Emerging Trends in Corporate Finance: ESG, Climate Risk, and Other Contemporary Issues
A special issue of International Journal of Financial Studies (ISSN 2227-7072).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 268
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the increasing complexity of corporate financial decision making, there is a growing need for empirical research to understand its impact on firm performance and economic stability. Firms face challenges such as market volatility, regulatory changes, climate risks, and evolving stakeholder expectations, requiring data-driven insights and strategic financial management. This Special Issue of IJFS focuses on advancing research in emerging trends in corporate finance, specifically ESG, climate risk, and other contemporary issues. It explores how firms integrate sustainability considerations, manage financial risks, optimize governance, and create long-term value. The scope of discussion includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Corporate governance, ESG, and sustainability performance;
- Risk management, climate risk, and value creation in firms;
- Capital structure decisions and financial constraints;
- Mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring in the ESG era;
- Corporate investment, innovation financing, and green finance;
- Behavioral corporate finance and managerial decision making;
- Financial markets, corporate policies, and investor behavior in sustainable finance;
- ESG finance, corporate social responsibility, and impact investing;
- Private equity, venture capital, and sustainable entrepreneurial finance;
- The impact of macroeconomic factors and climate policies on corporate financial decisions;
- Empirical studies on financial and environmental regulations and their effects on firms;
- Other related topics.
We welcome a diverse range of research paper submissions, including empirical studies, theoretical models with empirical validation, and comprehensive literature reviews. We encourage collaboration between academics and industry professionals to enhance the practical relevance of research findings.
Dr. Kai Wu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- emerging trends in corporate finance
- corporate governance
- risk management
- climate risk
- capital structure
- mergers and acquisitions
- ESG finance and financial regulations
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