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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

BRICS in the Crosshairs: Trump Threatens Tariffs Over New Currency

President-elect Donald Trump is taking a strong position against the BRICS countriesBrazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and new members like Iran and the UAE. He warned that if these countries try to create a new...

FxWirePro- Major Economic Events for the week

Date Time Currency Event Forecast Previous Mon, Dec...

Australian Retail Sales Surge: A Bright Sign for Consumer Confidence

Australian retail sales data released today shows a month-on-month increase of 0.6% for October 2024, exceeding market predictions of a 0.3% rise. This marks the third month in a row that retail sales have grown, following...

Tesla's Big Year-End Move: Free Supercharging and 0% APR Drive Inventory Clearance Goals

Tesla is aiming to exceed its 2023 delivery record with a strategic year-end push, offering free Supercharging, 0% APR financing, and Full Self-Driving to incentivize immediate purchases of inventory Model 3 and Model Y...

'Moana 2' and 'Wicked' Propel Thanksgiving Box Office to $420M, Breaking Records

Thanksgiving weekend brought a historic $420 million in domestic box office sales, led by Moana 2s $221 million debut. The record-breaking holiday also saw Wicked and Gladiator II contributing to Hollywoods resurgence in...

Politics

What are Donald Trump’s plans for AI regulation in healthcare in 2025?

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in January 2025, his administration has revealed ambitious plans to regulate and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Trumps proposals aim to...

How will Donald Trump support military veterans’ mental health in 2025?

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January 2025, a renewed focus on supporting military veterans mental health has emerged as a cornerstone of his administrations agenda. With growing concerns over...

What are Donald Trump’s policies for addressing digital privacy in 2025?

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January 2025, digital privacy has emerged as a contentious issue on his policy agenda. Amid growing concerns over data breaches, surveillance, and cybersecurity...

How will Donald Trump tackle challenges in public transportation systems in 2025?

As Donald Trump prepares to begin his second term in 2025, public transportation reform has emerged as a significant focus of his domestic agenda. With increasing demands on aging infrastructure and mounting public...

What are Donald Trump’s plans for national parks funding in 2025?

Donald Trumps administration is reportedly planning major changes to national parks funding for 2025, igniting heated debates among conservationists and policymakers. As the president-elect prepares to re-enter the White...

Science

RNA editing is the next frontier in gene therapy – here’s what you need to know

The United States Food and Drug Administration has just approved the first-ever clinical trial that uses CRISPR-Cas13 RNA editing. Its aim is to treat an eye disease called wet age-related macular degeneration that causes...

From using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past 2 centuries

Imagine its the mid-1800s, and youre riding your high-wheeled, penny-farthing bicycle down a dusty road. Sure, it may have some bumps, but if you lose your balance, youre landing on a relatively soft dirt road. But as the...

Why does everything look flat even though the Earth is round?

Ever since the ancient Greeks first made observations of the circular Moon and the skies, scientists have known that the Earth is a sphere. Weve all seen beautiful images of the Earth from space, some photographed by...

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...

Technology

Apple’s Tim Cook Slammed Intel in 2011, TSMC’s Role in Tech Dominance Revealed

Apple CEO Tim Cooks 2011 critique of Intels chipmaking capabilities shifted Apples focus to TSMC, forging a partnership that transformed the tech world. This pivotal decision underscored Apples reliance on cutting-edge...

BYD Launches in Indonesia, Aiming to Electrify Taxis and Slash EV Costs for Blue Bird

BYDs arrival in Indonesia has set the stage for a shift in the nations EV market. PT Blue Bird sees this as an opportunity to expand its electric taxi fleet, hoping that BYDs affordable vehicles will lower the barrier to...

Xiaomi Gears Up for Custom 3nm Silicon Paired With MediaTek T90 5G Modem for Speed Innovation

Xiaomi is set to shake up the industry with a custom 3nm chipset, rumored to include the MediaTek T90 5G modem. Expected to debut next year, the chip reflects Xiaomis push to challenge wireless giants and reduce dependency...

Baidu Secures Hong Kong’s First Robotaxi Test License, Marking Expansion Beyond Mainland China

Chinas Baidu has obtained Hong Kongs first autonomous vehicle testing license, allowing its Apollo robotaxi to operate on designated roads, signaling its ambitions to expand robotaxi services globally. Baidu Expands...

Tesla Cybercab Shines at Petersen Museum: Self-Driving Robotaxi Ushers in Autonomous Future

Teslas Cybercab, a self-driving robotaxi, is featured at the Petersen Museum this holiday season. The vehicle, unveiled at Teslas We, Robot event, reflects the companys vision of autonomous transportation, offering...