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Biography
Dr Akhtar research interests are diverse including Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Asset Pricing, Corporate Finance, Behavioural Finance, Sustainability, Portfolio Management, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. She has worked at the Commonwealth Treasury, Department of Defence and Private equity corporations prior to joning academia. Dr Akhtar is an active researcher and her work has been published in international and local Journals [ABDC A*/A ranking]. She has published in Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Corporate Finance, Critical Finance Review, Journal of International Money and Finance, Accounting and Finance and Australian Journal of Management. Dr. Akhtar is a regular reviewer of Australian Research Council (ARC) grants and journals listed in ABDC/ABS [A-A* catagory]. She was awarded number of grants related to teaching: Teaching Excellence (ANU), Innovation in Teaching (MQ) and Teaching engagement (MQ).
Dr Akhtar is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) UK.
Grants and Scholarship Awarded
- ARC Discovery Grant [DP200102935]
- AFAANZ Grant
- American Finance Association (AFA) scholarship
Research Interest
Corporate Governance, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Asset Pricing, Behavioural Finance, Sustainability, Investment, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.
Teaching
ACST6003 Principles of Finance
BUSA3015 Business Forecasting
ACST1001 Finance 1A
AFIN310 Issues in Applied Finance
AFIN250 Investments
AFIN328 Financial Risk Management
Research Supervsion
Sophie Howard (Honours Student, primary supervisor MQ, Awarded HD, joined industry)
Jake Gorman (Honours Student, co-supervisor Curtin, Awarded HD, joined industry)
Lachlan Hall (Honours Student, co-supervisor, University of Sydney, joined industry)
Maryam Laeeq Ali (PhD Student, primary supervisor MQ, current)
Nhu Tung (Henry) Nguyen (Mres student, primary supervsior MQ, current)
Diana Blazevska (Macquarie Undergraduate Research Internship Program-mentor)
Melisa Yerlikaya (Macquarie Undergraduate Research Internship Program, mentor)
Media Engagement
Dr Akhtar contributed to national and international mainstream media outlet including Australian Financial Review, The Conversation, FMCG CEO Magazine, Macquarie's The Lighthouse.
I am available for supervisiton of PhD, Masters and Honours students.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD (Finance), UQ
Masters (Financial Management), ANU
Bachelor (Economics), ANU
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK
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USYD Led: Innovative approach to a fair tax system for Multinationals and Governments
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A Comment on "Winter is Coming: Early-Life Experiences and Politicians' Decisions"
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Critical Minerals and Materials: The sustainable supply of materials for the clean energy transition: A white paper from the Net Zero Institute based on its multidisciplinary research
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Volatility linkages and value gains from diversifying with Islamic assets
Akhtar, S., Akhtar, F., Jahromi, M. & John, K., Oct 2023, In: Journal of International Business Studies. 54, 8, p. 1495-1528 34 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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It could be overreaction, not lottery-seeking, that is behind Bali, Cakici And Whitelaw's MAX effect
Gorman, J., Akhtar, F., Durand, R. B. & Gould, J., 10 Aug 2022, In: Critical Finance Review. 11, 3-4, p. 647-675 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Determining returns to bidding firms’ shareholders using different benchmark methods: an Australian study
Akhtar, F., Jun 2019, In: Accounting & Finance. 59, 2, p. 923-960 38 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Press/Media
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What does Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter mean for free speech?
22/05/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Retail outlook: big retailers feel the pressure of new challengers
Farida Akhtar & Shumi Akhtar
18/03/16
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
Impacts
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Digital Literacy Developed in Pedagogical Innovative Learning Space
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Impact: Technology impacts, Training impacts, Culture impacts, Society impacts, Economy impacts
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Social and Economic impacts of corporate price gouging and misconduct activities.
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Impact: Economy impacts, Society impacts, Culture impacts