Dr Ashfaq Habib
PhD
Research Area: Corporate Finance, Financial Markets and Investment| Degree | Major | University | Start Date | End Date |
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| PhD | Management Sciences | University of Science and Technology Beijing China | October 2015 | June 2018 |
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1- Habib, A., Azam, Z., Khan, M. A., & Meyer, N.
Does mandatory CSR reporting contribute to the reduction of income inequality in society? Exploring the mediating role of channel variables
The research article titled "Does Mandatory CSR Reporting Contribute to the Reduction of Income Inequality in Society? Exploring the Mediating Role of Channel Variables, investigates the impact of mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting on income inequality, measured through the Gini coefficient, in Central European countries.
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1080/15140326.2025.2485245 Journal Category: SSCI |
2025 | Journal of Applied Economics | 2.3 |
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Habib, A., et al.
Does Integration of ESG Disclosure and Green Financing Improve Firm Performance: Practical Applications of Stakeholders Theory."
Drawing on the lens of stakeholder theory, this paper explores the association between ESG disclosure, green finance, and the performance of Chinese firms, while considering the moderating role of competitive edge in terms of financing costs. By integrating ESG disclosure and green finance, firms can efficiently manage their financial resources and operate in an environmentally friendly manner.
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e41996 Journal Category: SCI |
2025 | Heliyon | 3.40 |
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Habib, A., et al
DOES MANDATORY CSR REPORTING HELP COMBAT CLIMATE RISK IN THE PRESENCE OF GREEN FINANCE AND GREEN INNOVATION
This study examines the effect of mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting on the Climate Risk Index (CRI) of European countries, a measure of global warming (SDG-13), where CSR reporting is mandated for a subset of large firms from 2012 to 2022.
DOI : 10.24818/EA/2025/68/163 Journal Category: SSCI |
2025 | Amfiteatru Economic Amfiteatru Economic This journal doesn’t have a profile on ResearchGate yet. Interested in this journal? Get notified when it activates its profile, and start getting upda | 3 |
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Habib, A., Khan, M
Does Sustainable Banking Facilitate to reduce the SDG-10 in Weak Rule of Law Setting
Sustainable banking and firm performance
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24128 Journal Category: SSCI |
2024 | Heliyon | 4.5 |
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HABIB, A., KHAN, M. A., POPP, J., & TANGL, A
Does ESG Compliance Manipulate the Different Channels of Cash Holding
This study focuses on examining the impact of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance on firm cash holdings and explores the various channels through which ESG compliance affects these holdings
DOI : 10.14254/1800-5845/2024.20-1.17 Journal Category: ESCI |
2024 | Montenegrin Journal of Economics | 1.5 |
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1- Habib, A., Anwar, S., & Sussain, w
The role of sustainable investment practices in maintaining efficient working capital management
This study provides a theoretical argument supported by empirical evidence regarding the impact of sustainable investment practices on the working capital management of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
DOI : 10.14254/2071-8330.2024/17-2/11 Journal Category: ESCI |
2024 | Journal of International Studies | 0.38 |
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Habib, A., Khan, M. A., & Tangl, A
Integration of green finance with ESG compliance to enhance the firm value. Managerial approach to determining the level of liquidity.
The purpose of this study is to reveal the integration of green finance with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance in firm liquidity.
DOI : https://doi.org/10.53894/ijirss.v7i3.3290 Journal Category: ESCI |
2024 | International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies | 0.38 |
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Habib, A., Khan, M. A., & Oláh, J
Does green finance support to reduce the investment sensitivity of environmental firms?
This study aims to examine the financing cash flow sensitivity into the firm investment of Environment Sensitive Firms (ESFs). To improve the robustness of our analysis, we implement cluster regression to analyze the 300- firms listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
DOI : DOI: https://doi.org/10.3846/jbem.2023.18865 Journal Category: SSCI |
2023 | Journal of Business Economics and Management | 2.6 |
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Hull, R.M., Habib, A. and Khan, M.A
Impact of major stock markets on China's stock market
The main purpose is to explore the impact of major stock markets on China's market where major markets are represented by former G8 nations (current G7 and Russia).
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1108/MF-01-2023-0022 |
2023 | ||
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Hull, R. M., Habib, A., & Khan, M. A
Impact of major stock markets on China's stock market
This study evaluates the influence of major stock markets on China's stock market
DOI : DOI: 10.1108/mf-01-2023-0022 Journal Category: ESCI |
2023 | Managerial Finance | 1.90 |
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HABIB, A., Khan, M. A., & Meyer, N
The Effect of Bank Liquidity on Bank's Stability in the Presence of Managerial Optimism
Bank stability serves as a prerequisite for the smooth functioning of economic and financial activities in the country. Banks face numerous risks, and liquidity plays an essential role in determining a bank's long-term growth and financial stability.
DOI : 10.13106/jafeb.2022.vol9.no8.0183 Journal Category: Scopus |
2022 | Journal of Asian Finance Economics and Business | |
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Habib, A., Khan, M. A., Popp, J., & Rákos, M
The influence of operating capital and cash holding on firm profitability
This study analyzes the influence of operating capital on a firm’s profitability in the manufacturing sector of China.
DOI : DOI: 10.3390/economies10030069 Journal Category: ESCI |
2022 | Economies | 2.7 |
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Habib, A., Bhatti, M. I., Khan, M. A., & Azam, Z
Cash holding and firm value in the presence of managerial optimism
Cash holding is important for Chinese manufacturing firms coping with the increasing costs of financing and tough economic conditions.
DOI : DOI: 10.3390/jrfm14080356 Journal Category: Scopus |
2021 | Journal of Risk and Financial Management | |
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Habib, A., & Huang, X
CSR investment and cash flow sensitivity under the managerial optimism
This study analyses the cash flow sensitivity of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the presence of managerial optimism of Chinese listed firms from 2009-2016.
DOI : DOI: 10.1080/09720510.2018.1489427 Journal Category: ESCI |
2019 | Journal of Statistics and Management | 1.6 |
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Habib, A., & Huang, X
Investigating the Nonlinear Relationship between Working Capital and Profitability: a Case of Pakistan Textile Firms
This study analyzes the impact of working capital (WCR) on operating profit of Pakistan textile firms from 2009 to 2016
DOI : DOI: 10.14502/Tekstilec2018.61.42-53 Journal Category: ESCI |
2018 | Tekstilec | |
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Habib, A., & Huang, X
Manufacturing exports, profitability and working capital. Human Systems Management
This study examines the effect of working capital (WC) on the profitability of manufacturing firms engaged in exports.
DOI : DOI: 10.3233/HSM-17224 Journal Category: ESCI |
2018 | Human Systems Management | 2.3 |
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Ashfaq Habib
Determining the optimal working capital to enhance firms’ profitability
Seeking the optimal level of cement firms' working capital in Pakistan, this study examines the impact of working capital on their operating profit.
DOI : DOI: 10.3233/HSM-160875 Journal Category: ESCI |
2016 | Human Systems Management | 2.3 |
