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Implementation of Principles of Sustainable Development Attracts More Investments

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.

Research & Expertise publications research projects ESG frontiers of science

March 24

Balancing Corporate Governance Efficiency and Climate Risk Management

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.

Research & Expertise expertise discussions international cooperation ESG

December 20, 2024

The Way to Antifragility. Scholars from HSE University have Studied Financial Strategies of Russian Corporations under Sanctions

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.

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November 11, 2024

Boards of Directors in Russian Companies in the Context of ESG Transformation

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.

Research & Expertise publications HSE Development Programme up to 2030 ESG sustainability Strategic Project 'Social Policy for Sustainable Development and Inclusive Economic Growth'

November 02, 2024

Growth Strategies: How Corporations May Become Antifragile in Turbulent Times

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.

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November 01, 2024

XI International GSOM Economy&Management Conference - EMC 2024. Special Track of the HSE School of Finance «Strategic Finance: The Future of Corporate Finance in an Era of Structural Crises»

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

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October 17, 2024

PhD Students from the School of Finance Presented their Research at the World Finance Conference at the European University of Cyprus

Ion Frekautan and Egor Pashkov, PhD students from the School of Finance, participated in the World Finance Conference (WFC) organized jointly with the European University of Cyprus in Nicosia (Cyprus) from 30 July to 2 August.

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October 15, 2024

13th LaBS International Banking Workshop "Banking in Emerging Markets: Challenges and Opportunities": call for papers

We are happy to announce that the Laboratory for Banking Studies (LaBS HSE) organizes the 13^th Annual LaBS Banking Workshop "Banking in Emerging Markets: Challenges and Opportunities". The workshop will be held on Friday, November 1^st , 2024, at the HSE University, Moscow and online. Submission deadline is September 10^th , 2024.

Research & Expertise Invitation to participate Laboratory for Banking Studies

August 08, 2024

Patterns of Russian Companies’ Resilience: Paths toward Antifragility

Resilience of Russian companies and their antifragility were discussed at the round table organized by the School of Finance of the Faculty of Economic Sciences of HSE University. The participants spoke about the opportunities for raising capital in the domestic market, companies’ resilience amid a crisis and the vision of companies’ top managers for the current situation.

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May 28, 2024

Mechanisms for the National Carbon Market Stimulation Were Discussed at the Round Table between HSE and Sain-Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange

The theme of the event carried out by the Exchange and Higher School of Economics on 26 April was Development of the National Carbon Market: Standards, Practices and Companies’ Performance. Irina Ivashkovskaya, head of the School of Finance of HSE University, and Dmitry Chernyshev, vice president of the Saint Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange, presided as chairpersons of the roundtable discussions.

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May 04, 2024

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