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FMI SIG Annual Conference 2027

Thursday 14 - Friday 15 January 2027 ​Newcastle University Business School

The Financial Markets and Institutions SIG Annual Conference will be held on  14–15 January 2027 and hosted by the Finance Subject Group within the Newcastle University Business School. The joint conference Chairs will be Professor John Ashton and Professor Darren Duxbury.  The purpose of the Conference will be to facilitate research through supportive debate discussion, and the generation of ideas and of course, to provide an opportunity to network, catch up with old friends and make new ones.

The BAFA Financial Markets and Institutions Special Interest Group invites submissions for a two-day academic conference on the theme “Turmoil in Finance: The Need for Regulatory and Cultural Change.” Recent episodes of instability across banking, capital markets, non-bank financial institutions, crypto-assets, pension funds, and global monetary systems have renewed urgent questions about the resilience, accountability, and ethical foundations of financial markets. What is the extent of these concerns, and how should these growing issues be effectively tackled? The conference seeks to explore these and many other questions bringing together scholars, policymakers, regulators, and practitioners to examine how financial turmoil emerges, how it is transmitted across institutions and markets, and whether existing regulatory frameworks remain fit for purpose in an increasingly complex, digitised, and interconnected financial system.

We welcome theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented papers addressing topics including, but not limited to, financial crises and contagion; bank failures and systemic risk; market misconduct and financial culture; governance, incentives, and accountability in financial institutions; regulatory reform and supervisory effectiveness; fintech, crypto-assets, and digital finance; sustainable finance and greenwashing; monetary policy shocks and market fragility; investor behaviour during periods of stress; and the role of accounting, disclosure, and transparency in restoring trust. Submissions in all areas of finance and accounting are welcomed and work from early career researchers and doctoral students are particularly encouraged. The conference will provide a collegial forum for rigorous academic debate and constructive engagement on how regulatory and cultural change can contribute to more resilient, responsible, and trustworthy financial markets.

Background

Newcastle University Business School is a world-leading, triple-accredited business school, and part of Newcastle University, a research-intensive Russell Group university with a proud history of world-class academic excellence. The Finance Subject Group is dedicated to shaping the future of the field by advancing societal wellbeing and sustainability. This is achieved through cutting-edge research, impactful teaching, and collaboration with industry and academic partners.

Established in 2007, the Financial Markets and Institutions Special Interest Group brings together academics with research and scholarly interests in financial markets and institutions, broadly defined. The group is inclusive by nature and open to contributions on financial markets and institutions from a range of disciplinary perspectives. We hope this forum can provide UK based opportunities to assist new and prospective academics together with more established scholars.

Keynote Speakers

Academic Keynote Speaker: Professor Kevin Keasey (University of Leeds).

Kevin Keasey is a prolific academic leader in Accounting, Banking and Finance whose work has combined research, doctoral supervision, and academic leadership in the UK and internationally. His research has examined financial behaviour, corporate governance, banking risk, and the relationship between financial systems, regulation, and broader societal issues, including climate change. Kevin was the recipient of the Distinguished Academic Award, British Accounting and Finance Association (2025).

Policy Keynote Speaker: Andy Agathangelou, (Transparency Task Force)

Andy Agathangelou has spent four decades inside and alongside the financial services industry, and the last decade working to hold it to account. After working in multiple roles in the financial services sector, he turned his attention to what he regards as the industry's most persistent structural problem: the erosion of public trust caused by inadequately effective regulation and unchecked misconduct. In 2015 he founded the Transparency Task Force, now a Certified Social Enterprise and one of the UK's most active civil society voices on financial regulation - campaigning for a more transparent, truthful and trustworthy sector. Andy chairs the Secretariat Committee to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Investment Fraud and Fairer Financial Services, and has led the development of numerous consultation responses, white papers and reports. He also Chairs the Advisory Board for Violation Tracker UK, Leads the RSA's Economy, Finance and Business Network, is Governor of the Pensions Policy Institute, and Member of Better Finance, the pan-European pro-consumer advocacy group.

Policy Keynote Speaker: Maia Kirby&, Violation Tracker UK Project Coordinator, Good Jobs First

Maia works with Violation Tracker UK, the first wide-ranging database of enforcement actions brought against companies by government regulators in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It contains more than 130,000 cases involving issues such as financial misconduct, workplace abuses, environmental offences and anti-competitive practices. Maia also writes and speaks publicly about issues relating to financial and corporate misconduct.

Regulatory and Cultural Change Roundtable. 

We will hold a roundtable discussion examining concerns within the financial system, their causes and potential solutions. This panel discussion will discuss and develop a wider dialogue as to many questions important for Financial Regulation and Financial Markets. Details to follow. 

Call for Papers

Deadline: 20 November 2026

We are pleased to invite academics, researchers, PhD students and professionals to submit research papers for presentation at the conference of the BAFA Financial Markets and Institutions Special Interest Group.

Submission Guidelines

Submission of full papers will be considered in areas of Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Banking and other cognate fields. The conference is friendly and supportive in tenor. Early submission of papers is encouraged to avoid disappointment. We actively encourage new researchers and PhD students to present their work at the conference.

There are no strict style guidelines for the conference, but please ensure that all figures and tables are provided along with submissions in an accessible form and that work is fully referenced using one of the main accepted methods (e.g. Harvard, APA etc.)

Please forward all submissions for consideration to darren.duxbury@ncl.ac.uk and john.ashton@york.ac.uk..

Scientific Committee

Darren Duxbury, Newcastle University.
John Ashton, University of York.
Bartosz Gebka, Newcastle University.
Ranadeva Jayasekera, Trinity College University of Dublin.
Mark Rhodes, Leeds Beckett University.
Jon Williams, University of Surrey.

Important Dates

  • Deadline for Submission of Papers: 20 November 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance: 4 December 2026
  • Registration Deadline 20 December 2026
  • Conference dates: 14–15 January 2027

Registration

Opens:  4 September 2026
Closes: 20 December 2026, 

Fees

Academics/Other Participants: £150
PhD students: £100 

The conference fee is inclusive of buffet lunches and tea, coffee and refreshments. All accommodation and evening meals are to be organised by the participants at their own cost. All delegates must be a member or willing to join the British Accounting and Finance Association.

Registration will be via your BAFA membership account.

Non-BAFA Members will need to join BAFA to attend the conference. Further details of the benefits of membership and where to join are available at  https://bafa.ac.uk/membership/. The BAFA membership fee is £30, or £15 for PhD students and retired academics.

Accommodation

Some of you may want to get ahead of the game and reserve accommodation. All hotels are close to the Newcastle University Campus. A quick google search will provide a comprehensive listing of the many accommodation options, but the following hotels may be of particular interest:

Host City

Newcastle is a thriving city with a reputation for providing a friendly welcome to all visitors. Lonely Planet’s Great Britain guidebook (2011) named Newcastle as 'the hipster capital of the Northeast'. In 2010, Newcastle was voted third best city in Europe for Nightlife in Trip Advisor’s Travellers Choice Awards 2010.

During your visit to Newcastle University, discover what else this vibrant city has to offer. Explore the rich history, vibrant culture, nightlife, fine dining and shopping. From galleries and museums to theatre and music venues, restaurants and pubs to shopping destinations. Our compact city offers this all within walking distance.

Indulge in some retail therapy in the historic heart of the city and experience traditional British markets. Visit the famous Grainger Market, dating back to 1835 and featuring over 100 vendors selling food, drink, vintage clothing or more, all in one of Britain's most beautiful covered markets. If you extend your visit beyond the conference, take a weekend stroll along the River Tyne at the Sunday Quayside Market, part of Newcastle's history as far back as 1736, where you can find street food, fashion and more.

Local Organising Committee

Yousry Ahmed, Newcastle University
Iftekhar Ahmed, Newcastle University.
Periklis Boumparis, Newcastle University.
Mamiza Haq, Newcastle University.
Jose Liu, Newcastle University.
Zhonghao Jiang, Newcastle University.
Jiayu Jin, Newcastle University.
Vu Trinh, Newcastle University.

Enquiries

Should you require any further information or assistance please contact:

Darren Duxbury darren.duxbury@ncl.ac.uk orJohn Ashton John.Ashton@york.ac.uk