A well-established and strong area for the School, Finance and Markets is undergoing a rapid revolution from cryptocurrencies, to the emergence of Fintech and open banking.
Our Finance and Markets research covers these new areas plus subjects ranging from asset pricing, macroeconomics and financial markets to central banking, corporate finance and private equity.
Our MSc Finance and BSc Accounting & Finance courses are highly ranked both in the UK and globally, with academics from all over the world attracted to the School’s world-class research in the area. WBS has a strong relationship with the Bank of England, establishing research partnerships and collaborating to develop highly relevant Masters courses to train future central bankers across the world.
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Investment managers face an AI arms race, warns Dan Philps from the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology.
Neil Stewart shares his credit card research that saved consumers £1.3 billion and won a prestigious ESRC Celebrating Impact award.
Paul Fisher reveals why central banks want to reduce the size of the balance sheet and how they can go about doing it.
Mehmet Chakkol and Mark Johnson explore why Donald Trump's protectionist plans failed to make American supply chains great again.
David Skeie explores the potential benefits and risks of the Bank of England creating a digital pound.
Award-winning WBS research found key data errors in an influential study into priced risk for corporate bonds. Cesare Robotti reveals the ramifications.
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