Project title: Economic Policy Uncertainty, Bank Risks and Effective Risk Mitigation

PhD supervisors: Professor Gulcin Ozkan, Professor Leone Leonida

Year of entry: 2025, full time

Xiaoyi Ma is a PhD Candidate in Banking and Finance at King’s Business School. Their research currently examines how economic policy uncertainty (EPU) influences different dimensions of bank risk, including credit, market, and liquidity risk, and explores the role of financial derivatives in shaping banks’ resilience. The findings aim to support policymakers, regulators, and practitioners in designing effective macroprudential policies and risk management strategies that enhance financial stability.