Name: Current Position: Office A2 # 435 Programme: Dr. Mazharul H. Kazi Assoc Professor in Finance SEM Tel: 03 8705 5129 E-mail: mazharul.kazi@xmu.edu.my RESEARCH INTERESTS Systematic risk factors, asset pricing, global stock market integration. Stock market bubbles, investment portfolio, foreign exchange and hedge funds. Microfinance, poverty and unemployment of developing nations. Corporate Social Responsibility, Good Governance, and Business Ethics. Contemporary issues in financial economics, money & banking, investment, corporate finance and small/medium business fields. Local planning of capacity building and microfinance for sustainable development. Property economics, real estate finance, wealth creation and financial planning Project evaluation, feasibility studies and input-output analysis for regional and local economic development planning. Microeconomic reform, business analysis, prices and profits determinations. Micro finance and local economic development. Regional and local economic development & planning. Short-term foreign capital inflows. Comparative study on conventional and non-conventional banking. Systematic risk factors of securities pricing. Stock market performance Analyses. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Bachelor Degree (Economics), School of Economics, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh (1976) Master Degree (Economics), School of Economics, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh (1977) Master Research Degree (Economics/Regional and Local Economic Development), School of Economics & Finance, University of Western Sydney, Australia (1988) Ph. D Degree (Finance/Financial Economics), School of Economics & Finance, University of Western Sydney, Australia (2005)
WORKING EXPERIENCE (SUMMARY) Currently, working at the Xiamen University Malaysia as an Associate Professor in Finance. Previously worked for the University of New York Tirana (UNYT) as a Senior Faculty (Associate Professor) in Finance and Economics; Earlier, worked at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) as an Associate Professor of Economics (and Finance), and served the university s Academic Senate as a member by default. Previously, worked at the Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST), Ajman, UAE and the American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina, AUBiH, (accredited with the State University of New York) as Associate Professor of Finance. Also, worked as a faculty at both the University of Western Sydney, Australia and Australian College of Kuwait, Kuwait (which is accredited with the University of Tasmania, Australia). Additionally, acquired experiences for around 10 years in development banking in the capacity of a Manager (Economist); where also have experienced in both professional training/teaching and research activities. HONORS/AWARDS/GRANTS Commonwealth Scholarship (3+years), Government of Australian - for the Doctoral research project at the University of Western Sydney, Merit and Residential Scholarships (5+ years), Government of Bangladesh - for both Bachelor (Honours) and Masters Study programs at Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATION: Book Kazi, M. H., Sept 2009. Systematic Risks in Security Pricing & Global Stock Market Integration, ISBN-10: 3838310896; ISBN-13: 978-3838310893LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany. Book Chapter Leonard, J. & Kazi, M. H., 2014. Analysis of the Columbian Coal Mining Industry, in Leonard, John. Economic Works, Apidama Ediciones Ltd, Bogota, Columbia, (FC). Refereed Journal/ Proceeding Kazi, M. H. & Leonard, J., 2013. Microfinance, Poverty and Youth Unemployment: An Analysis from the Nigerian Perspective, Proceedings of the Nigerian Economic Society, Nigeria. Kazi, M. H. & Leonard, J., 2012. Microfinance, Poverty and Youth Unemployment of Nigeria: AReview, Global Journal of Human Social Science, Global Journals Inc., USA, Volume 12-C, Issue 13 Version 1.0 September 2012, pp. 45-59 (available online: www.globaljournals.org). Kazi, M. H., 2011.How to Manage Foreign Capital Inflows? A Brief Technical Note, Australasian Accounting Business and Finance Journal, Vol. 5, Issue 3, pp. 117-123. (Available online: http://ro.uow.edu.au/aabfj/vol5/iss3/9) Kazi, M. H. and Leonard, J. E., 2011. Impact of the global recession on the South Eastern European (SEE) Banking sector: A simple exposition, Journal of New Business Ideas & Trends, Australia, Vol.9, Issue 1, pp. 18-27. (Available online: www.jnbit.org/upload/jnbit_kazi_leonard_2011_1.pdf.)
Kazi, M. H. and Leonard, J. E., 2011. Southeast European Banking and Global Recession, PROFICIENT-An International Journal of Management, ISSN 0975-475X, Jahanvi Publications Pty. Ltd., India, Vol. 3, Issue 7, pp. 7-15. Kazi, M. H., 2009. An application of co-integration technique for detecting influential risk factors of the Australian stock market, International Research Journal of Finance and Economics, ISSN 1450-2887, Euro Journals Publishing, Inc. North Carolina, USA, Issue 25, pp. 78-89. Kazi, M. H., 2009. Approaches to Economic Development, Growth, HDI and Bangladesh: A methodological shift, Independent Business Review, IUB, BD, ISSN 1996-3572, Vol. 2, Issue 1, pp. 24-40. Kazi, M. H., 2008. An enquiry onto the theoretical asset pricing and its traditional approaches, Academy of Taiwan Business Management Review Journal, Taiwan Institute of Business Administration, Taiwan, Vol. 4, Issue 3, pp. 178-197. Kazi, M. H., 2008, Systematic risk factors for the Australian stock market returns: A cointegration analysis, Australasian Accounting, Business and Finance Journal, University of Wollongong, Australia, Vol 4, Issue 4, pp. 87-101. Kazi, M. H., 2008. Is Australian stock market integrated to the equity markets of its major trading partners?, International Review of Business Research Paper, Australia, Vol. 4, Issue 5, pp. 247-257. Kazi, M. H., 2008. Relationship of the Australian stock market with its major trading partners: A simple exposition, Australasian Accounting, Business and Finance Journal, University of Wollongong, Australia, Vol 2, Issue 2, pp. 52-58. Kazi, M. H., 2008. Stock Market Price Movements and Macroeconomic Variables International Review of Business Research Paper, Australia, Vol. 4, Issue 3, Article 10, pp. 114-126. Kazi, M. H., 2007. A survey onto the empirical compositions of Arbitrage Pricing Theory, Academy of Taiwan Business Management Review Journal, Taiwan Institute of Business Administration, Taiwan, Vol.3, Issue 3, pp.38-52. Kazi, M. H., 2004. Interdependence of Stock Markets under Globalization, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Globalization and Urbanization: Challenges and Opportunities, College of Business, Tennessee State University, USA, Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 83-106. Kazi, M. H., 2004. Trends in Australian Regional Development Efforts, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Globalization and Urbanization: Challenges and Opportunities, College of Business, Tennessee State University, USA, Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 107-134. Refereed CDROM &Web Publication Kazi, M. H. & Leonard, J., 2012. Microfinance, Poverty and Youth Unemployment: An analysis from Nigerian perspective, CDROM of the 53rd Annual Conference of Nigerian Economic Society, August 27-30, 2012, NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria. Kazi, M. H., 2007. An analysis of Australian stock market relationship with its major trading partners, Proceedings/CDROM (ISBN 978-1-74108-162-6) of the Business Research
Symposium 2007, November 29-30, College of Business, University of Western Sydney, Australia, pp. 1-20. Kazi, M. H., 2007. Economic Development, Growth, Poverty Reduction and Bangladesh, Australian Network of Bangladesh Studies, Australia, pp.1-30 Kazi, M. H., 2006. An empirical test using co-integration technique for detecting influential systematic risk factors of the Australian securities market returns, Proceedings/CDROM (ISBN1741081475) of the Business Research Symposium 2006, November 7-8, College of Business, University of Western Sydney, Australia, pp. 1-26. CONFERENCE/SEMINAR/WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS Papers Presented in Conference, Seminar& Workshop Kazi, M. H. & Leonard, J., 2012. Microfinance, Poverty and Youth Unemployment: An analysis from Nigerian perspective, 53rd Annual Conference of Nigerian Economic Society, August 27-30, 2012, held at NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria. Kazi, M. H., 2007. An analysis of Australian stock market relationship with its major trading partners, Business Research Symposium 2007, November 29-30, College of Business, University of Western Sydney, Kazi, M. H., 2007. Economic Development, Growth, Poverty Reduction and Bangladesh, Research Seminar of Australian Network of Bangladesh Studies, 12 July 2007, Sydney, Kazi, M. H., 2006. An empirical test using co-integration technique for detecting influential systematic risk factors of the Australian securities market returns, Business Research Symposium 2006, November 7-8, College of Business, University of Western Sydney, Kazi, M. H., 2004. Interdependence of Stock Markets under Globalization, International Symposium on Globalization and Urbanization: Challenges and Opportunities, May 6-8, 2004, College of Business, Tennessee State University, Nashville, USA. Kazi, M. H., 2004. Trends in Australian Regional Development Efforts, International Symposium on Globalization and Urbanization: Challenges and Opportunities, May 6-8, 2004, College of Business, Tennessee State University, Nashville, USA. Kazi, M. H., 1999. Preconditions for Australian Regional Development, International conference of Regional Sciences Association International, Australia & New Zealand Branch (ANZRSAI), New Castle, Kazi, M. H., 1999. Local Approach to Regional Development, Regional Forum on Photographing (Y) our Future, Greater Western Sydney Economic Development Board, Kazi, M. H., 1996. Economic Development in Regional Perspective: Policy Implications for Australia, School of Economics and Finance, University of Western Sydney (Nepean), Kazi, M. H., 1994. Unemployment in Greater Western Sydney: Its Structure and Trend, Greater Western Sydney Economic Development Board,
PUBLICATIONS IN WORKING PAPER SERIES Kazi, M. H., 2007. Economic Development, Growth, Poverty Reduction and Bangladesh, Bangladesh Studies Circle Working Paper, July 2007, Kazi, M. H., 2005. An investigation onto theoretical underpinnings of asset pricing, Economics and Finance Working Paper, ISSN 1448-5826, Paper # 2005/01, School of Economics & Finance, University of Western Sydney, Kazi, M. H., 2005. An investigation onto empirical episodes of APT, Economics and Finance Working Paper, ISSN 1448-5826, Paper # 2005/02, School of Economics & Finance, University of Western Sydney, Kazi, M. H., 2005. Influential overseas stock markets for Australia under globalization, Economics and Finance Working Paper, ISSN 1448-5826, Paper # 2005/03, School of Economics & Finance, University of Western Sydney, Kazi, M. H., 2005. Haphazard regional development efforts in Australia, Economics and Finance Working Paper, ISSN 1448-5826, Paper # 2005/04, School of Economics & Finance, University of Western Sydney, Kazi, M. H., 2005. A survey onto the theoretical asset pricing, Australian Finance Research Group Working Paper, ISSN: 1449-6038, Paper # 2005/06, University of Western Sydney, Kazi, M. H., 2005. Empirical version of APT: A survey, Australian Finance Research Group Working Paper, ISSN: 1449-6038, Paper # 2005/07, University of Western Sydney, ADDITIONAL RESEARCH PAPERS & STUDY REPORTS Kazi, M. H., 2000. Proxy variables for systematic risk factors relevant to Australian asset pricing. Kazi, M. H., 2000. Empirical Testing Approaches to Systematic Risk Factors in Asset Pricing. Kazi, M. H., 2000. Systematic Risk Factors in Australian Security Pricing: An empirical contemplation of APT. Kazi, M. H., 1995. Economic Development and Planning: Approaches in Regional Perspective. Kazi, M. H., 1995. Economic Database: Concepts and Sources. Kazi, M. H., 1994. Normative and Positive Appraisal of Regional Development Issues: Its impact on policy formulation in Australia. Kazi, M. H., 1987. Textile Industry in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Shilpa Bank, Bangladesh. Kazi, M. H., 1987. Mechanized Water Cargo Vessels in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Shilpa Bank (now, Development Bank of Bangladesh), Bangladesh. Kazi, M. H., 1987. Aluminium Utensils Manufacturing Industry in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Shilpa Bank, Bangladesh. Kazi, M. H., 1987. Problems and Prospects of developing Processed Food Industry in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Shilpa Bank, Bangladesh. Kazi, M. H., 1986. Reinforced Leather Fibre Sheet, Bangladesh Shilpa Bank, Bangladesh.
Kazi, M. H., 1985. Pharmaceutical Industry in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Shilpa Bank, Bangladesh. Kazi, M. H., 1985. Market based opportunity study on Barium Sulphate / Baryte, Bangladesh Shilpa Bank, Bangladesh. Kazi, M. H., 1980. Demand Analysis and Demand Forecast, Training Department of Bangladesh Shilpa Bank, Bangladesh. Kazi, M. H., 1980. Scale of Production and its Economies, Training Department of Bangladesh Shilpa Bank, Bangladesh. Kazi, M. H., 1980. Selection and Transfer of Appropriate Technology- Some Models of Technical Changes, Training Department of Bangladesh Shilpa Bank, Bangladesh. Kazi, M. H., 1980. Consumption, Production Trend and Inter-Industry Linkages, Training Department of Bangladesh Shilpa Bank, Bangladesh. Kazi, M. H., 1980. Linear Programming, Training Department of Bangladesh Shilpa Bank, Bangladesh. Kazi, M. H., 1980. Project and Project Cycle, Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management & Training Department of Bangladesh Shilpa Bank, Bangladesh. Kazi, M. H., 1978. Rural Industry Survey in Bangladesh -A review, BIDS, Bangladesh. Kazi, M. H., 1978. Scope of Social Marketing and its Marketing Strategy in Bangladesh, Population Services International (PSI) / Social Marketing Project (FPSMP), Bangladesh. Kazi, M. H., 1977. Problems and Prospects of Family Planning in Bangladesh, Population Services International (PSI)/ Social Marketing Project (FPSMP), Bangladesh. SUPPLEMENTARY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES Reviewer of Refereed Journal Journal of Applied Financial Economics, Taylor & Francis, UK. Journal of Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis, UK. Quantitative Finance Journal, Taylor & Francis, UK. Journal of Developing Areas, Tennessee State University, USA. International Review of Business Research Papers, Journal of Business and Policy Research, Global Economy and Finance Journal, Emerging Markets Review, Elsevier, USA St Antony s International Review, University of Oxford, UK Journal of Economics and International Finance (JEIF), NG Associate Editor / Article Editor of Refereed Journal SAGE Open, USA FELLOWSHIP World Business Institute,