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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Nigel Driffield reveals why Donald Trump's obsession with trade deficits has no economic basis as the US President marks 100 days in office.
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Data on financial markets is inherently biased towards a single timeline of events. Dan Philps reveals how generative AI could change that.
Are central bank digital currencies a solution in search of a problem? Bazil Sansom explores the case for CBDCs and the challenges they face.
Should regulators have objectives to make their financial centre more competitive? John Thanassoulis explores the risks.
The UK aims to be a global hub for tokenisation. Olga Klein reveals the obstacles digital exchanges must overcome to go mainstream.
Paul Fisher explores whether tiered remuneration on commercial bank reserve accounts is a solution to the UK's fiscal black hole.
AI could make P2P lending safer and more fruitful for investors if they harness it effectively, argues Yi Ding.
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