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Aloysius is a Senior Lecturer in Finance at Aberystwyth University. His research interests are in the areas of Asset Pricing, Behavioural Finance, Corporate Finance, Market-based Accounting, Financial Markets, International Economics, and Banking. He is research-active and has publications in international journals such the Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting. Aloysius has presented his research works in a number of international conferences such as the European Financial Management Association and the British Accounting and Finance Association. He is a reviewer for the Journal of Risk Finance. Currently, he is a guest editor for the Qualitative Research in Financial Markets journal. Aloysius is currently working on a series of applications of Gerd Gigerenzer’s concept of “fast and frugal reasoning” within financial markets.Aloysius teaches modules in Investments, Corporate Finance, Financial Theory, Banking, Financial Markets and Institutions. Previously, he taught modules in Business Economics as well as Mathematics and Quantitative Methods for Business and Social Sciences.
Responsibilities
CURRENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Member of Aberystwyth University Council and Aberystwyth University Trustee
Director of Postgraduate Studies at Aberystwyth Business School
Theme Champion Economy and Finance, Autonomous Systems, The Alan Turing Institute
Member Management Team Aberystwyth University Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Hub
Member of Aberystwyth University Senate
Member of Aberystwyth Business School Executive Team
Academic Partner at Aberystwyth Behavioural Insights (ABi)
PREVIOUS RESPONSIBILITIES
Director of Postgraduate Research at Aberystwyth Business School
Member of Aberystwyth University Information Services Committee
Additional information
Prior to his academic career, Aloysius had a successful career working in various areas of commercial, corporate, and retail banking with a leading bank in West Africa. He is a fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy and a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered).Aloysius holds a PhD degree in Finance from Loughborough University as well as other degrees in Business and Management, Economics, and Industrial Chemistry. He won the Vice Chancellor’s prize for the best graduating student in the department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry University of Port Harcourt.
Research interests
Asset Pricing
Behavioural Finance
Corporate Finance and Governance
Market-based Accounting
Financial Markets
International Economics
Banking
Aloysius welcomes applications from potential PhD students wishing to carry out their research in any area within his area of interest.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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The Generalised Method of Moments and the transformation of data
Igboekwu, A., van der Burg, J., Tippett, M. & Liu, S., 04 Jul 2025, In: European Journal of Finance. 31, 12, p. 1517-1528 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Ceredigion Businesses and Self-employed
Igboekwu, A., Lindop, S. & Plotnikova, M., 19 Sept 2023, Prifysgol Aberystwyth | Aberystwyth University. 56 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report
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The Socio-Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Ceredigion County Households
Igboekwu, A., Lindop, S. & Plotnikova, M., 19 Sept 2023, Prifysgol Aberystwyth | Aberystwyth University. 72 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report
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A Fast and Frugal Finance: Bridging Contemporary Behavioral Finance and Ecological Rationality
Forbes, W. P., Igboekwu, A. & Mousavi, S., 19 Nov 2019, 1 ed. Elsevier. 276 p. (Perspectives in Behavioral Economics and the Economics of Behavior)Research output: Book/Report › Book
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The explanatory power of representative agent earnings momentum models
Forbes, W. & Igboekwu, A., Apr 2015, In: Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting. 44, 3, p. 473-492Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Impacts
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Covid-19 & Ceredigion: Ceredigion businesses yet to fully recover from COVID-19 impact
Igboekwu, A. (Researcher), Lindop, S. (Researcher) & Plotnikova, M. (Researcher)
Impact
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Contributors sought for Ceredigion digital connectivity study
Plotnikova, M., Igboekwu, A. & Lindop, S.
30 Jul 2024
1 item of Media coverage
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Participants sought for Ceredigion digital connectivity study
Plotnikova, M., Igboekwu, A. & Lindop, S.
28 Jul 2024
2 items of Media coverage
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Rural communities are being left behind because of poor digital infrastructure, research shows
Igboekwu, A., Plotnikova, M. & Lindop, S.
06 Dec 2023
1 Media contribution
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Ceredigion businesses still recovering from effects of Covid-19
Igboekwu, A., Lindop, S. & Plotnikova, M.
27 Sept 2023
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Media coverage
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The Socio-Economic Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Ceredigion County Households
Igboekwu, A., Plotnikova, M. & Lindop, S.
27 Sept 2023
1 item of Media coverage, 2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Effaith Covid yn dal i'w weld yng Ngheredigion - ymchwil
Lindop, S., Plotnikova, M. & Igboekwu, A.
20 Sept 2023
1 Media contribution
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-Aberystwyth University : Ceredigion businesses yet to fully recover from COVID-19 impact
Plotnikova, M., Igboekwu, A. & Lindop, S.
20 Sept 2023
3 items of Media coverage
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Businesses yet to fully recover from Covid-19 impact - research
Plotnikova, M., Igboekwu, A. & Lindop, S.
19 Sept 2023
1 item of Media coverage
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Ceredigion businesses yet to fully recover from COVID-19 impact say university boffins
Plotnikova, M., Igboekwu, A. & Lindop, S.
18 Sept 2023
1 item of Media coverage
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University and Council join forces to research the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in Ceredigion
Plotnikova, M., Igboekwu, A. & Lindop, S.
03 May 2021
1 item of Media coverage
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Aberystwyth University to lead UK-first study of Covid impact at local level
Igboekwu, A., Plotnikova, M. & Lindop, S.
28 Apr 2021
3 items of Media coverage
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Activities
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Behavioural Finance Seminar Series
Igboekwu, A. (Speaker)
24 Sept 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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International Conference on Regeneration, Resilience and Wellbeing
Igboekwu, A. (Participant)
19 Sept 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference
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Digital Infrastructure, accessibility, connectivity, the wellbeing of the people, and the competitiveness of businesses in Wales
Igboekwu, A. (Speaker), Lindop, S. (Speaker), Plotnikova, M. (Speaker), Evans, M. (Invited speaker) & Wood, A. (Invited speaker)
03 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Digital Infrastructure, Accessibility and Connectivity in Rural Areas - Experiences from Wales and Ireland
Igboekwu, A. (Speaker), Lindop, S. (Speaker), Plotnikova, M. (Speaker), Wareing, K. (Invited speaker), Jordan, D. (Organiser) & Noonan, L. (Participant)
17 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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Welsh Universities Research Leadership Programme: Improving Research Leadership
Igboekwu, A. (Participant)
04 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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Digital Infrastructure, accessibility, connectivity, the wellbeing of the people, and the competitiveness of businesses in Wales
Igboekwu, A. (Speaker), Lindop, S. (Speaker), Plotnikova, M. (Speaker), Thomas, S. (Invited speaker) & Owens, P. (Invited speaker)
03 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Digital Infrastructure, accessibility, connectivity, the wellbeing of the people, and the competitiveness of businesses in Wales
Igboekwu, A. (Speaker), Lindop, S. (Speaker), Plotnikova, M. (Speaker), Oliver, D. (Invited speaker) & Thomas, G. (Invited speaker)
03 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Welsh Universities Research Leadership Programme: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Research Leadership
Igboekwu, A. (Participant)
09 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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Welsh Universities Research Leadership Programme: Developing yourself and others
Igboekwu, A. (Participant)
12 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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Welsh Universities Research Leadership Programme: Understanding the Research and Impact Landscape
Igboekwu, A. (Participant)
19 Feb 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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Strategic Sustainability: Pioneering a new framework for financial decision-makers in the government of Dubai
Igboekwu, A. (Examiner) & Kallinterakis, V. (Examiner)
05 Feb 2025Activity: Examination