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Economists from HSE and RUDN University have analysed issues related to corporate digital transformation processes. The introduction of digital solutions into corporate operations reduces the number of patents in the field of green technologies by 4% and creates additional financial difficulties. However, if a company focuses on sustainable development and increases its rating in environmental, social, and governance performance (ESG), the negative effects decrease. Moreover, when the ESG rating is high, digitalisation can even increase the number of patents by 2%. The article was published in Sustainability.

The study «Portrait of the Board of Directors – 2024» has revealed new trends in the composition and functioning of boards of directors in Russia’s largest companies.

In January 2025,  a leading international peer-reviewed journal «Sustainability» published the article «Unlocking Green Innovation Potential Amidst Digital Transformation Challenges - The Evidence from ESG Transformation in China» by the School of Finance Professor Irina Ivashkovskaya and Research Intern of Corporate Finance Center Wu Yanfei, with co-authors.

The annual conference ‘ESG Corporate Dynamics: The Challenges for Emerging Capital Markets’ 2024 has been held at the School of Finance. The event brought together over 20 scholars from leading universities in China, Egypt, Malaysia, and other countries.

The publishing office of HSE University released the book Russian Corporations in New Economic Reality. Financial Strategies on the Way towards Antifragility under the editorship of Irina Ivashkovskaya, Tenured Professor, Head of the School of Finance of HSE University. The scholars studied the procedures of transformation and adaptation of large Russian companies to the sanctions regime and cancel culture. The book presentation will take place on 7 November on HSE campus in Moscow at Pokrovsky Boulevard.

What is essential for managing ESG risks effectively — specific talents, a variety of experiences, or academic knowledge? In the light of the ESG transition, which aspects of corporate governance should analysts and investors focus on? A recent study by researchers from the School of Finance addresses these questions.

On 7 November School of Finance of the Faculty of Economic Sciences of HSE University presented a multi-authored monograph Russian Corporations in New Economic Reality. Financial Strategies on the Way towards Antifragility written by a group of scholars and financial management practitioners and released by the HSE publishing house. The authors and business community representatives took part in the presentation and discussion of the research results.

You have an opportunity to find out how artificial intelligence changes approaches to teaching and knowledge evaluation. See the new issue of the section Perpetual Questions of the Vyshka Online project for an exclusive interview with Sergey Kuzubov, associate professor of the School of Finance. He tells how AI assists in development of person-centered educational programs, improvement of education efficiency and saving professors’ time for higher priority objectives.

The 3rd issue of 2024 includes papers on green innovation,  IPO underpricing in the Russian stock market, the relationship between corporate social responsibility and brand value, etc.  

Achieving antifragility of businesses at turbulent times requires financial executives to maintain inclusive growth strategies.