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Shumi M. Akhtar

The University of Sydney

Seneior Lecturer

University of Sydney Business School

corner of Codrington Street and Darlington Street

Chippendale, NSW 2006

Australia

http://www.firn.org.au

  • The University of Sydney

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1.

Decomposing the Effect of Consumer Sentiment News - Evidence from US Stock and Stock Index Futures Markets

Number of pages: 40 Posted: 07 Feb 2011 Last Revised: 10 Feb 2011
Shumi M. Akhtar, Robert W. Faff, Barry R. Oliver and Avanidhar Subrahmanyam
The University of Sydney, University of Queensland, University of Queensland - Business School and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) - Finance Area
Downloads 152 (142,622)

Abstract:

Consumer sentiment, behavioural finance, stock market

2.

The Power of Bad: The Negativity Bias in Consumer Sentiment Announcements on Stock Returns

Number of pages: 35 Posted: 15 Jun 2010
Shumi M. Akhtar, Robert W. Faff, Barry R. Oliver and Avanidhar Subrahmanyam
The University of Sydney, University of Queensland, University of Queensland - Business School and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) - Finance Area
Downloads 118 (165,150)
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Abstract:

Investor Sentiment, Stock Market Returns, Market Efficiency

3.

Who Moves First? Price Discovery by Institutional and Retail Investors.

Downloads 96 (227,542)

Who Moves First? Price Discovery by Institutional and Retail Investors.

Number of pages: 55 Posted: 01 Oct 2015
Zheng Wu, P. Joakim Westerholm and Shumi M. Akhtar
The University of Sydney, University of Sydney Business School and The University of Sydney
Downloads 60 (303,184)

Abstract:

Price Discovery

Who Moves First? Price Discovery by Institutional and Retail Investors

Number of pages: 54 Posted: 21 Aug 2015
P. Joakim Westerholm, Shumi M. Akhtar and Zheng Wu
University of Sydney Business School, The University of Sydney and The University of Sydney
Downloads 36 (379,796)

Abstract:

price discovery

4.

Intensity of Volatility Linkages in Islamic and Conventional Markets

Number of pages: 61 Posted: 27 Jan 2017
Shumi M. Akhtar, Farida Akhtar, Maria Jahromi and Kose John
The University of Sydney, Curtin University, The University of Sydney - Discipline of Finance and New York University (NYU) - Department of Finance
Downloads 18 (453,927)

Abstract:

Volatility Correlations, International Markets, Contagion, Stochastic Volatility, Islamic Finance

5.

Determinants of Capital Structure for Japanese Multinational and Domestic Corporations

International Review of Finance, Vol. 9, Issue 1-2, pp. 1-26, March/June 2009
Number of pages: 26 Posted: 08 Jun 2009
Shumi M. Akhtar and Barry R. Oliver
The University of Sydney and University of Queensland - Business School
Downloads 3 (527,284)
Citation 4

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6.

Capital Structure and Business Cycles

Accounting & Finance, Vol. 52, pp. 25-48, 2012
Number of pages: 24 Posted: 06 Oct 2012
Shumi M. Akhtar
The University of Sydney
Downloads 2 (533,755)

Abstract:

Capital structure, Business cycle, Firm fixed effects, Unobserved permanent component

7.

Capital Structure of Multinational and Domestic Corporations – A Cross‐Country Comparison

Accounting & Finance, Vol. 57, Issue 2, pp. 319-349, 2017
Number of pages: 31 Posted: 03 Jun 2017
Shumi M. Akhtar
The University of Sydney
Downloads 0 (556,481)

Abstract:

Multinationals, Capital structure, Short‐term debt, Long‐term debt

8.

Multinationals’ Tax Evasion: A Financial and Governance Perspective

Number of pages: 79 Posted: 20 Mar 2017
Shumi M. Akhtar, Farida Akhtar, Kose John and Su-Wen Wong
The University of Sydney, Curtin University, New York University (NYU) - Department of Finance and The University of Sydney
Downloads 0 (375,368)

Abstract:

Tax evasion, multinational corporations, performance, corporate governance, country level governance.

9.

Strategic Default and Capital Structure Decision

Number of pages: 34 Posted: 04 Jan 2017
Shumi M. Akhtar and Ye Ye
The University of Sydney and University of Sydney, Business School, Discipline of Finance, Students
Downloads 0 (527,284)

Abstract:

Corporate governance, Equity issuance, Debt issuance, Finance decisions.

10.

Does Corporate Governance Influence the Utilisation of Proceeds from External Financing? Evidence from Equity and Debt Issuance Activities

Number of pages: 78 Posted: 03 Jan 2017
Shumi M. Akhtar, Farida Akhtar and Ye Ye
The University of Sydney, Curtin University and University of Sydney, Business School, Discipline of Finance, Students
Downloads 0 (382,966)

Abstract:

Corporate governance, Equity issuance, Debt issuance, Finance decisions

11.

Superannuation Fees and Asset Allocation

CIFR Paper No. 114/2016
Number of pages: 36 Posted: 09 Aug 2016
Andrew B. Ainsworth, Shumi M. Akhtar, Adam James Corbett, Adrian D. Lee and Terry S. Walter
University of Sydney - Finance Discipline, The University of Sydney, The University of Sydney - Discipline of Finance, University of Technology, Sydney - Finance Discipline Group and University of Sydney
Downloads 0 (147,963)

Abstract:

Superannuation funds, investment fees, administration fees, asset allocation

12.

Superannuation Fund Performance and Fund Fees

CIFR Paper No. 115/2016
Number of pages: 32 Posted: 09 Aug 2016
Andrew B. Ainsworth, Shumi M. Akhtar, Adam James Corbett, Adrian D. Lee and Terry S. Walter
University of Sydney - Finance Discipline, The University of Sydney, The University of Sydney - Discipline of Finance, University of Technology, Sydney - Finance Discipline Group and University of Sydney
Downloads 0 (180,117)

Abstract:

Investment fees, Performance evaluation, Superannuation funds

13.

Are Australian Superannuation Industry Fees Too High?

CIFR Paper No. 116/2016
Number of pages: 25 Posted: 02 Aug 2016 Last Revised: 02 Nov 2016
Andrew B. Ainsworth, Shumi M. Akhtar, Adam James Corbett, Adrian D. Lee and Terry S. Walter
University of Sydney - Finance Discipline, The University of Sydney, The University of Sydney - Discipline of Finance, University of Technology, Sydney - Finance Discipline Group and University of Sydney
Downloads 0 (261,298)

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14.

The Asymmetric Impact of Consumer Sentiment Announcements on Australian Foreign Exchange Rates

Australian Journal of Management, Vol. 36, No. 3, 2011
Posted: 21 Dec 2011
Shumi M. Akhtar, Robert W. Faff and Barry R. Oliver
The University of Sydney, University of Queensland and University of Queensland - Business School

Abstract:

asymmetry, foreign exchange markets, investor sentiment

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