Dr Ahmed El-Masry

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Dr Ahmed El-Masry

External Examiner

Doctoral College

Dr Ahmed A. El-Masry (PhD, MBA, BBA) joined Plymouth University in 2003 and is an Associate Professor of Financial Management at Plymouth Business School. He has been working in academia for more than 30 years in various universities in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Malta, Singapore, France and the UK. His teaching interests are: corporate finance and international finance. He has published 44 peer reviewed articles in international journals. His research interests are: risk management, capital structure, credit ratings, dividend policy, M&As, m-banking, Islamic banking & Finance, online reporting and corporate governance. His papers appear in Managerial Finance, Journal of Operational Research Society, Expert Systems with Application, Cross-Culture Management: International Review, Corporate Ownership and Control, International Journal of Hospitality Management, Journal of Travel Research, Computers Human Behaviour, Journal of Maritime Policy and Management, Economic Modelling, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organisation, and Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money. He is Editor-in-Chief of Journal of International Business and Finance and a member of editorial boards and reviewers of several international journals such as British Accounting Review, European Journal of Operational Research, Research in International Business and Finance, International Research Journal of Insurance Markets and Companies, International Journal of Customer Relationship Marketing and Management, and Frontiers in Finance and Economics. He is a co-editor of a book published in 2011 by IGI global: Mobile Information Communication Technologies Adoption in Developing Countries: Effects and Implications (ISBN10: 1-61692-818-2). He is a contributor and Field Editor of the Encyclopaedia in CSR published by Springer in 2013 (ISBN:978-3-642-28035-1). He is affiliated/visiting professor of finance at Grenoble Graduate School of Business, France and Mansoura University Faculty of Commerce, Egypt. Currently Dr El-Masry is a member in many international associations such as the American Finance Association, Financial Management Association, European Financial Management Association, and British Accounting & Finance Association. Finally, he is a Fellow at the British Academy of Higher Education (FHEA) and is a Certified Business and Management Educator (CMBE) awarded by the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS) 

https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=UoSj6_gAAAAJ&hl=en 

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ahmed_El-Masry2 

Qualifications

  • PhD, Finance, Manchester Business School
  • MBA, Egypt
  • BBA, Egypt
  • Fellow of the the British Academy of Higher Education

Professional membership

路     American Finance Association- member

路     Financial Management Association- member

路     European Financial Management Association- member

路     British Accounting & Finance Association- member and reviewer

路     British Academy of Management- member

路     International Academy of Business and Economics- Member and Reviewer


Roles on external bodies

  • Academic/Scientific High Committee Member, 12th International Conference for Islamic Economics and Finance, Organised by Islamic Development Bank Group and Umm Al-Qura University, March 2018. PERSONAL INVITATION.
  • Co-founder and President, the International Association of Economics, Finance and Sustainable Business (IAEFSB). A not-for profit organisation has been approved by the Canadian Government to publish research, to hold conferences and to provide consultations and training. Established in 2014. Can be accessed at:  
  • An advisor for many universities in the area of EFMD accreditation.
  • A reviewer for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). Research Grants & Partnerships Division, 350 Albert Street, 350, rue Albert, Ottawa, ON  K1P 6G4, Canada
  • A member of the Scientific committee of Innovation Arabia 10 Conference, 6 - 8 March 2017, Dubai Marina, Dubai- U.A.E. http://www.innovationarabia.ae/quality-business-management-conference/call-for-papers/
  • Editor-in-Chief, Journal of International Business and Finance. Published biannually by Serials Publications
  • Field Editor and Reviewer, Encyclopaedia in CSR, to be published by Springer in 2013.
  • An Editorial Board member for the International Journal of Online Marketing (IJOM) published by IGI Global.
  • An editorial Board Member of the International Research Journal "Insurance Markets and Companies
  • An associate editor of the International Journal of Customer Relationship Marketing and Management, published by IGI Global.
  • An Editorial Board member for the Journal of Finance and Investment Analysis, published by the International Scientific Press.
  • An Editorial Board member for the Mega Journal of Business Research
  • An Editorial Advisory Board member for PSU Research Review: An International Journal, published by Emerald.
  • A Guest Editor of Managerial Finance Journal for three special issues on the following topics:
    • Derivatives & risk management (vol. 32, no. 2, 2006),
    • Exchange rate risk exposure and its determinants (vol. 33, no. 9, 2007), and
    • Corporate governance & ownership structure (vol. 34, no. 12, 2008).

路     A reviewer for an edited book: 鈥淚nfrastructure Development as a Critical Element of Global Economic Growth鈥 by IGI Global, USA

路     A reviewer of the following journals:

o Journal of International Business Studies

o British Accounting Review,

o Research in International Business and Finance,

o Emerging Markets Review,

o European Journal of Operational Research,

o Frontiers in Finance and Economics,

o Journal of Management Development,

o International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management,

o Corporate Governance: International Journal,

o Corporate Governance,

o International Journal of Corporate Social Responsibility,

o Economic Modelling,

o Journal of Modern Transportation,

o International Review of Economics and Finance,

o International Journal of E-Adoption (IJEA)

o Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ)

Teaching

Teaching interests

  • Corporate Finance,
  • International Finance and
  • Financial Management

Staff serving as external examiners

External examining experience

路     An external BA examiner in University of East London BusinessSchool, 2014-2018.

路     An external BSc examiner in Middlesex Business School, (Externalpartnership with MSA university, Egypt) 2009- 2016.

路     An external BSc examiner in American International University-London) 2010-2015.

路     An external BA examiner in Glasgow Caledonian BusinessSchool, 2008-2013.

路     An external BSc examiner in London School of Economics,UK, 2004-2008.


ValidationExternal Panel Member

路     IFS School of Finance,London, 2012 to validate a new MBA in Banking

Research

Research interests

  • Risk management,
  • Exchange rate risk and its determinants,
  • Dividends policy,
  • Corporate governance,
  • Mergers and acquisitions,
  • Capital structure,
  • Privatisation,
  • Stock market anomalies,
  • Islamic Finance

https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=UoSj6_gAAAAJ&hl=en 

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ahmed_El-Masry2 

Other research

PhD/DBA Examiner

 (EXTERNAL)

1.   Capital Adequacy requirements and lending spread, DBA, by S.El-Ahamdieh, Grenoble Graduate School of Business, France, Jan. 2017.

2.   AnEvaluation of Altman鈥檚 Z score to predict corporate failure amid the recent financialcrisis, by J. Almamy, Brunel University, UK,2016

3.   Hedging policies inUK and US firms, by C. Haung, Aston Business School, UK, 2016.

4.   Corporate governancein the Libyan banking sector, by M. Shaballa, Nottingham Business School, 2015.

5.   Stock marketperformance & volatility in Pakistan, by E. Shahid, Middlesex University, 2015.

6.   Financialreporting in Islamic Banks, by M. Hassan, LancasterUniversity, 2013.

7.   On the Characteristics of risk,risk aversion and risk management in emerging financial markets, by A. Alfy,Swansea University, 2013.

8.   Institutionallogic and corporate Internet reporting in Egypt by I. Arafa, Aston BusinessSchool, 2012.

9.   Ownershipstructure and earnings management by M. Idris, Gloucestershire University,2012.

10. Mutual fund strategies in Egypt and Saudi Arabia by D. ElMosallamy, BristolBusiness School, University of the West of England, 2011.

11. Thedevelopment and determinants of credit ratings in the UK, by E. Gonis, BristolBusiness School, University of the West of England, 2010.

 

 (INTERNAL)

12. Risk and Efficiency in Iskamic Banks, F.Alqahtani, Plymouth University, Jan. 2018.

13.Social Media andInnovation in SMEs, O. Alghamdi, Plymouth University, 2017.

14.Computational modelto manage learning environments, E. Almamy, Plymouth University, 2016

15.Economic developmentin Libya, A. Elwerfelli, Plymouth University, UK, 2016

16.Economic growth in Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Alodadi,Plymouth University, 2015.

17.The dividendbehaviour of NYSE banks within an optimal control framework, R. Mukono, Plymouth University, 2008.

DBA Supervision (Grenoble Graduate School of Business, France)

1.    G. Nassief, Credit risk inIslamic and conventional banks in Saudi Arabia (mixed methodologies). Degree Awarded 2015.

2.    R. Aldana, Mergers and acquisitions, risk, performance and market value of banks in MENA countries.VIVA: 2018

Relevant external activities

路     A Jury Committee Member, Best Website and Annual Reports Competition, Egyptian Institute of Directors,Ministry of Investment in collaboration with the United Nations and the European Union, EGYPT, 2008 and 2009.

路     An organiser of theBAA-SWAG 2006 conference, Plymouth Business School, September 2006.

路     A chair of special sessions on Islamic banking and finance, 1st International Conference on RiskManagement and Governance, MSA university, EGYPT, February 2013.

路     A chair of special sessions on Islamic banking and finance, IABE conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA,October 2006

Prizes and awards

路     Outstanding Research Paper Award, IABE, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 2005.

路     Who鈥檚 who in the world, 2007

Research degrees awarded to supervised students

1.   Alattiya, S. 2017, e-Recruitment and performance(viva was on April 2017)

2.   AbdelRazik, D. 2017, Audit fee determinants

3.   Alalawi, A. 2016, Investorbehaviours in GCC countries

4.   Elbahar, E. 2016, Risk management in banking sector

5.   Agag, G. 2016, B2C and B2B E-Commerce Ethics

6.   Alharthi, M. 2016, Efficiency and stability of banks

7.   Albarrak, M. 2015. Capital structure and its determinants in MENA listedfirms

8. Elenezi, M. 2015. The impact of exchange rate, interest rate, market andoil price risk on GCC listed companies.

9. El-Ghouty, A. 2015. Ownership structure and stock market performance andvolatility in Egypt.

10. Zhang, H. 2011. Corporate governanceand firm performance in China

11. Kandil, T.2011. Culture, leadership and post M&A financial performance: A comparativestudy

12. Alkhawaldeh,A. 2011. Credit rating and corporate governance in Jordan

13. Elsayed, A.2010. The key determinatesof the voluntary adoption of corporate Internet reporting and its consequenceson company value: Evidence from Egypt

14. Olugbode, M.2010. The impact of the Euro on exchange rate and interest rate exposures of UKFirms and Industries.

15. Bekhiet, M.2008. The performance of privatised and private firms: Empirical evidence fromEgypt. 

Personal

Conferences organised

SWAG-BAA Conference, Plymouth Business School, 8 September 2006

Other academic activities

Conferences:

1. "Efficiency and its Determinants in Banks: a comparative study ofIslamic, Conventional and Socially Responsible Banks" (with M. Alharthi), 6-8 May 2016. 2nd International Conference, MSA University,Egypt.

2. "A Comparative Study of Capital Structure in Islamic andConventional Banks in MENA countries" (with M. Albarak), 6-8 May 2016. 2nd International Conference, MSA University,Egypt.

3.  鈥淭he causality relationship between stockmarket performance and foreign exchange market in Egypt: Does the 25thJanuary revolution matter?鈥 (with O. Badr), 26th International Conference: The University and SocialTransition (TUST) (The University Role in Social, Economic and PoliticalDevelopment)- Mansoura University, 16th-17th April 2016, Sharm El-Sheikh-Egypt

4. "A Comparative Study of Capital Structure in Islamic andConventional Banks in MENA countries" (with M. Albarak), 26th International Conference: The University and SocialTransition (TUST) (The University Role in Social, Economic and PoliticalDevelopment)- Mansoura University, 16th-17th April 2016, Sharm El-Sheikh-Egypt

5. "Efficiency and its Determinants in Banks: a comparative study ofIslamic, Conventional and Socially Responsible Banks" (with M. Alharthi), 6-8 March 2016. 1st International Conference, Umm AlQURA University,Saudi Arabia

6. "A Comparative Study of Capital Structure in Islamic andConventional Banks in MENA countries" (with M. Albarak), 6-8 March 2016. 1st International Conference, Umm AlQURA University,Saudi Arabia

7. "Efficiency and its Determinants in Banks: a comparative study ofIslamic, Conventional and Socially Responsible Banks" (with M. Alharthi),4th Islamic Banking and Finance Conference (IBF 2014), 23-24 June 2014,Lancaster University Management School, UK.

8. "Is the Capital Structure of Islamic Banks different? A ComparativeStudy with Conventional Banks in MENA countries" (with M. Albarak), 4thIslamic Banking and Finance Conference (IBF 2014), 23-24 June 2014, LancasterUniversity Management School, UK.

9. "Efficiency in Islamic Banks in GCC" (with M. Alharthi), WorldBusiness and Social Science Research Conference, Crowne Plaza Republique, 14-16April 2014, Paris, France.

10. 鈥淚nstitutional Ownership and Firm Market Performance in Egypt鈥, (with A.ElGhouty), 26th International Business Research Conference, 7-8April 2014, Imperial College, London, UK.

11. 鈥淚s the Capital Structure of Islamic Banks different? A ComparativeStudy with Conventional Banks in MENA countries鈥. 7th Saudi StudentsConference, 1st to 2nd February 2014, Edinburgh, UK.

12. "Challenges of Islamic Banks" (with A. Hama), Islamic Banking& Finance Conference, 3rd May 2013, Oxford University, UK.

13. 鈥淓fficiency Measurement in the Banking Sector: A Comparative Study ofIslamic and Conventional Banks in GCC Countries and UK鈥, (with M. Alharthi andS. Ashby) April 5-6, 2013, San Francisco, California, USA.

14. 鈥淢easuring market timing and security selection abilities in Saudi mutual funds鈥 (with D. Al-Mousallamy), 16-17 February 2013. 1st International Conference, MSA University, Egypt.

15. 鈥淧erformance of Islamic mutual funds: A comparative study, (with D. Al-Mousallamy), 16-17 February 2013. 1st International Conference, MSA University, Egypt.

16. 鈥淭he determinants of Islamic banking profitability鈥, 14th International Business Research Conference, 28-30 April 2011, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, UAE.

17. 鈥淐orporate governance, firm characteristics and Internet financial reporting: evidence from Egyptian Listed Companies鈥, (with A. Elsayed and I. Elbeltagi), June 2010, Brussels, Belgium.

18. The key determinants of Internet Financial Reporting of Egyptian Listed Companies, The IABE 2009 Conference, 4-7 June 2009, Thessaloniki, Greece.

19. Financial risks and oil price risks of international shipping, The IABE 2009 Conference, 4-7 June 2009, Thessaloniki, Greece.

20. The accounting measurement for mark-up financing (Murabaha) in Islamic banks, The IABE 2007 Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

21. The currency risk exposure of UK companies, The IABE 2006 Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

22. Credit scoring models for personal loans in the Egyptian banking sector, The IABE 2006 Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

23. Bank behaviour and Islamic bank customers: Some evidence from UAE banks, The IABE 2006 Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

24. The matching principle in the Islamic accounting thought, The IABE 2006 Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

25. The accounting measurement bases in both Islamic and conventional thought, The IABE 2006 Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

26. Is accounting information value-relevant in the emerging Egyptian stock market? The IABE 2006 Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

27. Stock returns and exchange rate changes: Evidence from UK firms, The European Financial Management Association 2006 Conference, Madrid, Spain.

28. On the determinants of exchange rate exposure of UK industries, The IABE 2005 Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

29. Does foreign exchange rate exposure matter? - some evidence from UK non-financial companies, The IABE 2005 Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

30. Is accounting information value-relevant in the emerging Egyptian stock market? Financial Reporting and Business Communications 2005 Conference, Cardiff Business School, Cardiff, UK.

31. The determinants of exchange rate exposure of UK non-financial companies, The Global Finance 2005 Conference, Dublin, Ireland.

32. The exchange rate exposure of UK non-financial companies: Industry-level analysis, The European Financial Management Association 2004 Conference, Basil, Switzerland.

33. The exchange rate exposure of UK industries, the BAA Annual 2004 Conference, The University of York, UK.

34. A survey of derivatives use of UK non-financial companies, the Fourth Annual 2003 Conference of the International Economics and Finance Society, City University, London.

Doctoral Conferences

35. A survey of derivatives use of UK nonfinancial companies, the Federal School Conference, May 2003, Manchester Business School, Manchester, UK

36. Exposure to exchange rate movements by UK nonfinancial companies, the Federal School Conference, May 2002, Manchester Business School, Manchester, UK.

37. Managing foreign exchange exposure in UK industrial companies, the Federal School Conference, May 2001, Manchester Business School, Manchester, UK.

 

I also attended the following conferences as an audience:

38. Islamic Finance, Euromoney, Jeddah- Saudi Arabia, 2016

39. Islamic Finance, Thomson Reuters, Bahrain, 28-29 May 2013.

40. Credit Risk, 28th June 2011, London.

41. Corporate Responsibility and Innovation Symposium, 6-7 April 2011, Dijon, France.

42. World Islamic Finance Conference, 27-28 March 2011, London, UK.


Departmental/ResearchWorking Papers

1.   El-Masry, A.A., D.V., El-Mousallamy,D., Matall铆n-S谩ez J.C. and Tortosa-Ausina, E. (2015), Mutual fund performancein MENA countries: Environmental conditions and fund characteristics. Workingpaper 2015/02, Universitat Jaume . AlsoAvailable at: https://ideas.repec.org/p/jau/wpaper/2015-02.html and at

2.   Olugbode, M. and Pointon, J. and El-Masry, A.A., (2011). Exchange rate and interest rate exposure of UK industries usingAR(1)- EGARCH-M approach. Available at SSRN:

3.   El-Masry, A.A. (2003), The exchangerate exposure of UK nonfinancial companies: Industry-level analysis, ManchesterBusiness School Working Paper Series 455-02. Available also at SSRN: or

4.   El-Masry, A.A. (2003), A survey ofderivatives use of UK non-financial companies, Manchester Business SchoolWorking Paper Series 455-3. Available also at SSRN: or

  

Links

https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=UoSj6_gAAAAJ&hl=en 

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ahmed_El-Masry2 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ahmed-a-el-masry-64900810/