Biography

Xiaoqi Yu is a PhD Candidate in Finance at the University of Glasgow, Adam Smith Business School. He will be on the academic job market in 2026. His research focuses on Asset Pricing, Capital Market Efficiency, and Sustainable Finance. He holds the CFA and FRM designations.

Prior to his doctoral studies, he completed an MSc in Quantitative Finance (with Distinction) at the University of Glasgow and a BEc in Finance at Shanghai Maritime University. He also has professional experience in investment research and equity research in China's financial industry.

Education

2022 to present PhD in Finance, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK
2018 to 2019 MSc in Quantitative Finance (with Distinction), University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK
2014 to 2018 BEc in Finance, GPA 3.65 (Top 5%), Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai, China

Professional Certifications

CFA Chartered Financial Analyst
FRM Financial Risk Manager

Research Interests

Asset Pricing; Capital Market Efficiency; Sustainable Finance

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