu-Sheng Lai, National Chi Nan UniversityDiscussant: Marco Menner, University of Konstanz
Does the Ross Recovery Theorem Work Empirically?Jens Carsten Jackwerth, University of KonstanzMarco Menner, University of KonstanzDiscussant: Yu-Sheng Lai, National Chi Nan University
Chair: Marinela Finta, Singapore Management University
Thursday 13 December 2:15pm – 4:15pmSession 2 Cambridge IVQuantitative Finance IIEmpirical Asset Pricing via Machine LearningShihao Gu, University of ChicagoBryan Kelly, Yale SOMDacheng Xiu, University of ChicagoDiscussant: Guanhao Feng, City University of Hong Kong
FX Premia Around the ClockIngomar Krohn, University of WarwickPhillippe Mueller, Warwick Business SchoolPaul Whelan, Copenhagen Business SchoolDiscussant: Qi Zeng, University of Melbourne
Deep Learning Factor AlphaGuanhao Feng, City University of Hong KongNick Polson, University of ChicagoJianeng Xu, University of ChicagoDiscussant: Shihao Gu, University of Chicago
A Multi-Factor Model of Idiosyncratic VolatilityThijs van der Heijden, University of MelbourneQi Zeng, University of MelbourneYichao Zhu, University of MelbourneDiscussant: Paul Whelan, Copenhagen Business School
Chair: Jia Chen, Peking University
Thursday 13 December 2:15pm – 4:15pmSession 2 Essex IMarkets and Financial Stability ICourt Efficiency and the Propogation of ShocksJanis Skrastins, Washington University in St. LouisDimas Fazio, London Business SchoolThiago Silva, University of the State of BahiaDiscussant: Kotaro Miwa, Tokio Marine Asset Management
Heterogeneity and Netting Efficiency Under Central Cleaning: A Stochastic Network AnalysisInjun Hwang, Korea University Business SchoolBaeho Kim, Korea University Business SchoolDiscussant: Christopher Priberny, Deutsche Bundesbank University of Applied Sciences
Textual Opinion in Analyst ReportsKotaro Miwa, Tokio Marine Asset ManagementDiscussant: Dimas Fazio, London Business School
Why Do Microfinance Institutions Use Foreign Currency Debt?Casten Kuisat, University of RegensburgChristopher Priberny, Deutsche Bundesbank University of Applied SciencesDiscussant: Injun Hwang, Korea University Business School
Chair: Robert Schwebach, Colorado State University
Thursday 13 December 2:15pm – 4:15pmSession 2 Essex IICEOToxic Emissions and Executive MigrationRoss Levine, University of California, BerkeleyChen Lin, The University of Hong KongZigan Wang, The University of Hong KongDiscussant: Karel Hrazdil, Simon Fraser University
Inventor CEOsMd Emdadul Islam, UNSW SydneyJason Zein, UNSW SydneyDiscussant: Zigan Wang, The University of Hong Kong
Measuring CEO Personality Using Machine-Learning Algorithms: A Study of CEO Risk Tolerance and Audit FeesKarel Hrazdil, Simon Fraser UniversityJiri Novak, Charles UniversityRafeal Rogo, Indiana UniversityChristine Wiedman, University of WaterlooRay Zhang, University of British ColombiaDiscussant: Marvin Wee, Australian National University
Pilot CEOs and Corporate Cash HoldingsLili Chen, Austalian National UniversityLingwei Li, Australian National UniversityMarvin Wee, Australian National UniversityDiscussant: Md Emdadul Islam, UNSW Sydney
Chair: Zigan Wang, The University of Hong Kong
Thursday 13 December 2:15pm – 4:15pmSession 2 Bradfield LoungeInternational Corporate Finance & GovernanceLegal Origin, Creditor Protection and Bank Lending Around the WorldRebel Cole, Florida Atlantic UniversityRima Turk-Ariss, International Monetary FundDiscussant: Bo Bian, London Business School
Globally Consistent Creditor Protection, Reallocation, and ProductivityBo Bian, London Business SchoolDiscussant: Alexandre Jeanneret, HEC Montreal
Corporate Governance, Capital Structure, and Stock Return VolatilityLouis Gagnon, Smith School of BusinessAlexandre Jeanneret, HEC MontrealDiscussant: Xue Wang, Nankai University
The Multinational Return Premium: Investor’s PerspectiveYeejin Jang, UNSW SydneyXue Wang, Nankai UniversityXiaoyan Zhang, Tsinghua UniversityDiscussant: Rebel Cole, Florida Atlantic University
Chair: Khamis Al-Yahyaee, Sultan Qaboos University
Thursday 13 December 2:15pm – 4:15pmSession 2 HarlequinInvestment Management IICulture and Mutual FundsAneel Keswani, City University LondonMamdouh Medhat, City University LondonAntonio Miguel, ISCTE-IUL LisbonSofia Brito Ramos, ESSECDiscussant: Weiming Zhang, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Institutional Brokerage Networks: Facilitating Liquidity ProvisionMunhee Han, University of Texas at DallasSanghyun Kim, University of Texas at DallasVikram Nanda, University of Texas at DallasDiscussant: Talis Putnins, University of Technology Sydney
The Active World of Passive InvestingDavid Easley, Cornell UniversityDavid Michayluk, University of Technology SydneyMaureen O’Hara, Cornell UniversityTalis Putnins, University of Technology SydneyDiscussant: Vikram Nanda, University of Texas at Dallas
ESG Preference and Market Efficiency: Evidence from Mispricing and Institutional TradingWeiming Zhang, The Chinese University of Hong KongJie Cao, The Chinese University of Hong KongSheridan Titman, University of Texas at AustinXintong Zhan, Erasmus University RotterdamDiscussant: Antonio Miguel, ISCTE-IUL Lisbon
Chair: Wolfgang Bessler, University of Giessen
Thursday 13 December 4:45pm – 6:45pmSession 3 Cambridge I&IICorporate Finance ICan Oil Traders Minimize Systemic Risk by Investing in Islamic And/Or Conventional Stock Markets? A Flexible Estimation of Risk Metric Using Switching-Copula ModelsKhamis Al-Yahyaee, Sultan Qaboos UniversityWalid Mensi, Al-Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic UniversityRefk Selmi, Universe de Pau
The Increase in Cash Holdings: The Role of the Healthcare and Technology IndustriesXiafei Li, University of NottinghamDi Luo, University of Southhampton
Toward a Practical Measure of Firm Risk-Taking: Revisiting Bowman’s ParadoxLujer Santacruz, University of Southern Queensland
Are Inventors Vulnerable to Terrorist Attacks?Yue Luo, Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityYangyang Chen, Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityJi-Chai Lin, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Linkage between Credit Constraints and Innovation: Evidence from VietnamLan Thanh Nguyen, Griffith UniversityParmendra Sharma, Griffith UniversityJ.J. Su, Griffith University
Chair: Irina Prostakova, University of Lausanne
Thursday 13 December 4:45pm – 6:45pmSession 3 Cambridge IIIBehavioural Finance INoise, Value and Tests of Market EfficiencyMehdi Hamidi Sahneh, University of Kent
Foreign Direct Investment in Africa - Does Human Capital Development Matter?Patricia Makoni, University of South Africa
How Financial Literacy Can Contribute to Retirement Savings: An Empirical ResearchTsung-Ming Yeh, Kyushu University
The Effect of Sanctions on Continuous Disclosure Under the Responsive Enforcement Strategy: Evidence from AustraliaXiaomeng Chen, Macquarie UniversityKa Wai Choi, Australian National UniversitySue Wright, University of NewcastleHai Wu, Australian National University
Chair: Tsung-Ming Yeh, Kyushu University
Thursday 13 December 4:45pm – 6:45pmSession 3 Cambridge IVFinancial Regulations & RiskBanks’ Business Model Migrations in Europe: Determinants and EffectsRym Ayadi, HEC MontrealPaola Bongini, University of Milano-BicoccaDoriana Cucinelli, University of Milano-BicoccaBarbara Casu, City University London
Market Response to Syndicated Loan Announcements During the Global Financial Crisis: Failed vs. Acquiring BanksDominic Gasbarro, Murdoch UniversityKim-Song Le, Murdoch UniversityRobert Schwebach, Colorado State UniversityJ. Kenton Zumwalt, Colorado State University
Liquidity Management of Heterogenous Banks During the Great RecessionToshiaki Ogawa, Bank of Japan
Impact of the Basel III Capital Forms on Bank Funding Costs: Australian EvidenceLinh Nguyen, Macquarie UniversityJames Cummings, Macquarie University
Chair: Rebel Cole, Florida Atlantic University
Thursday 13 December 4:45pm – 6:45pmSession 3 Essex IEmerging Markets IShort-Term Response of Foreign Exchange Market in Poland to the National Bank of Poland (NBP) Monetary Policy AnnouncementsJanusz Brzeszczynski, Northumbria UniversityJerzy Gajdka, University of LodzTomasz Schabek, University of LodzAli M. Kutan, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Dissecting the Effectiveness of Firm Financial Strength in Predicting Chinese Stock MarketFuwei Jiang, Central University of Finance and EconomicsFujing Jin, Central University of Finance and EconomicsGuohao Tang, Hunan University
Does Liquidity Explain Cross-Sectional Variation in Stock Returns? Evidence from an Emerging MarketSana Tauseef, Institute of Business AdministrationPhilippe Dupuy, Grenoble Ecole de Management
GDP Competition and Investment Allocation: Evidence from ChinaQiang Liu, Chongqing UniversityYing Hao, Chongqing UniversityDanni Han, Chongqing UniversityGuanghua Xie, Chongqing University
Chair: Fujing Jin, Central University of Finance and Economics
Thursday 13 December 4:45pm – 6:45pmSession 3 Essex IIMarkets and Financial Stability IIWhat Do a Billion Observations Say About Distance and Relationship Lending?Haoyu Gao, Central University of Finance and EconomicsHong Ru, Nanyang Technological UniversityXiaoguang Yang, Chinese Academy of Sciences
The Impact of Bank Diversification on the ‘Competition-Bank Stability’ NexusShuo Liang, University of EdinburghFernando Moreira, University of EdinburghJoosung Lee, University of Edinburgh
Capital Regulation and Bank Balance Sheet Adjustments: A Simultaneous ApproachQuang Nguyen, Lincoln UniversityChristophr Gan, Lincoln UniversityZhaohua Li, Lincoln University
Peer-to-Peer Lending Platofrms and the Stability of the Banking SystemJooyong Jun, Dongguk UniversityEunjung Yeo, Chung-Ang University
Chair: Chen Zheng, Curtin University
Thursday 13 December 4:45pm – 6:15pmSession 3 Bradfield LoungeMarket Microstructure IIAllocation Discretion, Information Sharing and Underwriter SyndicationNirav Parikh, RMIT UniversityVijaya Marisetty, University of HyderabadMonica Tan, RMIT University
Who Influences the Fundamental Value of Commodity Futures in Japan?Kentaro Iwatsubo, Kobe UniversityClinton Watkins, Kobe University
Chair: Banita Bissoondoyal-Bheenick, Monash University
Thursday 13 December 4:45pm – 6:30pmSession 3 HarlequinCorporate Governance IThe Performance Effects of Bank M&As: The Foreign Institutional Investors Matter in Asian and EU CountriesYoko Shirasu, Aoyama Gakuin UniversityYukihiro Yasuda, Hitotsubashi University
The Impact of Top Executive Gender on Asset Prices: Evidence from Stock Price Crash RiskYiwei Li, University of ReadingYeqin Zeng, Durham University
Corporate Governance and Correlation in Corporate DefaultsRuwani Fernando, University of WaikatoLeon Li, University of WaikatoGreg Hou, University of Waikato
Toward a Practical Measure of Firm Risk-Taking: Revisiting Bowman’s ParadoxLujer Santacruz, University of Southern Queensland
Chair: Sorin Daniliuc, Australian National University
Friday 14 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 4 Cambridge I & IISystemic Risk & Financial Stability IIA Closer Look at Credit Rating Processes: Uncovering the Impact of Analyst RotationKilian Dinkelaker, University of St. GallenAndreas Walter Mattig, University of St. GallenStefan Morkoetter, University of St. GallenDiscussant: He Huang, University of Sydney
Regulatory Reform and Multiple Credit RatingsHe Huang, University of SydneyJiri Svec, University of SydneyEliza Wu, University of SydneyDiscussant: Kilian Dinkelaker, University of St. Gallen
Regulation Shaping Syndication: Evidence from Cross-Country Differences in Capital RegulationsJanet Gao, Indiana UniversityYeejin Jang, UNSW SydneyDiscussant: Florian Pauer, Vienna University of Economics and Business
Rational Decisions When Selling Non-Performing Loans and the Impact of RegulationFlorian Pauer, Vienna University of Economics and BusinessStefan Pichler, Vienna University of Economics and BusinessDiscussant: Yeejin Jang, UNSW Sydney
Chair: Zhongyan Zhu, Monash University
Friday 14 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 4 Cambridge IIIBehavioural Finance IICurrency AnomaliesSohnke Bartram, Warwick Business SchoolLeslie Djuranovik, Warwick Business SchoolAnthony Garratt, Warwick Business SchoolDiscussant: Yen-Cheng Chang, National Taiwan University
Disaster in My Heart - A Visceral Experience for Some Asset Pricing PuzzlesSuk Lee, University of Southern CaliforniaDiscussant: Alexander Molchanov, Massey University
Short-Termist CEO Compensation in Speculative Markets: A Controlled ExperimentYen-Cheng Chang, National Taiwan UniversityMinjie Huang, University of LouisvilleYu-Siang Su, National Taiwan UniversityKevin Tseng, University of KansasDiscussant: Leslie Djuranovik, Warwick Business School
Risk-Adjusted Returns and Loss Avoidance in Technical Trading RulesLerby Ergun, Erasmus UniversityAlexander Molchanov, Massey UniversityPhilip Stork, VU UniversityDiscussant: Suk Lee, University of Southern California
Chair: Bin Zhao, New York University
Friday 14 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 4 Cambridge IVPayout PolicyElective Stock and Scrip DividendsCara Vansteenkiste, UNSW SydneyLuc Renneboog. Tilburg UniversityIsabel Feito-Ruiz, University of LeonDiscussant: Bardia Khorsand, Australian National University
Dividend Smoothing and the Allocation of Internal Cash FlowBardia Khorsand, Australian National UniversityDiscussant: Thanh Truong, RMIT University
Imputation Credits and Trading Around Ex-Dividend Day: New Evidence in AustraliaAndrew Grant, University of SydneyJoakim Westerholm, University of SydneyWinston Wu, University of SydneyDiscussant: Cara Vansteenkiste, UNSW Sydney
The Association Between Dividend Payouts and Firm Growth in Australia: Do the Bad Apples Contaminate the Good?Michael Dempsey, TDT UniversityThanh Truong, RMIT UniversityDiscussant: Winston Wu, University of Sydney
Chair: Wei Huang, University of Nottingham
Friday 14 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 4 Essex IInvestment Management IIIRisk Analysis of Pension Funds Investment ChoicesEmawtee Bissoondoyal-Bheenick, Monash UniversityRobert Brooks, Monash UniversityHung Do, Massey UniversityDiscussant: Maximilian Wimmer, University of Regensburg
When is Board Independence Beneficial for Mutual Fund Investors?Jingi Ha, Singapore Management UniversityDiscussant: Hung Do, Massey University
Speculator Activity and Cross-Asset Predictability of FX ReturnsAnton Hasselgren, Stockholm UniversityJarkko Peltomaki, Stockholm UniversityMichael Graham, Stockholm UniversityDiscussant: Jingi Ha, Singapore Management University
Sustainable Index TrackingMaximilian Wimmer, University of RegensburgRalph Steuer, University of GeorgiaSebastian Utz, University of Saint GallenDiscussant: Anton Hasselgren, Stockholm University
Chair: Haiyan Pang, Arizona State University
Friday 14 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 4 Essex IIMarket Microstructure IIIWho Benefits from Broker ID Disclosure?Juliane Krug, UNSW SydneyPeter Swan, UNSW SydneyJoakim Westerholm, University of SydneyDiscussant: Michael Schneider, Deutsche Bundesbank
The Impact of Chinese Interbank Liquidity Risk on Global Commodity MarketsYonghwan Jo, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyJihee Kim, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyFrancisco Santos, Norweigen School of EconomicsDiscussant: Srinivasan Selvam, Peking University
OTC DiscountCalebe de Roure, Reserve Bank of AustraliaEmanuel Moench, Deutsche BundesbankLoriana Pelizzon, Goethe University FrankfurtMichael Schneider, Deutsche BundesbankDiscussant: Juliane Krug, UNSW Sydney
Stock Liquidity and Investment Efficiency: Evidence from Split-Share Structure ReformWilliam Cheung, University of MacauHyun Joong Im, Peking UniversitySrinivasan Selvam, Peking UniversityDiscussant: Fransisco Santos, Norweigen School of Economics
Chair: Peter Swan, UNSW Sydney
Friday 14 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 4 Bradfield LoungeConflicts and DistressDebtholder-Shareholder Conflict and CEO Compensation: Evidence from Credit Default SwapsJieying Hong, ESSECNa Wang, Hofstra UniversityDiscussant: Guangqian Pan, Australian National University
Risk Transfer and Moral Hazard: An Examination on the Market for Insurance-Linked SecuritiesTobias Goetze, Braunschweig Institute of TechnologyMarc Guertler, Braunchschweig Institute of TechnologyDiscussant: Jieying Hong, ESSEC
Simultaneous Debt-Equity Holdings and the Resolution of Financial DistressYongqiang Chu, University of North Carolina at CharlotteHa Nguyen, Indiana UniversityJun Wang, University of Western OntarioWei Wang, Queen’s UniversityWenyu Wang, Indiana UniversityDiscussant: Tobias Goetze, Braunschweig Institute of Technology
Patience is a Virtue: Evidence from InsolvencyGuangqian Pan, Australian National UniversityDiscussant: Ha Nguyen, Indiana University
Chair: Diane Denis, University of Pittsburgh
Friday 14 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 4 HarlequinPrivate FirmsHow Does Venture Capital Experience Affect Portfolio Firm’s Long-Run Performance?Qiong Ji, Xi,an Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityXiaoming Ding, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityAbhinav Goyal, University of LiverpoolDiscussant: Nils Härtel, HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
Cross-Border Secondary Buyouts and their Implications for Portfolio Firms Operating PerformanceNils Härtel, HHL Leipzip Graduate School of ManagementDiscussant: Josephine Gemson, University of Western Ontario
How Do Firms Choose Legal Form of Organisation?Rebel Cole, Florida Atlantic UniversityTatyana Sokolyk, Brock UniversityDiscussant: Xiaoming Ding, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Private Company Acquisitions in the Market for Corporate Control: A Comparison between Private Equity and Corporate AcquirersJosephine Gemson, University of Western OntarioDiscussant: Tatyana Soklyk, Brock University
Chair: Tetyana Balyuk, Emory University
Friday 14 December 2:00pm – 4:00pmSession 5 Cambridge I & IIQuantitative Finance IIIThe Time Variation in Risk Appetite and UncertaintyGeert Bekaert, Columbia Business SchoolEric Engstrom, Federal Reserve Board of GovernorsNancy Xu, Boston CollegeDiscussant: David Feldman, UNSW Sydney
Risk-neutral Beta and Idiosyncratic Downside Risk of Individual StocksGang Li, Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityChu Zhang, Hong Kong University of Science & TechnologyDiscussant: Thijs van der Heijden, University of Melbourne
Minimal Dynamic EquilibriaDavid Feldman, UNSW SydneyDietmar Leisen, University of MainzDiscussant: Eric Engstrom, Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Arbitrage Pricing Theory for Idiosyncratic Variance FactorsEric Renault, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillThijs van der Hejiden, University of MelbourneBas Werker, Tilburg UniversityDiscussant: Chu Zhang, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
Chair: Sebastian Stöckl, University of Liechtenstein
Friday 14 December 2:00pm – 4:00pmSession 5 Cambridge IIIAsset Pricing IFollow the Money: Insider Trading and Performance of Hedge Fun Activism TargetsChao Gao, Purdue UniversityDiscussant: Tim Kooijmans, Monash University
Receiving Next Month’s News: Information Spillover Through Collateralized Loan ObligationsAbe de Jong, Erasmus UniversityTim Kooijmans, Monash UniversityChris Veld, Monash UniversityDiscussant: Chao Gao, Purdue University
The Information Content of Option-Implied Tail Risk on Post-Earnings Abnormal Stock ReturnsMengxi Lu, University of QueenslandKam Fong, University of QueenslandRobert Faff, University of QueenslandDiscussant: Nina Karnaukh, Ohio State University
The Dollar Ahead of FOMC Target Rate ChangesNina Karnaukh, Ohio State UniversityDiscussant: Mengxi Liu, University of Queensland
Chair: Petra Andrlikova, University of Sydney
Friday 14 December 2:00pm – 4:00pmSession 5 Cambridge IVFintechThe Costs of Better Lending Technology: A Decline in Small Business LendingHaiyan Pang, Arizona State UniversityDiscussant: Yoke Wah Gan, Singapore Management University
Reintermediation in Fintech: Evidence from Online LendingTetyana Balyuk, Emory UniversitySergei Davydenko, University of TorontoDiscussant: Florian Koch, University of Braucnschweig
Multi-Dimensional Skin in the GameMarc Gurtler, University of BraunschweigFlorian Koch, University of BraunschweigDiscussant: Tetyana Balyuk, Emory University
Sources of Financing for Real Estate in SingaporeFrancis Koh, Singapore Management UniversityYoke Wah Gan, Singapore Management UniversityDiscussant: Haiyan Pang, Arizona State University
Chair: Chang Zhang, University of Warwick
Friday 14 December 2:00pm – 4:00pmSession 5 Essex INew Firms and IPOsThe Leveraging of Silicon Valley: Venture Debt in the Innovation EconomyJesse Davis, Kellogg School of ManagementAdair Morse, University of California, BerkeleyXinxin Wang, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDiscussant: Diane Denis, University of Pittsburgh
Product Differentiation, Benchmarking and Corporate FraudAudra Boone, Texas Christian UniversityWilliam Grieser, Texas Christian UniversityRachel Li, Michigan State UniversityParth Venkat, Securities and Exchange CommissionDiscussant: Xinxin Wang, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Impact of IPOs Regulation Environment on M&As: Evidence from JOBS ActJitendra Aswani, Fordham UniversitySudip Gupta, Fordham UniversityIftekhar Hasan, Fordham UniversityAnthony Saunders, New York UniversityDiscussant: Audra Boone, Texas Christian University
The Selection of Directors to Corporate BoardsDavid Denis, University of PittsburghDiane Denis, University of PittsburghMark Walker, North Carolina State UniversityDiscussant: Iftekhar Hasan, Fordham University
Chair: Jieying Hong, ESSEC
Friday 14 December 2:00pm – 4:00pmSession 5 Essex IIEmerging Markets IIOwnership Matters: Liquidity Extraction Through Dividends During and 2007-2009 Financial CrisisWei Huang, University of NottinghamJohn Goodell, University of AkronAbhinav Goyal, University of LiverpoolDiscussant: Zhe Shen, Xiamen University
Does Good Luck Make People Overconfident? Evidence from a Natural Experiment in ChinaHuasheng Gao, Fudan UniversityDonghui Shi, Shanghai Stock ExchangeBin Zhao, New York UniversityDiscussant: Wei Huang, University of Nottingham
Driving the Presence of Investor Sentiment: The Role of Media Tone in IPOsJiaxing You, Xiamen UniversityJerry Coakley, University of EssexMichael Firth, Lingnan UniversityAna-Maria Fuertes, City University of LondonZhe Shen, Xiamen UniversityDiscussant: Xuan Vinh Vo, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City
Corporate Information and Stock Price Crash Risk: Evidence from VietnamXuan Vinh Vo, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh CityThi Thu Hang Tran, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City Discussant: Bin Zhao, New York University
Chair: Janusz Brzeszczynski, Northumbria University
Friday 14 December 2:00pm – 4:00pmSession 5 Bradfield LoungeLabour & CEOsLabor as a Monitor of the CEO: Evidence of Power Play in OutsourcingJongmoo Jay Choi, Temple UniversityJose Plehn-Dujowich, Powerlytics Inc.Ming Ju, Temple UniversityXiaotian Zhang, Saint Mary’s College of CaliforniaDiscussant: Janis Skrastins, Washington University in St Louis
When to Ally? Labor Protection and Firm Growth StrategiesMin Suk Lee, Nanyang Technological UniversityDiscussant: Xiaotian Zhang, Saint Mary’s College of California
Employee-Friendliness and Corporate Innovation: Evidence from Quasi-Exogenous Natural ExperimentsMd Emdadul Islam, UNSW SydneyLubna Rahman, UNSW SydneyRik Sen, UNSW SydneyJason Zein, UNSW SydneyDiscussant: Min Suk Lee, Nanyang Technological University
Unemployment Insurance as a Subsidy to Risky FirmsJanis Skrastins, Washington University in St. LouisBernardus Ferdinandus Nazar Van Doornik, Central Bank of BrazilDavid Schoenherr, Princeton UniversityDimas Fazio, London Business SchoolDiscussant: Lubna Rahman, UNSW Sydney
Chair: Hua Cheng, Nankai University
Friday 14 December 2:00pm – 4:00pmSession 5 HarlequinBehavioural Finance IIIAn Alternative Behavioural Explanation for the MAX EffectHannes Mohrschladt, University of MuensterMaren Baars, University of MuensterDiscussant: Eric Tham, EDHEC
The Impact of Recency Effects on Stock Market PricesHannes Mohrschladt, University of MuensterDiscussant: Philip Drummond, Monash University
Trusting the Social MediaEric Tham, EDHECDiscussant: Hannes Mohrschladt, University of Muenster
Sports Sentiment and Stock Returns: An Intra-Day StudyPhilip Drummond, Monash UniversityDiscussant: Maren Baars, University of Muenster
Chair: Yen-Cheng Chang, National Taiwan University
Friday 14 December 4:30pm – 6:30pmSession 6 Cambridge I&IIInvestment Management IVDeterminants of CDS Trading on Major BanksBenjamin Hippert, University of PaderbornAndre Uhde, University of PaderbornSascha Tobias Wengerek, University of PaderbornDiscussant: Jimmy Tran, UNSW Sydney
Primary or Secondary Funds of Funds? Evidence from Private MarketsJimmy Tran, UNSW SydneyJo-Ann Suchard, UNSW SydneyDiscussant: Man Nguyen, University of Technology Sydney
ETF and AnomaliesMan Nguyen, University of Technology SydneyTalis Putnins, University of Technology SydneyDiscussant: Benjamin Hippert, University of Paderborn
Chair: He Huang, University of Sydney
Friday 14 December 4:30pm – 6:30pmSession 6 Cambridge IIICorporate Finance IICSR Performance and Cash Dividends in ChinaSamuel Benjamin, University of OtagoPallab Kumar Biswas, University of OtagoBao Yang, Chongqing University of Technology
Determinants of the Use of Fintech Finance Among Chinese Small and Medium-Sized EnterprisesDong Xiang, Qilu University of TechnologyYuming Zhag, Shandong UniversityAndrew Worthington, Griffith University
Earnings, Working Capital and Dividend Payouts: Evidence from the London Stock ExchangeDuo Xu, Lincoln UniversityChristopher Gan, Lincoln UniversityZhaohua Li, Lincoln University
The Value of China’s Stock Market to International InvestorsChenyu Shan, Shanghai University of Finance and EconomicsDragon Yongjun Tang, University of Hong KongSarah Qian Wang, University of WarwickChang Zhang, University of Warwick
Chair: Xinxin Wang, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Friday 14 December 4:30pm – 6:30pmSession 6 Cambridge IVCorporate Governance IIDollar-Weighted Return on Aggregate Corporate Sector: How is it Distributed Across Countries?Lingxia Sun, Nankai UniversityDong Wook Lee, Korea University
Does the Mandatory Adoption of Outside Directors Improve Firm Performance?Yasutomo Tsukioka, Kwansei Gakuin University
Same Bed Different Dream: Composition of IPO Shares and Withdrawal Decisions in Weak Market ConditionsPengda Fan, Kyushu UniversityKazuo Yamada, Nagasaki University
Employees on Board and Microfinance Double Bottom Line PerformanceShahadat Hossain, Curtin UniversityJeremy Galbreath, Curtin UniversityMostafa Monzur Hasan, Curtin University
Chair: Lubna Rahman, UNSW Sydney
Friday 14 December 4:30pm – 6:30pmSession 6 Essex IFinancial Institutions IISocial Capital, Bank Liquidity Holdings and Bank Failure RiskChen Zheng, Curtin University
Listing Activity on the Singapore Exchange’s Main and Second BoardsJames Murray, Ara Institute of CanterburyAdam Steen, Swinburne University of Technology
Efficiency and Productivity of Australian Private Health InsurersLan Nguyen, Griffith UniversityAndrew Worthington, Griffith University
Non-Deliverability of a Currency and Procyclical Capital Flows: Analysis with Australian and Korean DataHee-Sik Kim, The Bank of Korea
Chair: Leyla Jianyu Han, The University of Hong Kong
Friday 14 December 4:30pm – 6:30pmSession 6 Essex IICorporate Finance IIIDo Institutional Investors Exploit Market Anomalies? New Evidence from Alternative Mutual Funds?Xin Gao, Sacred Heart UniversityYing Wang, State University of New York at Albany
The Investment Style and Industry Concentration of Chinese Domestic FundsTiantian Tang, Massey UniversityLiping Zou, Massey UniversityXioming Li, Massey University
Macroeconomic Forecasts and Commodity Futures VolatilityYe Wuyi, University of Science and Technology of ChinaRanran Guo, University of Science and Technology of ChinaBruno Deschamps, University of Nottingham NingboYing Jian, University of Nottingham NingboXiaoquan Liu, University of Nottingham Ningbo
CEO Incentives and Diversity in the Boardroom and Compensation CommitteesHa Nguyen, University of Auckland
Chair: Xiaoming Ding, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Friday 14 December 4:30pm – 6:30pmSession 6 Bradfield LoungeExternal Financing DecisionsSell or Die: What Happens to Firms After They Withdraw from their IPO?Pia Helbing, Trinity CollegeBrian Lucey, Trinity CollegeDiscussant: Hua Cheng, Nankai University
When They Work with Women, Do Men Get All the Credit?Shusen Qi, Xiamen UniversitySteven Ongena, University of ZurichHua Cheng, Nankai UniversityDiscussant: Pia Helbing, Trinity College
Exploring the Influence of Monetary Policy on Corporate External FinancingDi Li, Monash UniversityMohammed Shaiban, Monash UniversityDiscussant: Ruoyun Zhao, University of Technology Sydney
Corporate Cash Holdings and Stock LiquidityRuoyun Zhao, University of Technology SydneyHelen Spiropoulous, University of Technology SydneyDiscussant: Mohammed Shaiban, Monash University
Chair: Mohammed Shaiban, Monash University
Friday 14 December 4:30pm – 6:30pmSession 6 HarlequinQuantitative Finance IVStochastic Volatility Models with Arma Innovations an Application to G7 Inflation ForecastsBo Zhang, Australian National UniversityJoshua Chan, University of Technology SydneyJamie Cross, Australian National UniversityDiscussant: Sebastian Stöckl, University of Liechtenstein
Turbulence in the Cross-Section: Predicting Factor PremiaSebastian Stöckl, University of LiechtensteinDiscussant: Bo Zhang, Australian National University
Chair: Chu Zhang, Hong Kong University of Science andTechnology
Saturday 15 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 7 Cambridge I & IIAsset Pricing IIA Unified Duration-Based Explanation of the Value, Profitability and Investment AnomaliesShan Chen, City University of Hong KongTao Li, City University of Hong KongDiscussant: Jerzy Gajdka, Univesity of Lodz
Heterogeneous Ambiguity and Intermediary Asset PricingLeyla Jianyu Han, University of Hong KongKenneth Kasa, Simon Fraser UniversityYulei Luo, University of Hong KongDiscussant: Yubo Liu, Xiamen University
Strategic Portfolio Management: Evidence from a Natural ExperimentYubo Liu, Xiamen UniversityDiscussant: Jianyu Han, University of Hong Kong
Investment Perfomance of Component Stocks from the Respect Sustainability Index at the Warsaw Stock ExchangeJanusz Brzeszcynski, Newcastle Business SchoolJerzy Gajdkja, University of LodzTomasz Schabek, University of LodzDiscussant: Shan Chen, City University of Hong Kong
Chair: Nina Karnaukh, The Ohio State University
Saturday 15 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 7 Cambridge IIIEmerging Markets IIIShopping the Rating: Evidence from Corporate Bond MarketXiaolu Hu, RMIT UniversityZheyao Pan, Macquarie UniversityDiscussant: Xiaofei Pan, University of Wollongong
How Do Firms Gain Trust after Frauds in Emerging Market?Xiaofei Pan, University of WollongongDiscussant: Yang Yu, Singapore Management University
A Revisit to Capital Control Policies When Bitcoin is in TownYang Yu, Singapore Management UniversityJinyuan Zhang, INSEADDiscussant: Xiaolu Hu, RMIT University
Chair: Haoyu Gao, Central University of Finance and Economics
Saturday 15 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 7 Cambridge IVQuantitative Finance VTackling False Positives in Finance: A Statistical Toolbox with ApplicationsJae Kim, La Trobe UniversityDiscussant: Daniela Schoch, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Robust Inference in Single Firm/Single Event-Analyses in LitigationRalf Elsas, Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichDaniela Schoch, Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichDiscussant: Jae Kim, La Trobe University
Chair: Ralf Elsas, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Saturday 15 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 7 Essex IMarket Microstructure IVThe Remarkable Relevance of Characteristics for Momentum ProfitsBirgit Mueller, Darmstadt University of TechnologySebastian Mueller, German Graduate School of Management and LawDiscussant: Thu Ha Nguyen, University of Western Australia
Firm-Specific Information and Stock ReturnThu Ha Nguyen, University of Western AustraliaYihui Lan, University of Western AustraliaSirimon Treepongkaruna, University of Western AustraliaDiscussant: Zhe Wang, Georgia State University
Skin in the Game: Operating Growth, Firm Performance and Future Stock ReturnsSean Cao, Georgia State UniversityZhe Wang, Georgia State UniversityEric Yeung, Cornell UniversityDiscussant: Birgit Mueller, Darmstadt University of Technology
Chair: Birgit Mueller, Darmstadt University of Technology
Saturday 15 December 8:30am – 10:30amSession 7 Essex IICorporate Finance IVMonetary Policy and Household Balance Sheet HeterogeneityXu Zhang, University of California at San DiegoDiscussant: Nakako Zushi, Hitotsubashi University
The Impact of Labor Unions on Management Forecast BiasS. Ghon Rhee, University of HawaiiKatsushi Suzuki, Hitotsubashi UniversityNakako Zushi, Hitotsubashi UniversityDiscussant: Xu Zhang, University of California at San Diego
In God We Trust: Religiosity, Religions, and Capital Structure ChoiceBalbinder Singh Gill, Temple UniversityDiscussant: Vijay Yadav, ESSEC
Fund Size and Performance: Evidence from Daily ReturnsVijay Yadav, ESSECDiscussant: Balbinder Singh Gill, Temple University
Chair: Paolo Saona, Saint Louis University
Saturday 15 December 11:00am – 1:00pmSession 8 Cambridge I & IIFinancial Institutions IIIBank Network and International TradeYue Fang, University of MichiganDiscussant: Shusen Qi, Xiamen University
Another Convergence? Are Islamic and Conventional Banks Converging in Efficiency Across All Countries?Jill Johnes, University of HuddesfieldSteven Ongena, University of ZurichVasileios Pappas, University of KentEfthymios Tsionas, Lancaster UniversityMarwan Izzeldin, Lancaster UniversityDiscussant: Sascha Tobias Wengerek, Paderborn University
Fuel the Engine: Bank Credit and Firm InnovationShusen Qi, Xiamen UniversitySteven Ongena, University of ZurichDiscussant: Yue Fang, University of Michigan
The Relationship between Credit Risk Transfer through Securitization and Non-Performing Loans - Evidence from European BanksBenjamin Hippert, Paderborn UniversityAndre Uhde, Paderborn UniversitySascha Tobias Wengerek, Paderborn UniversityDiscussant: Vasileios Pappas, University of Kent
Chair: Vasileios Pappas, University of Kent
Saturday 15 December 11:00am – 1:00pmSession 8 Cambridge IIIActivismThe Impact of Hedge Fund Activism on Corporate Cost BehaviourHeng An, University of North Carolina at GreensboroLijun Lei, University of North Carolina at GreensboroQun Wu, University of NevadaDiscussant: Abishek Ganguly, Indiana University Bloomington
Do Passive Investors Demand High Earnings Quality? Evidence from Natural ExperimentBill Francis, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteJohan Maharjan, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteHaimeng Teng, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteDiscussant: Michael Wang, Monash University
Blockholder Activism and Stock Price Information QualityStephen Brown, New York UniversityElaine Hutson, Monash UniversityMichael Wang, Monash UniversityJin Yu, Monash UniversityDiscussant: Heng An, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Media and Shareholder ActivismAbhishek Ganguly, Indiana University BloomingtonDiscussant: Johan Maharjan, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Chair: Johan Maharjan, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Saturday 15 December 11:00am – 1:00pmSession 8 Cambridge IVEmerging Markets IVFinancial Integration, Investor Protection and Imbalanced Optimistically Biased Information Timeliness in Emerging MarketsXiaoxing Zhang, University of SussexQiyu Zhang, Lancaster UniversityDing Chen, University of SussexJun Gu, Shenzhan UniversityDiscussant: Matjaz Maletic, Tilburg University
A Chinese Slowdown and the Nominal Term Structures of the U.S. and German Interest RatesMatjaz Maletic, Tilburg UniversityDiscussant: Xiaoxiang Zhang, University of Sussex
Chair: Xiaofei Pan, University of Wollongong
Saturday 15 December 11:00am – 1:00pmSession 8 Essex IPolitics & FinanceGovernment Ownership, Non-CEO Top Executive’s Horizontal Pay Dispersion and Firm PerformanceWei Jiang, Jinan UniversityBin Ke, National University of SingaporeHong Ru, Nanyang Technological UniversityYue Xu, Sun Yat-Sen UniversityDiscussant: Bobo Zhang, University of Warwick
Misperception of Political Connection and Speculation: Evidence from Korean Presidential ElectionsHee-Eun Kim, Peking UniversityDiscussant: Wei Jiang, Jinan University
Wealth Effects of Government Dependency on FirmsBharat Raj Parajuli, University of UtahDiscussant: Hee-Eun Kim, Peking University
Shining Light on Corporate Political Spending: Evidence from Shareholder EngagementBobo Zhang, University of WarwickDiscussant: Bharat Raj Parajuli, University of Utah
Chair: Md Emdadul Islam, UNSW Sydney
Saturday 15 December 11:00am – 1:00pmSession 8 Essex IIAsset Pricing & Financial InstitutionsCan Illiquidity Be Priced in an Active Secondary Market? Theory and EvidencePallab Dey, UNSW SydneyPeter Swan, UNSW SydneyDiscussant: Minh Phuong Doan, Deakin University
The Risk-Return-Sentiment Nexus: Dealing with Low Power and Big BiasMinh Phuong Doan, Deakin UniversityPiet Sercu, FEB at KU LeuvenDiscussant: Pallab Dey, UNSW Sydney
Quoting Activity and the Cost of CapitalIoanid Rosu, HEC ParisElvira Sojli, UNSW SydneyWing Wah Tham, UNSW SydneyDiscussant: Mark Schroder, Michigan State University
Private Information, Securities Lending and Asset PricingPedram Nezafat, Michigan State UniversityMark Schroder, Michigan State UniversityDiscussant: Elvira Sojli, UNSW Sydney
Chair: Mark Schroder, Michigan State University
Saturday 15 December 11:00pm – 1:00pmSession 8 Bradfield LoungeCorporate Finance & Emerging MarketsImpact of US Macroeconomic News Announcements on Chinese Commodity Futures MarketHaidong Cai, University of NottinghamYing Jiang, University of NottinghamXiaoquan Liu, University of NottinghamDiscussant: Hung Wan Kot, University of Macau
China vs. U.S.: Are Higher Co-Moment Risks Priced Differently?Keith Lam, University of MacauLiang Dong, University of MacauHung Wan Kot, University of MacauDiscussant: Haidong Cai, University of Nottingham
Board of Director Gender Diversity and Its Impact on Earnings Management: An Empirical Analysis for Selected European FirmsPaolo Saona, Saint Louis UniversityLaura Muro, Saint Louis UniversityPablo San Martin, Universidad Catolica de la Santisima ConcepcionDiscussant: Chang Mo Kang, UNSW Sydney
Cluster Trades of Corporate InsidersChang Mo Kang, UNSW SydneyDonghyun Kim, University of WisconsinQinghai Wang, University of Central FloridaDiscussant: Paolo Saona, Saint Louis University
Chair: Balbinder Singh Gill, Temple University
Saturday 15 December 11:00am – 1:00pmSession 8 HarlequinCorporate Finance VBridging the Gap: How Does International Immigration Affect Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions?Ning Gong, Deakin UniversityHong Feng Zhang, Deakin University Discussant: Abu Amin, Central Michigan University
Immigration Policy and Equity Returns: Evidence from the H-1B Visa ProgramAli Sharifkhani, University of TorontoDiscussant: Agha Jahanzeb, Sukkur IBA University
Revisiting Relationship between Fossil Fuels and Economic Growth in PakistanAgha Jahanzeb, Sukkur IBA UniversityNadeem Ahmed, Sukkur IBA UniversityDiscussant: Ali Sharifkhani, University of Toronto
Firm Life Cycle and Loan Contract TermsMostafa Monzur Hasan, Curtin UniversityGerald Lobo, University of HoustonAbu Amin, Central Michigan UniversityJiri Tresl, University of MannheimDiscussant: Ning Gong, Deakin University
Chair: Ning Gong, Deakin University
Saturday 15 December 1:45pm – 3:45pmSession 9 Cambridge I & IIBehavioural Finance IVModel Risk and Disappointment AversionHasan Fallahgoul, Monash UniversityLoriano Mancini, Swiss Finance InstituteStoyan Stoyanov, Stony Brook University
Investor Sentiment, Firm Characteristics and Arbitrage Risk - The Arbitrage FactorXiao Han, University of Edinburgh
The Impact of Formal Financial Inclusion on Informal and Cash Preference: Evidence from AfricaAbidin Alhassan, University of WaikatoLeon Li, University of WaikatoKrishna Reddy, University of Waikato
Chair: Shikha Jaiswal, UNSW Sydney
Saturday 15 December 1:45pm – 3:45pmSession 9 Cambridge IIIFinancial Institutions & RegulationsDo the Basel III Capital Reforms Reduce the Implicit Subsidy of Systemically Important Banks? Australian EvidenceJames Cummings, Macquarie UniversityYilian Guo, Macquarie University
A Note on Liquidity Policies and Financial NetworksDanilo Lopomo Beteto Wegner, Australian Institute of Business
Bank Competition and Systemic Risk: An International StudyDuc-Nguyen Nguyen, Western Sydney UniversityQiongbing Wu, Western Sydney UniversityAnil Mishra, Western Sydney University
The Impact of Order Protection Rule on Market Liquidity and Price DiscoveryYiping Lin, UNSW SydneyShan Ji, Capital Markets CRCYimeng Yu, Macquarie University
Chair: Shusen Qi, Xiamen University
Saturday 15 December 1:45pm – 3:45pmSession 9 Cambridge IIIFinancial Institutions & RegulationsDo the Basel III Capital Reforms Reduce the Implicit Subsidy of Systemically Important Banks? Australian EvidenceJames Cummings, Macquarie UniversityYilian Guo, Macquarie University
A Note on Liquidity Policies and Financial NetworksDanilo Lopomo Beteto Wegner, Australian Institute of Business
Bank Competition and Systemic Risk: An International StudyDuc-Nguyen Nguyen, Western Sydney UniversityQiongbing Wu, Western Sydney UniversityAnil Mishra, Western Sydney University
The Impact of Order Protection Rule on Market Liquidity and Price DiscoveryYiping Lin, UNSW SydneyShan Ji, Capital Markets CRCYimeng Yu, Macquarie University
Chair: Shusen Qi, Xiamen University
Saturday 15 December 1:45pm – 3:45pmSession 9 Cambridge IVCorporate Finance VICorporate Social Responsibility and Provision of Trade CreditWai Kong Cheung, Flinders UniversityWee Ching Pok, Flinders University
Do Investors in Green Bond Market Pay a Risk Premium? Global EvidenceMadurika Nanayakkara, Federation University AustraliaSisira Colombage, Federation University Australia
Chair: Yeejin Jang, UNSW Sydney
Saturday 15 December 1:45pm – 3:45pmSession 9 Essex ICorporate Governance IIIHow Do the Media Influence Government Decisions? Evidence from Initial Public Offering Approval Decisions in ChinaJin Zhi, Southwestern University of Finance and EconomicsGary Gang Tian, Macquarie UniversityYanling Wu, Macquarie University
The Effect of Family Control on Dividend Payment in ThailandTanapond Swanpitak, University of WollongongXiaofei Pan, University of WollongongSandy Suardi, University of Wollongong
The Effects of the Appointment of New Independent Directors Professionally Affiliated with Their Predecessors: Evidence from ChinaYanlin Li, Macquarie UniversityGary Gang Tian, Macquarie UniversityXin Wang, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
Chair: Michael Wang, Monash University
Saturday 15 December 1:45pm – 3:45pmSession 9 Essex IIFinancial Institutions IVBank Efficiency and Bond Markets: Evidence from Asia-Pacific RegionDonghyun Park, Asian Development BankGrace Tian, Asian Development BankQiongbing Wu, Western Sydney University
Regulatory Capital and Internal Capital Targets: An Examination of the Australian Banking IndustryJames Cummings, Macquarie UniversityKassim Durrani, Macquarie University
Chair: Qiongbing Wu, Western Sydney University