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Advancing Research in International Finance

A special issue of Journal of Risk and Financial Management (ISSN 1911-8074). This special issue belongs to the section "Financial Markets".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 June 2026 | Viewed by 7678

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Dr. Kirill Shakhnov

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School of Economics, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, UK
Interests: international macro/finance; asset pricing; cryptocurrencies; fixed income
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on advancing research in international finance, emphasizing theoretical and empirical perspectives on key global financial challenges. The field of international finance continues to evolve rapidly, addressing pressing issues like global financial stability, cross-border capital flows, exchange rates, international trade finance, and the growing influence of emerging markets in the global financial system. The issue seeks to provide a platform for high-quality research with significant implications for both policy and practice in a globalized economy.

We encourage submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

  • Global Financial Stability: exploring the effects of financial crises, including the roles of central banks and monetary policy in stabilizing international markets.
  • Sovereign Debt Markets: examining the risks associated with government bonds in advanced and emerging economies, including currency, liquidity, interest rate, and default risks.
  • Emerging Markets and Global Finance: highlighting the unique challenges faced by emerging markets, including their roles within the global financial architecture and bond yield determination in high-risk environments.
  • Cross-Border Investments and Financial Integration: investigating factors that shape cross-border capital flows, investor demand for bonds, and the effects of bond index inclusions on prices and liquidity.
  • Quantitative Easing and Monetary Policy: analyzing the impact of central bank balance sheets on sovereign bond markets, with comparisons between quantitative easing (QE) during the 2008–09 Great Financial Crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic response.
  • Innovative Financial Topics: exploring the role of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations in shaping international finance.

By prioritizing these topics, the issue aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of sovereign risk, bond yield determination, the effects of international monetary policies, and the evolving landscape of international finance, particularly in the context of emerging market economies.

Dr. Kirill Shakhnov
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • international finance
  • financial crises
  • sovereign debt
  • cross-border investment
  • emerging markets
  • exchange rates
  • trade finance
  • cryptocurrencies
  • blockchain
  • ESG in finance

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Portfolio Diversification with Non-Conventional Assets: A Comparative Analysis of Bitcoin, FinTech, and Green Bonds Across Global Markets
by Vaibhav Aggarwal, Sudhi Sharma, Parul Bhatia, Indira Bhardwaj, Reepu Na and Shashank Sharma
J. Risk Financial Manag. 2025, 18(12), 687; https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm18120687 - 2 Dec 2025
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This study examines the diversification and hedging potential of non-conventional assets like cryptocurrency (Bitcoin), FinTech equities (FINXs), and green bonds (QGREENs) against traditional equity benchmarks, namely the MSCI World and MSCI Emerging Markets indices using daily data from 2016 to 2021. Employing Time-Varying [...] Read more.
This study examines the diversification and hedging potential of non-conventional assets like cryptocurrency (Bitcoin), FinTech equities (FINXs), and green bonds (QGREENs) against traditional equity benchmarks, namely the MSCI World and MSCI Emerging Markets indices using daily data from 2016 to 2021. Employing Time-Varying Parameter Vector Autoregression (TVP-VAR), network connectedness analysis, and the Minimum Connectedness Portfolio (MCoP) approach, the study uncovers dynamic interdependencies among these markets. The results reveal that Bitcoin consistently acts as a net receiver of shocks, providing strong diversification benefits during crisis periods, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. FinTech assets show moderate resilience, while green bonds primarily serve as shock transmitters with limited hedging ability. Optimal portfolio weights indicate the highest allocation to Bitcoin, followed by FinTech and green assets, supporting their inclusion in diversified portfolios. Overall, the findings underscore Bitcoin’s superior risk-mitigating role and highlight the strategic importance of digital assets in achieving portfolio stability and sustainability in volatile global markets. Full article
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Information Transmission Performance of the GIFT Nifty Futures: Evidence from High-Frequency Data
by Rajib Sarkar, Soumya Guha Deb and Amrit Panda
J. Risk Financial Manag. 2025, 18(9), 527; https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm18090527 - 19 Sep 2025
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This paper investigates the information transmission performance of GIFT Nifty futures using high-frequency data, a novel area of study given their recent introduction. We employ Johansen cointegration tests, Granger causality tests, GARCH models, Hasbrouck’s Information Share (IS) model, and Gonzalo–Granger’s Component Share (CS) [...] Read more.
This paper investigates the information transmission performance of GIFT Nifty futures using high-frequency data, a novel area of study given their recent introduction. We employ Johansen cointegration tests, Granger causality tests, GARCH models, Hasbrouck’s Information Share (IS) model, and Gonzalo–Granger’s Component Share (CS) model to assess market integration, volatility, and price discovery dynamics. Our findings reveal significant bidirectional Granger causality and cointegration between the GIFT Nifty futures price and the Nifty index price, indicating a stable long-term equilibrium. Additionally, the GARCH model captures substantial volatility, reflecting the market’s responsiveness to new information. The IS and CS models confirm that the GIFT Nifty futures play a crucial role in the price discovery process, leading the Nifty index. This research is timely, within eight months of the first anniversary of GIFT Nifty futures trading since its launch. The findings highlight the information transmission performance and importance of the GIFT Nifty futures in enhancing market stability and transparency, offering valuable insights into market behaviour, integration, and forecasting abilities. Full article
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An Examination of G10 Carry Trade and Covered Interest Arbitrage Before, During, and After Financial Crises
by Charles Armah Danso and James Refalo
J. Risk Financial Manag. 2025, 18(4), 190; https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm18040190 - 2 Apr 2025
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This paper examines and compares the trading strategies of carry and covered interest arbitrage. This study constructs portfolios for G10 countries based on interest rates’ spot and forward exchange rates. We extend the prior literature by focusing on the profitability of the strategies [...] Read more.
This paper examines and compares the trading strategies of carry and covered interest arbitrage. This study constructs portfolios for G10 countries based on interest rates’ spot and forward exchange rates. We extend the prior literature by focusing on the profitability of the strategies during and around the two crisis periods, comparing both carry trade (CT), i.e., unhedged, and covered interest arbitrage (CIAT), i.e., hedged. We find that both CT and CIAT have variable profits during the period examined, with both strategies’ profits generally concentrated in the pre-crisis period and most losses in the post-crisis period. Full article
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