This call invites research proposals focusing on financial research topics relevant to African economies and financial systems. The special issue seeks to advance understanding of financial dynamics, institutions, and markets across the African continent.

Potential topics

• Financial markets and institutions in Africa
• Banking sector development and regulation
• Capital markets and investment in African economies
• Corporate finance and governance in African firms
• Financial inclusion and access to finance in Africa
• Macroeconomic finance and monetary policy in African countries
• Risk management and financial stability in African financial systems
• Fintech and digital finance innovation in Africa
• International trade finance and currency markets in Africa
• Real estate and infrastructure finance in Africa

Timeline

• May 30, 2027: Submission deadline

This call for papers invites research proposals focused on African financial systems, markets, and institutions. Research examining financial dynamics, institutional development, and monetary aspects of African economies is welcomed.

Potential topics

• African financial markets
• Financial institutions in Africa
• Money markets in Africa
• International financial connections to Africa

Timeline

• May 30, 2027: Submission deadline

Potential topics

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in financial markets
• Algorithmic trading and high-frequency trading
• AI-driven market microstructure and price discovery
• Systemic risk and financial stability implications of AI
• Regulatory frameworks and governance of AI in finance
• Market efficiency and anomalies in AI-dominated markets
• Risk management and portfolio optimization with AI
• Ethical considerations and fairness in AI-driven finance
• Impact on market participants and trading strategies
• Data quality, bias, and robustness of AI models in finance

Timeline

• April 30, 2027: Full paper submission deadline

This special issue examines the intersection of information availability, institutional quality, and financial market dynamics in emerging economies. The collection seeks to advance understanding of how information flows, institutional frameworks, and market structures interact to shape financial outcomes in developing and transition economies.

Potential topics

• Role of information asymmetry in emerging market financial markets
• Institutional quality and financial market efficiency
• Corporate governance in emerging markets
• Information disclosure and transparency requirements
• Market microstructure in emerging economies
• Regulatory frameworks and their impact on financial markets
• Behavioral finance in emerging markets
• Information technology and financial market development

Timeline

• August 15, 2026: Submission deadline

This call for papers invites research proposals focused on African finance and financial systems. We are interested in original research that advances our understanding of financial markets, institutions, and practices across the African continent.

Submissions should present novel findings and insights relevant to African financial contexts, including studies on market structures, regulatory frameworks, institutional development, and financial behavior in African nations and regions.

Potential topics

• African financial markets and institutions
• International finance and development in Africa
• Corporate finance in African companies
• Risk management in African financial systems
• Financial innovation and technology in Africa
• Economic development and finance in African countries

Timeline

• December 31, 2023: Submission deadline for research proposals