FBA Seminar Series

FBA SEMINAR SERIES The Influence of Supply Chain Analysts on Supplier Innovation Prof. Wenming WANG, ZJU100 Young Professor, Zhejiang University Date:         16 November 2022 (Wednesday) Time:        3:00pm - 4:00pm Venue:      Online via Zoom Host:         Prof. Steven ZHANG, Associate Professor of Accounting Zoom link:  https://umac.zoom.us/j/95042527448   Abstract We examine whether and how financial analysts following both supplier and customer (hereafter, supply-chain analysts) encour ...

FBA SEMINAR SERIES The Effect of Regulatory Change for 8-K Disclosures on Corporate Innovation Prof. Yangyang CHEN, Professor, City University of Hong Kong   Date:          12 October 2022 (Wednesday) Time:         3:00pm - 4:00pm Venue:      Online via Zoom Host:          Prof. Monica CHEN, Assistant Professor of Accounting Zoom link: https://umac.zoom.us/j/93772548713   Abstract Completeness and timeliness are two properties of firm disclosures desired by investors and promoted by st ...

FBA SEMINAR SERIES The Token-Effort Effect: How Minimal Redemption Effort Increases Price Promotion Effectiveness Over Straight Discounts Prof. Kuangjie ZHANG, Associate Professor, Nanyang Technological University   Date:         12 October 2022 (Wednesday) Time:         10:30am - 11:30am Venue:      Online via Zoom Host:          Prof. Kao SI, Assistant Professor in Marketing Zoom link: https://umac.zoom.us/j/97879374046   Abstract This research documents how introducing redemption ta ...

FBA SEMINAR SERIES Influencing Diversity Beliefs Through a Personal-Testimonial, Promotion-Focused Approach Prof. Pisitta VONGSWASDI, Assistant Professor, WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management Date: 28 September 2022 (Wednesday) Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Venue: Online via Zoom Host: Prof. Kraivin CHINTAKANANDA, Assistant Professor of Management Zoom link: https://umac.zoom.us/j/96511887209   Abstract Although researchers have highlighted the importance of diversity beliefs (i.e., team members’ ...

FBA SEMINAR SERIES Terrorist Attacks and Household Consumption Smoothing through Credit Cards Prof. Xin ZOU, Assistant Professor, Hong Kong Baptist University Date: 28 September 2022 (Wednesday) Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Venue: Online via Zoom Host: Prof. Endong YANG, Assistant Professor of Finance Zoom Link: https://umac.zoom.us/j/94080892550  Abstract This paper uses high-frequency individual-level data on financial activities to examine the causal impact of terrorist attacks on household consumpt ...

FBA SEMINAR SERIES Consumer Patience and Product Promotions Prof. Han GONG, Associate Professor, Shanghai University of Finance & Economics   Date: 21 September 2022 (Wednesday) Time: 10:30am - 11:30am Venue: Online via Zoom Host: Prof. Kao SI, Assistant Professor of Marketing Zoom Link: https://umac.zoom.us/j/99218743742   Abstract Product promotions are ubiquitous in everyday life. While past work has documented how different promotions can exert various influences on consumer be ...

FBA SEMINAR SERIES Do Impressions Matter? Evidence from Bank Loan Contracting Prof. Feida ZHANG, Associate Professor, The University of Queensland; and China Europe International Business School Date: 21 September 2022 (Wednesday) Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm Venue: Online via Zoom Host: Prof. Feng TANG, Assistant Professor of Accounting Zoom Link: https://umac.zoom.us/j/99876357680   Abstract Employing machine-learning techniques to measure facial trustworthiness, we investigate whether CEO fac ...

FBA SEMINAR SERIES Indebted or Indifferent? Consumers’ Reaction to Online Help Is Contingent on Helpers’ Anonymity Prof. Leilei GAO, Associate Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Date: 16 September 2022 (Friday) Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Venue: Online via Zoom Host: Prof. Kao SI, Assistant Professor of Marketing Zoom Link: https://umac.zoom.us/j/95539569274 Abstract Consumers often seek and receive help from strangers on the Internet. The present research shows that, if the help provide ...

FBA SEMINAR SERIES Mortgage, Monitoring, and (Non-complying) Mandatory Flood Insurance Prof. Zhongchen HU, Assistant Professor, Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen)   Date: 14 September 2022 (Wednesday) Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Venue: Online via Zoom Host: Prof. Endong YANG, Assistant Professor of Finance Zoom Link: https://umac.zoom.us/j/94257336217 Abstract In the US, many mortgage borrowers are required by law to maintain flood insurance. However, lapsed policies can impose high monit ...

FBA SEMINAR SERIES Population Aging and Corporate Asymmetric Cost Behavior: Evidence from China Dr. Qingbo YUAN, Senior Lecturer, The University of Melbourne     Date: 7 September 2022 (Wednesday) Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm Venue: Online via Zoom Host: Prof. Feng TANG, Assistant Professor of Accounting Online registration:  https://umac.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9POqtqbmmKxhZk Zoom Link: https://umac.zoom.us/j/99212939883?pwd=aW9PZld6TjFub0dlWlcycDQzalllUT09 Password: 07092022 Abstract ...

FBA SEMINAR SERIES Timing of Equity Splits on Venture Team Relational Norms and Behaviors Prof. Jared NAI, Assistant Professor, Singapore Management University     Date: 7 September 2022 (Wednesday) Time: 10:30am - 11:30am Venue: Online via Zoom Host: Prof. Kraivin CHINTAKANANDA, Assistant Professor of Management Online registration: https://umac.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YSt7giDzOQXCh8 Zoom Link: https://umac.zoom.us/j/96124481203?pwd=R2lveFJUMEJ1cTlOWDZQeUJQNlowZz09 Password: 07 ...