Biography
Dr Hong Feng (John) Zhang is an Associate Professor at the Department of Finance, Deakin Business School. He received his PhD in Finance from the University of Melbourne in 2008.
Dr Zhang's main research interests include empirical corporate finance, corporate governance and empirical research in Chinese financial markets.
Read more on Hong Feng's profileResearch interests
- Theoretical and empirical corporate finance
- Corporate governance
- Emerging financial markets
Teaching interests
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Modelling in Excel
- Empirical Methods
Units taught
- MAF101 - Fundamentals of Finance
- MAF203 - Business Finance
- MAF302 - Corporate Finance
- MAF711 - Modelling Techniques for Finance
- MAF764/MAF903 - Advanced Corporate Finance
- MAF907 Empirical Methods in Corporate Finance
Conferences
- The 21st Australasian Finance & Banking Conference, 2008.
- The Asian Finance Association (AsianFA) annual conference, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
- China International Conference in Finance, 2011 and 2013.
Professional activities
Awards
- The Peter Brownell Manuscript Award, Best Paper Published in Accounting and Finance, 'The Effects of Financial Constraints on Corporate Policies in Australia', 2007.
Projects
- Cross-border mergers and acquisitions
- Funds allocations and financial policies
Publications
Banks' investments in fintech ventures
Emma Li, Mike Mao, Hong Zhang, Hao Zheng
(2023), Vol. 149, pp. 1-15, Journal of Banking and Finance, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Being private, Big 4 auditors, and debt raising
W Sharpe, P Carey, H Zhang
(2022), pp. 1-51, Accounting and Finance, London, Eng., C1
Wei Opie, Gary Tian, Hong Zhang
(2019), Vol. 99, pp. 95-120, Journal of banking and finance, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Corporate Hedging and the High Idiosyncratic Volatility Low Return Puzzle
M Chng, V Fang, V Xiang, H Zhang
(2017), Vol. 17, pp. 395-425, International Review of Finance, C1
The role of optimistic news stories in IPO pricing
P Carey, V Fang, H Zhang
(2016), Vol. 41, pp. 16-29, Journal of international financial markets, institutions and money, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Managerial entrenchment and firm value: a dynamic perspective
X Chang, H Zhang
(2015), Vol. 50, pp. 1-21, Journal of financial and quantitative analysis, Cambridge, Eng., C1
H Chan, Y Lu, H Zhang
(2013), Vol. 53, pp. 339-366, Accounting and finance, Richmond, Vic., C1
Investor heterogeneity and the cross-sectional stock returns in China
W Opie, H Zhang
(2013), Vol. 25, pp. 1-20, Pacific-Basin finance journal, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Audit quality, auditor compensation and initial public offering underpricing
X Chang, A Gygax, E Oon, H Zhang
(2008), Vol. 48, pp. 391-416, Accounting and finance, Milton, Qld, C1
The effects of financial constraints on corporate policies in Australia
H Zhang, X Chang, T Tan, G Wong
(2007), Vol. 47, pp. 85-108, Accounting and finance, Clayton, Vic., C1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Industry and Other Funding
Fundamental Uncertainty, Excess Cash Holdings, and Investment
A/Prof Hong Feng Zhang, A/Prof Howard Chan
Aust Centre for Financial Studies
- 2012: $4,500
Supervisions
Kaddijatou Manneh
Thesis entitled: Equity Crowdfunding and Financial performance of United Kingdom Firms
Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Accounting
Hao Zheng
Thesis entitled: Three Essays in Corporate Finance and Financial Intermediation
Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Finance
Wen Hua Sharpe
Thesis entitled: Determinants of Corporate Capital Structure: A Comparison of Public and Private Firms
Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Accounting
Jianan Guo
Thesis entitled: Dividend Payout Policy in the Chinese Equity Market
Doctor of Philosophy, School of Accounting, Economics & Finance
Gang Wang
Thesis entitled: An empirical study of IPOs' underpricing in Chinese stock market
Doctor of Philosophy, School of Accounting, Economics & Finance