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Alper Kara

Professor of Finance, University of Huddersfield
Alper Kara has joined Huddersfield Business School as a Professor of Finance in November 2017. Previously, he was a lecturer and a senior lecturer at the Loughborough University’s School of Business Economics and Director of MSc Programmes at the Hull University Business School. During his PhD he also worked in various capacities at the Universities of Leicester, Bangor and Robert Gordon. Prior to his academic career, Alper was a trader in international bond and foreign exchange markets and worked in the banking industry for five years.

Alper's research agenda is multidisciplinary and, broadly, related to the stability of the financial system and well-being of its participants (i.e. banks, corporates, SMEs and households). It covers topics in asset- and mortgage-backed securitization (pricing and performance) and its impact on banks and the financial system, financial exclusion of ethnic minorities and equality in access to finance (for households and SMEs), bank governance mechanism and its implications on risk management, and syndicated loans as a choice for corporate borrowing and bank lending. He has published in world leading journals and co-authored three books on Securitization, Banking and Syndicated Loans. His work has featured in globally important policy making institutions’ research outlets such as the Federal Reserve Bank, the European Central Bank, International Monetary Fund and Bank of International Settlements.
Alper has been awarded research grants from British Academy, Nuffield Foundation and Banco Central do Brasil for his work. He has also acted as a research consultant to the European Central Bank on various occasions and as an Expert Advisor to Europe Economics Consultancy on their European Commission Project.

Since 2004, Alper taught a spectrum of finance, banking and economics modules both at the undergraduate and postgraduate level (MSc, MBA and Executive Education) – including overseas programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong, Bahrain and Kazakhstan. He acts(acted) as an external examiner for Finance and Banking related UG and PG programmes/modules in a number of business schools in the UK.

UK interest rates cut – here’s the outlook for property owners and home buyers after the budget

Nov 09, 2024 06:15 am UTC| Economy

The main thrusts of the UK governments budget in October 2024 was more borrowing, more tax and more spending. And within those broad goals lie substantial implications for the housing market. One of the immediate...

Budget 2024: experts react to the UK government’s last roll of the economic dice ahead of a general election

Mar 07, 2024 09:24 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

The spring budget of 2024 was widely seen as a chance for UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to inject some economic optimism into British politics ahead of a general election. Would he or wouldnt he cut income tax? (He wouldnt.)...

Bank CEOs set the tone from the top when it comes to risky behaviour — new research

Oct 15, 2023 04:07 am UTC| Business

Metro Bank positioned itself as a fresh start to banking when it launched in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis. It was set up in 2010 as a challenger to the big five banks dominating the UK market post-crisis:...

Securitisation – the complex financial product that fuelled the financial crisis is making a comeback

Sep 18, 2018 12:47 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Securitisation was once lauded as an innovation designed to enhance the resilience and stability of the financial system by redistributing risk efficiently. Yet the housing bubble that burst and triggered the 2007-08...

Economy

AMD Cuts 1,000 Jobs Amid Declining Gaming Sales and Lower-than-Expected Revenue Outlook for Q4

AMDs global workforce sees a 4% reduction after the companys Q3 results fell short of expectations, driven by a dramatic 69% drop in gaming revenue. This layoff decision is part of AMDs strategy to focus on high-growth...

Tencent’s Q3 Profit Rockets 47% as Gaming and AI Surge Despite Revenue Hitting a Snag

Tencent Holdings Ltd delivered a striking 47% profit leap in Q3, reaching 53.23 billion yuan, with major boosts from gaming, AI tools, and high-demand ad services. Revenue rose to 167.19 billion yuan but fell slightly...

China Slams US TSMC Restrictions, Claims Weaponizing Tech to Inflame Strait Tensions

Chinas Taiwan Affairs Office condemned recent U.S. restrictions on TSMC chip exports to Chinese firms, claiming the U.S. is weaponizing Taiwans tech industry to increase Taiwan Strait tensions. This statement marks Chinas...

SoftBank Teams With Nvidia To Bring Japan’s Largest AI Supercomputer With Blackwell Chip Power

SoftBank Group Corp., in collaboration with Nvidia Corp., is set to unveil Japans largest AI supercomputer powered by advanced Blackwell chips. This landmark project is a bold stride toward positioning Japan as a leader in...

Instacart Lowers Q4 Forecasts as Holiday Spending Softens, Intensifying Online Delivery Competition

Instacart has reduced its fourth-quarter outlook, forecasting lower gross transaction value and core profit amid cooling consumer demand and stiffening competition in the online delivery market. The company now anticipates...

Politics

Jack Smith and Special Counsel Team to Step Down as Trump Prepares to Take Office: ‘The End of an Era!’

Special Counsel Jack Smith and his investigative team are reportedly planning to step down from their roles ahead of President-elect Donald Trumps upcoming inauguration. This move comes as Trump prepares to re-enter the...

The Guardian Abandons X, Calling It 'Toxic' After Trump Victory: ‘We’re Done With This Platform’

The Guardian has announced it will no longer post content on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The move comes in the wake of Donald Trumps recent election victory, with the British newspaper citing...

Shelley Luther Triumphs: Salon Owner Who Defied COVID Lockdown Wins Texas State House Seat in Stunning Victory

Shelley Luther, the Texas salon owner who made headlines in 2020 for defying COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, has now secured a seat in the Texas House of Representatives. Running as a Republican, Luther won the seat in...

Trump Teases 2028 Run, Says House Republicans ‘Better Figure Something Out’ in Playful Jab

In characteristic fashion, former President Donald Trump stirred the political pot this week by making a playful comment about a potential 2028 presidential run. During a recent event, Trump hinted he might not throw his...

‘Congratulations, Mr. President!’ Biden Reaches Across the Aisle to Acknowledge Trump’s Victory in Stunning Move

In a gesture that has caught the attention of political observers nationwide, President Joe Biden has formally congratulated Donald Trump on his victory. The move, considered by many as a significant bipartisan moment,...

Science

Blue Origin Prepares to Test New Glenn Rocket, Set to Rival SpaceX's Falcon Rockets

Blue Origin is making significant strides toward testing its New Glenn rocket, designed to compete with SpaceXs Falcon lineup. With seven BE-4 engines producing 3.8 million pounds of thrust, the New Glenn is set to test...

SpaceX’s $2.9 Billion Moon Ship Reveals Spacious Design for Future Lunar Missions

SpaceXs latest prototype of its Starship Human Landing System (HLS) offers an inside look at the spacious, two-story design that could soon carry astronauts to the Moon. A central feature in NASAs Artemis program, this...

CDC Urges Second COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors: ‘Protect Your Health This Season!’ Experts Say It’s Critical

In a recent public health announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that individuals aged 65 and older receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. This additional dose, the...

Breakfast Secrets: 'Fiber-rich Foods Are the Key to Weight Loss!' Experts Reveal Shocking Truth

Health experts often emphasize the importance of a balanced diet combined with regular exercise for weight management. However, for many, achieving these goals can be a daunting challenge. Instead of drastic food...

Scabies Surge Sparks Alarm: Doctors Warn Brits, 'Don't Ignore That Rash!'

Doctors in the United Kingdom are sounding the alarm over a dramatic rise in scabies cases, urging residents not to dismiss any signs of the itchy skin condition. Recent data shows that hospitals detected approximately...

Technology

Don Lemon Drops Bombshell: ‘I’m Done with Twitter!’ as He Bids Farewell to Platform in Shocking Exit

Don Lemon has announced he is leaving X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The former CNN anchor, who has been an active and often polarizing voice on the platform, revealed his decision to step away,...

Meta's Threads to Launch Ads in 2025, Poised to Steal X's Advertisers

Meta Platforms plans to roll out advertisements on its Threads app starting in early 2025, strategically positioning itself to lure advertisers from X, formerly Twitter. With Threads reaching 275 million active users, Meta...

Tesla’s 6th Cybertruck Recall Ignites Safety Concerns with Drive Power Loss Affecting Thousands

In a sweeping recall, Tesla addresses a critical inverter flaw in over 2,400 Cybertrucks, risking sudden drive power loss in specific models. Issued by the NHTSA, this sixth recall for the model requires physical repairs...

Shiba Inu Burn Rate Drops Sharply, Yet Shibarium Adoption Hits Record High

Shiba Inu (SHIB) sees its burn rate plummet by 94% in 24 hours amid price consolidation after a massive rally. Despite this, the meme coins adoption soars as Shibarium surpasses 500 million transactions, signaling strong...

BYD Aims to Rival Tesla in South Korea’s Electric Vehicle Market with 2025 Launch

BYD is gearing up to introduce its Atto 3 and Seal electric vehicles in South Korea by early 2025, signaling the Chinese automakers entry into the passenger car market. The launch aims to capture South Koreas rapidly...