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Dr B M Hasanul Banna
Senior Lecturer in Banking and Finance
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Biography
Dr. Hasanul Banna is a Senior Lecturer in Banking and Finance at the Department of Finance and Economics, Business School, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), UK. Prior joining, he served at the Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia. Dr. Banna earned a Ph.D. in Finance and Banking from UM with a prestigious Full-Bright scholarship and undergraduate in Economics and Finance (with a full scholarship and with top position) from the Faculty of Economics and Management Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He is a Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
He is actively involved in various scholarly activities. His research spans banking & finance, financial technology, financial inclusion, digital finance, ESG, managerial ability, and micro-finance. He is a principal investigator of several research projects mostly dealing with Fintech, cyber security, digital financial inclusion, sustainable finance, and bank risk-taking. He has published 30+ peer-reviewed articles in high-impact factor journals including Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions & Money (ABS 3*), Journal of Environmental Management (ABS 3*), Energy Economics (ABS 3*), Annals of Operations Research (ABS 3*), Finance Research Letters, Journal of International Development, Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics, Journal of Cleaner Production, International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management, Singapore Economic Review, Studies in Economics and Finance, Journal of Asia Pacific Economy among others, 1 book, 5+ book chapters and 20+ conference papers.
He is currently open to accept PhD students in the following areas:
- Financial Stability
- Bank Risk-taking
- Bank Efficiency
- Financial Technology
- Digital Banking
- ESG
- Geopolitical Risk
- Green, Inclusive, Responsible and Sustainable Banking
- Financial Inclusion and Digital Financial Inclusion
- Access to Finance
- Microfinance
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Impact
Academic and professional qualifications
- PhD in Finance and Banking, University of Malaya, Malaysia
- Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education - Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
- BSc in Economics and Finance, International Islamic University, Malaysia
Prizes and awards
- Nominated for the Flying Start in Research Award 2023 at the Faculty of Law and Business, MMU
- Nominated for the Flying Start in Research Award 2022 at the Faculty of Law and Business, MMU
- Full-Bright Scholarship for PhD Programme - University of Malaya
- Ummatic Scholarship for Undergraduate Programme - International Islamic University, Malaysia
- Best Paper Award for the 5th International Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance Conference (IIMEFC 2019) - Bank Indonesia
- National Award for the Language Competition - HSBC and Prothom-alo
- International Grant Award for the 4th International Congress of Bengal Studies, Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
- Assisted Place Award for 61 OR conference 2019 at University of Kent, Canterbury, UK - OR Society
Visiting and honorary positions
- Adjunct Research Fellow, Miyan Research Institute, International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (2024 - )
- Fellow - Business Transformations Research Centre, MMU (2022 - )
- Associate Fellow - Ungku Aziz Centre for Development Studies, University of Malaya (2021-)
- Member of Working Group for Digital Banking: Governance and Ethics Board - The Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) (2021-)
- International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management (Emerald) - Editorial Advisory Board Member (2022-)
- Springer Nature Business and Economics - Associate Editor (2020 - )
- Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration - Editorial Reviewer Board Member (2021- )
Editorial Board membership
- Guest Editor, Research in International Business and Finance (RIBAF) (ABS 2*) - The impact of FinTech on ethical and responsible finance
- Springer Nature Business and Economics (Springer) - Associate Editor (2020 - )
- International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management (Emerald) - Editorial Advisory Board Member (2022-)
- Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration (Emerald) - Editorial Reviewer Board Member (2021- )
Membership of professional associations
- Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA) - Member (2024-)
- Global Finance Association - Member (2021 - 2022)
- American Finance Association (AFA) - Member (2013 - 2020)
- The Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) - Member of Working Group for Digital Banking: Governance and Ethics Board (2021 - )
External examiner roles
External Academic for MSc FinTech course validation - University of Essex
PhD External Examiner - La Trobe University
PhD External Examiner - University of Salford
PhD External Examiner - University of Sindh
Projects
- Geopolitical conflicts and climate change: The role of ESG
Funding Source: QR and Research Capital Investment Funding from the University of Salford
Role: Co-PI and Project Status: Completed
- Does Bank regulations matters in promoting efficiency in competitive banking market in both emerging and developed countries during financial crisis?
Funding Source: University of Southampton Malaysia Research Seed Fund
Role: Co-Investigator and Project Status: on-going
- Does Digital Financial Inclusion Ensure the ASEAN Banking Stability?
Funding Source: Malaysian Government (Research University Grant)
Role: Co-Investigator and Project Status: Completed
- The Role of Digital Financial Inclusion on Promoting Sustainable Economic Growth through Banking Stability: Evidence from Emerging Asian Countries
Funding Source: Malaysian Government (Research University Grant)
Role: Principal Investigator (PI) and Project Status: Completed
- Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asia: The Role of Banking Sector
Funding Source: CPDS Research Grant (CPDSRG)
Role: Principal Investigator (PI) and Project Status: Completed
- Community Based Flagship Project: The Employment Structures and Urban Poverty Profile in Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur
Funding Source: Government of Malaysia, University of Malaya and UAC
Role: Co-investigator and Project Status: Completed
- The Determinants of Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and Poverty Alleviation: An Empirical Evidence from Coastal Community
Funding Source: CPDS Research Grant (CPDSRG)
Role: Co-investigator and Project Status: Completed
- Evaluating Efficiency and Productivity of University Malaya: An Application of the DEA
Funding Source: Malaysian Government (Research University Grant)
Role: Co-investigator and Project Status: Completed
Teaching
Undergraduate
Risk Management in Banking (Unit Lead)
Economics
Islamic Finance (Unit Lead)
Continuing Professional Development
Postgraduate
Business Model Innovation & Fintech (MSc) (Unit Lead)
Critical Reading Writing and Literature Research (MSc and MBA)
Financial Technology (MSc and MBA)
Financial Technology (FinTech)
FinTech (financial technology) is disrupting and reshaping commerce. The term is applied anywhere technology is used to help companies manage the financial aspects of a business. It includes new softw…
Research outputs
Research Interest
- Financial Stability
- Bank Risk-taking
- Bank Efficiency
- Financial Technology
- Digital Banking
- ESG
- Green, Inclusive and Sustainable Banking
- Financial Inclusion and Digital Financial Inclusion
- Microfinance
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Books (authored/edited/special issues)
Hassan, M.K., Ferdous, J., Banna, H. (2024) Mobile Banking and Access to Public Services in Bangladesh Influencing Issues and Factors. Cambridge University Press.
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Chapters in books
Hassan, M.K., Ebrahim, R.H., Rabbani, M.R., Banna, B.M.H. (2022) 'Fintech in the Islamic Banking Sector and Its Impact on the Stakeholders in the Wake of COVID-19.' In Hassan, M.K., Ebrahim, R.H., Rabbani, M.R. (ed.) FinTech in Islamic Financial Institutions: Scope, Challenges, and Implications in Islamic Finance. Springer Nature, pp. 175-192.
Banna, H., Md Aslam, M., Md. Sohel, R. (2022) 'The Role of Banking and Financial Institutions in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Bangladesh.' Tourism in Bangladesh: Investment and Development Perspectives. Springer Nature,
Md Aslam, M., Banna, H. (2022) 'Developing Medical Tourism in Bangladesh: Issues, Challenges and Policies.' Tourism in Bangladesh: Investment and Development Perspectives. Springer Nature,
Md Rabiul, A., Md Aslam, M., Banna, H. (2022) 'Developing Garments Tourism in Bangladesh: An Overview.' Tourism in Bangladesh: Investment and Development Perspectives. Springer Nature,
Banna, H., Alam, M.R. (2021) 'Is digital financial inclusion good for bank stability and sustainable economic development? Evidence from emerging Asia.' In Beirne, J., Fernandez, D.G. (ed.) Harnessing Digitalization for Sustainable Economic Development: Insights for Asia. Tokyo: ADBI Institute, pp. 52-77.
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Journal articles
Alam, A., Banna, H., Alam, A.W., Bhuiyan, M.B.U., Mokhtar, N.B. (2024) 'Climate change and geopolitical conflicts: The role of ESG readiness.' Journal of Environmental Management, 353pp. 120284-120284.
Alam, A.W., Hassan, M.K., Banna, H. (2024) 'An empirical investigation of banks’ sustainability performance under economic policy uncertainty.' Journal of Sustainable Finance and Investment, pp. 1-24.
Banna, H., Alam, A., Chen, X.H., Alam, A.W. (2023) 'Energy security and economic stability: the role of inflation and war.' Energy Economics, 126pp. 106949-106949.
Banna, B.M.H., Hassan, M.K., Bataineh, H. (2023) 'Bank efficiency and fintech-based inclusive finance: evidence from dual banking system.' Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance, 9(1) pp. 1-16.
Alshater, M.M., Kampouris, I., Marashdeh, H., Atayah, O.F., Banna, H. (2022) 'Early warning system to predict energy prices: the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning.' Annals of Operations Research,
Hassan, M.K., Alshater, M.M., Banna, H., Alam, M.R. (2022) 'A bibliometric analysis on poverty alleviation.' International Journal of Ethics and Systems, 39(3) pp. 507-531.
Koh, E.H.Y., Banna, H., Lee, Y. (2022) 'Credit risk differential between Islamic and Conventional Banks in Malaysia.' Journal of Southeast Asian Economies, 39(1) pp. 21-41.
Alam, A.W., Banna, H., Hassan, M.K. (2022) 'ESG activities and bank efficiency: are Islamic banks better?.' Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance, 8(1) pp. 65-88.
Banna, B.M.H., Hassan, M.K., Rashid, M. (2021) 'Fintech-based financial inclusion and bank risk-taking: Evidence from OIC countries.' Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money, 75pp. 101447-101447.
Banna, H., Mia, M.A., Griffiths, M.D., Alam, M.R., Ferdous, J. (2021) 'Psychological and Mental Health Issues Due to COVID-19 Among Bangladeshi Tertiary Educational Institution Students.' International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 21(2) pp. 836-840.
Banna, H., Hassan, M.K., Ahmad, R., Alam, M.R. (2021) 'Islamic banking stability amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of digital financial inclusion.' International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management, 15(2) pp. 310-330.
Rana, M.S., Banna, H., Mia, M.A., Ismail, I.B., Ismail, M.N.B. (2021) 'How Productive Are the Microfinance Institutions in Bangladesh? An Application of Malmquist Productivity Index.' Studies in Microeconomics, 10(2) pp. 155-177.
Banna, H., Alam, M.R. (2021) 'Impact of digital financial inclusion on ASEAN banking stability: implications for the post-Covid-19 era.' Studies in Economics and Finance, 38(2) pp. 504-523.
Banna, H., Mia, M.A., Nourani, M., Yarovaya, L. (2021) 'Fintech-based Financial Inclusion and Risk-taking of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs): Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa.' Finance Research Letters, 45pp. 102149-102149.
Mia, M.A., Banna, H., Noman, A.H.M., Alam, M.R., Rana, M.S. (2021) 'Factors affecting borrowers’ turnover in microfinance institutions: A panel evidence.' Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics, 93(1) pp. 55-84.
Banna, H., Alam, M.R. (2021) 'Does digital financial inclusion matter for bank risk-taking? Evidence from the dual-banking system.' Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance, 7(2) pp. 401-430.
Banna, H., Masud, M.M., Rodrigo, S.K.A. (2020) 'How does economic growth impact on income inequality across ethnic groups in Malaysia?.' Poverty and Public Policy, 12(4) pp. 397-420.
Banna, H., Alam, M.R. (2020) 'ISLAMIC BANKING EFFICIENCY AND INCLUSIVE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH: THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION.' Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance, 6(1)
Banna, H., Alam, M.R., Ahmad, R., Sari, N.M. (2020) 'DOES FINANCIAL INCLUSION DRIVE the ISLAMIC BANKING EFFICIENCY? A POST-FINANCIAL CRISIS ANALYSIS.' Singapore Economic Review, 67(01) pp. 135-160.
Junsheng, H., Akhtar, R., Masud, M.M., Rana, M.S., Banna, H. (2019) 'The role of mass media in communicating climate science: An empirical evidence.' Journal of Cleaner Production, 238
Banna, H., Rana, M.S., Ismail, I., Ismail, N. (2019) 'Quantifying the Managerial Ability of Microfinance Institutions: Evidence from Latin America.' Journal of International Development, 31(7) pp. 578-600.
Banna, H., Bux Shah, S.K., Md Noman, A.H., Ahmad, R., Mehedi Masud, M. (2019) 'Determinants of Sino-Asean banking efficiency: How do countries differ?.' Economies, 7(1)
Masud, M.M., Kari, F.B., Banna, H., Saifullah, M.K. (2018) 'Does income inequality affect environmental sustainability? Evidence from the ASEAN-5.' Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, 23(2) pp. 213-228.
Banna, H., Ahmad, R., Koh, E.H.Y. (2018) 'How does total quality management influence the loan quality of the bank?.' Total Quality Management and Business Excellence, 29(3-4) pp. 287-300.
Banna, H., Ahmad, R., Koh, E.H.Y. (2017) 'Determinants of Commercial Banks' Efficiency in Bangladesh: Does Crisis Matter?.' JOURNAL OF ASIAN FINANCE ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS, 4(3) pp. 19-26.
Masud, M.M., Azam, M.N., Mohiuddin, M., Banna, H., Akhtar, R., Alam, A.S.A.F., Begum, H. (2017) 'Adaptation barriers and strategies towards climate change: Challenges in the agricultural sector.' Journal of Cleaner Production, 156pp. 698-706.
Hossain, G., Uddin, S.M., Islam, A., Saw, A., Lestrel, P.E., Banna, H., Sarker, M.R. (2017) 'Factors Associated with HIV Testing Behaviors among Female Sex Workers in Rajshahi City, Bangladesh.' Journal of Life Sciences, 9(2) pp. 104-110.
Noman, A.H.M., Mia, M.A., Banna, H., Rana, M.S., Alam, A.S.A.F., Gee, C.S., Isa, C.R., Er, A.C. (2016) 'City profile: Narayanganj, Bangladesh.' Cities, 59pp. 8-19.
Masud, M.M., Al-Amin, A.Q., Junsheng, H., Ahmed, F., Yahaya, S.R., Akhtar, R., Banna, H. (2016) 'Climate change issue and theory of planned behaviour: Relationship by empirical evidence.' Journal of Cleaner Production, 113pp. 613-623.
Afroz, R., Banna, H., Masud, M.M., Akhtar, R., Yahaya, S.R. (2016) 'Household’s perception of water pollution and its economic impact on human health in Malaysia.' Desalination and Water Treatment, 57(1) pp. 115-123.
Banna, H., Afroz, R., Masud, M.M., Rana, M.S., Koh, E.H.Y., Ahmad, R. (2016) 'Financing an efficient adaptation programme to climate change: A contingent valuation method tested in Malaysia.' Cahiers Agricultures, 25(2)
Banna, H., Rahman, M.S., Ahmad, R., Koh, E.H.Y., Masud, M.M. (2015) 'A multivariate Toda-Yamamoto analysis: The long-run nexus between industrial efficiency and disaggregated energy consumption.' Pakistan Journal of Statistics, 31(5) pp. 575-586.
Noman, A.H.M., Pervin, S., Chowdhury, N.J., Hossain, M.A., Banna, H. (2015) 'Comparative performance analysis between conventional and Islamic banks in Bangladesh- an application of binary logistic regression.' Asian Social Science, 11(21) pp. 248-257.
Rahman, M.S., Junsheng, H., Shahari, F., Aslam, M., Masud, M.M., Banna, H., Liya, M. (2015) 'Long-run relationship between sectoral productivity and energy consumption in Malaysia: An aggregated and disaggregated viewpoint.' Energy, 86pp. 436-445.
Siddike, A.K., Islam, S., Banna, H. (2015) 'Use of social networking sites: Facebook group as a learning management system.' Knowledge Management and E-Learning, 7(2) pp. 232-249.
Rahman, M., Ali, A., Banna, H. (2014) 'Analysis of Quality Leadership in Reviving Economies and Politics in Muslim Countries.' Business and Economic Research, 4(1) pp. 135-135.
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Conference papers
Banna, H., Ahmad, R., Koh, E.H.Y. (2017) 'Determinants of Commercial Banks' Efficiency in Bangladesh: Does Crisis Matter?.' In International Conference on Business and Economics (ICBE2017). Univ Finance Mkt, Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM, 6/7/2017 - 8/7/2017. Lee, J.W., Pham, H.H.T., Youn, M.K. (ed.) KODISA, pp. 147-148.
Career history
2023-
Senior Lecturer in Banking and Finance
2021-2023
Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Banking and Finance
2018-2021
Research Fellow, University of Malaya
Press and media
Media appearances or involvement
- Rana, M.S. and Banna, H. (2020, October 20). IMF’s per capita GDP predictions: A lesson for India. Retrieved from https://tbsnews.net/thoughts/imfs-capita-gdp-predictions-lesson-india-1…
- Mia, M.A., Banna, H. and Noman, A.H. (2020, August 17). Have testing charges affected the number of Covid-19 tests in Bangladesh?. The Business Standard. Retrieved from https://tbsnews.net/thoughts/have-testing-charges-affected-number-covid…
- Banna, H. (2020, March 15). Minimising the economic impact of Coronavirus in Bangladesh. Retrieved from https://tbsnews.net/thoughts/minimising-economic-impact-coronavirus-ban…
- Rana, M.S. and Banna, H. (2020, March 06). Bangladesh would be wise not to heavily depend on China. Retrieved from https://tbsnews.net/thoughts/bangladesh-would-be-wise-not-heavily-depen…
- Rana, M.S. and Banna, H. (2020, February 19). There are more ways to revitalise export earnings besides devaluation. Retrieved from https://tbsnews.net/opinion/there-are-more-ways-revitalise-export-earni…
- Banna, H. and Rana, M.S. (2020, February 14). Regulators must rein in multiple lending by microfinance institutions. Retrieved from https://tbsnews.net/opinion/regulators-must-rein-multiple-lending-micro…
- Banna, H. (2020, January 26). Digital finance: The way forward of banking stability in Bangladesh. Retrieved from https://tbsnews.net/opinion/digital-finance-way-forward-banking-stabili…
- Banna, H. (2018, May 07). Bringing Islami Bank back on track. Retrieved from https://www.dhakatribune.com/business/2018/05/07/bringing-islami-bank-b…
- Banna, H. (2018, April 09). A fair warning. Retrieved from http://www.dhakatribune.com/business/2018/04/09/a-fair-warning/