Advancing Financial Research in a Transforming Global Economy: Emerging Directions for Financial Research Review
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: financial research; corporate finance; financial markets; fintech innovation; sustainable finance; financial regulation; behavioral finance; global financial systems.Abstract
Over the past two decades, the global financial landscape has been reshaped by rapid technological progress, deeper financial globalization, growing sustainability concerns, ongoing regulatory reforms, and heightened economic uncertainty. Together, these forces have not only transformed financial systems but also influenced the scope, focus, and methods of financial research. The launch of Financial Research Review (FRR) aims to estab-lish an interdisciplinary platform for advancing theoretical, empirical, and policy-relevant work in finance and financial economics. This editorial sets out the journal’s intellectual foundation and outlines the research directions it seeks to encourage. Key areas of focus include corporate finance, banking and financial intermediation, financial markets, fintech and digital finance, sustainable finance, behavioral finance, and financial regula-tion. The journal places strong emphasis on methodological rigor, transparency in data and analysis, and the integration of insights across disciplines to address complex finan-cial challenges. At the same time, emerging technologies, sustainability priorities, and in-creasing global interconnectedness are opening up new research frontiers that demand collaborative and innovative approaches. By serving as a forum for high-quality academic exchange, Financial Research Review seeks to support research that informs policy, strengthens financial stability, and contributes to sustainable economic development. The journal is committed to fostering global scholarly collaboration and promoting work that bridges theory, practice, and policy within an evolving financial ecosystem.
Received: 2026-03-10 | Revised: 2026-03-28 | Accepted: 2026-03-29 | Published: 2026-03-29
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