Dr. Ishtiaq Bajwa
Assistant Professor of Finance
Biography:
Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad Bajwa is a distinguished finance professional and an accomplished expert in central banking. With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Ishtiaq has a significant involvement in the fields of finance and exchange rate management.
Dr. Ishtiaq obtained his Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Aix-Marseille France, where he exhibited exceptional academic prowess and a keen interest in exchange rate mechanisms. During his doctoral studies, he focused on understanding the intervention mechanism of central banks and its role in shaping the exchange rate policy framework.
Following the completion of his doctorate, Dr. Ishtiaq embarked on an academic journey as an Assistant Professor of finance at various reputable universities. He dedicated a decade to the College of Business at Imam Abdurrahman Bin Faisal University, KSA, where he held a prominent position within the Department of Banking and Finance. Before joining Al Yamamah he served as a cluster head of the Accounting and Finance department at the School of Business, Beaconhouse National University Lahore, Pakistan.
Over the years, he has mentored and inspired numerous students, nurturing their understanding of finance theories and practices. His dedication to teaching and research has earned him several accolades and honors within the academic community.
Dr. Ishtiaq has been actively involved in various academic committees and boards, contributing his expertise to shape institutional policies and procedures. His insights and dedication to academic excellence have been instrumental in the enhancement of academic standards and student outcomes.
Before joining his academic endeavors, Dr. Ishtiaq delved into the practical world of central banking. He joined the central bank of his country, where he worked in Key departments engaged in formulating and implementing the exchange rate, monetary and economic policies.
Beyond his scholarly endeavors, Dr. Ishtiaq is committed to community engagement and financial literacy. He frequently volunteers his time to conduct financial education workshops and seminars, aiming to empower individuals with the knowledge needed to make informed financial decisions.
Publications:
Research Papers
Ahmad Bajwa, I., Ather Elahi, M., Rafi, W., & Ahmad Bajwa, F. (2019). Oil overdependence and dutch disease, KSA evidence. Management Studies and Economic Systems, 4(3), 213-223.
Ahmad, S., & Bajwa, I. (2022). Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development: A Bibliometric Analysis. Social Entrepreneurs, 18, 55-75.
Ahmad, S., & Bajwa, I. A. (2021). The role of social entrepreneurship in socio-economic development: a meta-analysis of the nascent field. Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies.
Bajwa, I. A., Ahmad, S., Mahmud, M., & Bajwa, F. A. (2023). The impact of cyberattacks awareness on customers’ trust and commitment: an empirical evidence from the Pakistani banking sector. Information & Computer Security.
Bajwa, I. A., Faheem, M. A., Siddique, N., Khan, A., & Bajwa, F. A. (2022). What Business Researchers are producing during COVID-19 A bibliometric approach. Pakistan Journal of Information Management & Libraries, 24, 77-111.
Bajwa, I. A., Girardin, E., Elahi, M. A., & Siddiqui, K. A. (2017). Talking to the foreign exchange market; does it matter for the central bank? European Journal of Economic and Financial Research.
Bajwa, I. A., Siddiqui, K. A., Eltayeb, T., & Chaudhry, K. M. (2021). Mapping the strategic landscape for global financial institutions through brand equity trend analysis. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, 9(1), 401.
Bajwa, I. A., & Syed, A. M. (2020). Identification of major construction sector risks in Saudi Arabia. World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education, 18(2), 247-256.
Bajwa, I. A., & Syed, A. M. (2022). A bibliometric review of the Pakistan stock exchange literature. International Journal of Entrepreneurship, 26(1).
Bajwa, I. A., Syed, A. M., Alaraifi, A., & Rafi, W. (2019). Assessment of Credit Risk Management of Saudi Banks. Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal, 23(5), 1-13.
Kamran Ahmad Siddiqui, M. A. E., Ishtiaq Ahmad Bajwa. (2017). Heuristics of Designing Perception Surveys in Social Research. The Social Sciences, 12(12), 2249 - 2253.
Muhammad, Z., Bajwa, I. A., & Rafi, W. (2020). The portfolio behaviour of Saudi commercial banks. Journal of Entrepreneurship Education, 23, 1-11.
SA Tarig Eltayeb, K. S., Ishtiaq Bajwa, Shabir Ahmad (2022). Identifying Critical Success Factors for HVAC Projects in Saudi Arabia. Journal of Entrepreneurship Education, 25(2).
Siddiqui, K., Bajwa, I., Elahi, M. A., & Fahim, S. M. (2016). Heuristics of applying statistical tests using appropriate measurement scales. Sci. Int.(Lahore), 28(5), 4433-4438.
Siddiqui, K. A., Al-Shaikh, M. E., Bajwa, I. A., & Al-Subaie, A. (2021). Identifying critical success factors for university business incubators in Saudi Arabia. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, 8(3), 267.
Siddiqui, K. A., Al-Shaikh, M. E., Bajwa, I. A., & Alenzi, O. (2021). Venture capital challenges in Saudi Arabia. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, 8(3), 291.
Siddiqui, K. A., Bajwa, I. A., Al-Hudithi, F., Eltayeb, T., Khatoon, A., & Bawardi, S. (2021). Entrepreneurs' opinion towards credit rating in Saudi Arabia. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, 9(2), 186.
Siddiqui, K. A., Bajwa, I. A., & Elahi, M. A. (2018). Global recession & global financial institutions: evidence from top 100 global brands (2001–2015). European Journal of Social Sciences Studies.
Syed, A. M., & Bajwa, I. A. (2018). Earnings announcements, stock price reaction and market efficiency–the case of Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management.
Tijjani, B., Rehman, S. U., Peter, Z., Bajwa, I. A., & Khan, M. A. (2021). Research productivity of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from 2003 to 2020. Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication.
Research Interests
Fintech and Virtual Currencies
Sustainable Finance
Financial Markets
Exchange Rate
Corporate Finance
Conferences
28th EBES conference Coventry, UK, 2019
World Finance Conference, USA 2016
Academy for Global Business Advancement, Malaysia, 2015
GABER, Dubai, December 2013
Open Macroeconomics and Development, 3rd Ed. CEDARS, Aix-Marseille France, July 2008
Open Macroeconomics and Development, 2nd Ed. CEDARS, Aix-Marseille France, July 2007
The new microstructure of financial markets, Summer school, Aix en Provence France, June 2007
Financial market microstructure and contagion Summer school GREQAM, Aix-Marseille France, July 2009
IX Doctoral Meeting in International Trade and International Finance, Aix en Provence, France, April 2009
Aix-Marseille Doctoral Spring School in Economics, New challenges for macroeconomic policy, May 2010
Teaching
Undergraduate Teaching
- Basics of Business Economics
- Introduction to Business Finance
- Financial Management
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Banking Management
- Derivatives and Risk Management
- International Finance
- Basics of FinTech
- Microfinance and SME Banking
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
Graduate Teaching
- Managerial Economics
- Macrostructure of Financial Markets
- Financial Risk Management
- Managerial Finance
- Project Finance
- Applied Risk Management
- Treasury Management
- International Trade and Exchange Rate
Service and Administrative Experience
Cluster Head, Department of Finance and Accounting, School of Business, Beaconhouse National University, Pakistan 2022 to 2023
Program Leader, Department of Banking and Finance, CBA, Imam Abdulrahman University, KSA 2013 to 2022
Deputy Director, Research and Development, State Bank of Pakistan, Pakistan 2002 to 2012
Head, Curriculum Development Committee, CBA, IAU
Member, Curriculum Development Committee, Business Colleges, Eastern Province, KSA
Member, Research and Developmental Committee
Member, Committee for Developmental Projects