Banking and Finance
Banking and finance are not only central to the country’s (and the world’s) economy – they also offer a diverse range of opportunities for your future. Whether you’re consideri…
Senior Lecturer in Banking and Finance
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:
For the scholarship, please visit the following links:
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
Funding Source: QR and Research Capital Investment Funding from the University of Salford
Role: Co-PI and Project Status: Completed
Funding Source: University of Southampton Malaysia Research Seed Fund
Role: Co-Investigator and Project Status: on-going
Funding Source: Malaysian Government (Research University Grant)
Role: Co-Investigator and Project Status: Completed
Funding Source: Malaysian Government (Research University Grant)
Role: Principal Investigator (PI) and Project Status: Completed
Funding Source: CPDS Research Grant (CPDSRG)
Role: Principal Investigator (PI) and Project Status: Completed
Funding Source: Government of Malaysia, University of Malaya and UAC
Role: Co-investigator and Project Status: Completed
Funding Source: CPDS Research Grant (CPDSRG)
Role: Co-investigator and Project Status: Completed
Funding Source: Malaysian Government (Research University Grant)
Role: Co-investigator and Project Status: Completed
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)
Banking and finance are not only central to the country’s (and the world’s) economy – they also offer a diverse range of opportunities for your future. Whether you’re consideri…
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Research Interest
Hassan, M.K., Ferdous, J., Banna, H. (2024) Mobile Banking and Access to Public Services in Bangladesh Influencing Issues and Factors. Cambridge University Press.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Lecturer in Banking and Finance
Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Banking and Finance
Research Fellow, University of Malaya