FANG Bingxu
Bingxu Fang joined SMU in 2021. He obtained his PhD from the University of Toronto, MSc from the University of British Columbia, and BSc from the University of Science and Technology of China. His research interests include financial reporting, information intermediaries, credit market, and valuation. His research has been published in Review of Accounting Studies and been featured in press outlets such as Institutional Investor, IR Magazine, and Standard & Poor's. His teaching interests include financial accounting, management accounting, and data analytics.
Education
PhD in Accounting, University of Toronto, 2021
MSc in Finance, University of British Columbia, 2016
BSc in Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, 2014
Research Interests
Financial Reporting
Information Intermediaries
Credit Market
Valuation
Teaching Interests
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Data Analytics
Selected Recognition and Awards
FARS Excellence in Reviewing Award, 2021
Best Paper Award, FARS Midyear Meeting, 2020
Social Sciences and Humanities Research of Canada (SSHRC) Doctoral Award, 2018-2021
SGS Conference Grant, University of Toronto, 2018
Michael Goldberg Award in Finance and Real Estate, University of British Columbia, 2015
Selected Appointments
Ad-hoc Reviewer: AAA Annual Meeting 2018, 2020, 2021
Ad-hoc Reviewer: CAAA Annual Conference 2018
Selected Publications
“The Effects of MiFID II on Sell-Side Analysts, Buy-Side Analysts, and Firms,” with Ole-Kristian Hope, Zhongwei Huang, and Rucsandra Moldovan. Review of Accounting Studies (2020) 25(3): 855–902
“Analyst Teams,” with Ole-Kristian Hope. Review of Accounting Studies (2021) 26(2), 425–467
Research Areas and Areas of Expertise
Strategic Priorities
HighlightsRecognized for methodological rigor and interdisciplinary approaches, combining advanced analytics and technology with practical relevance in financial markets; recipient of multiple awards for research and reviewing excellence; research cited in international media and industry publications.
Focused research areas include Examines the role of information intermediaries in capital markets, valuation accuracy, bankruptcy emergence, analyst teams, and the impact of technology—including machine learning and mobile tools—on forecasting and disclosure; explores judicial efficiency, workplace environment, and key performance indicators in debt markets.
- MOE AcRF Tier 1 Fund (2022)
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research of Canada (SSHRC) Doctoral Award (2018-2021)
- SGS Conference Grant, University of Toronto (2018)
Showing up to 6 latest publications from the past 5 years.
- A Chattopadhyay, B Fang, PS MohanramAvailable at SSRN 5941658, 2025
- Industry peer information and the equity valuation accuracy of firms emerging from Chapter 11 [2025]B Fang, S Saiy, D VyasManagement Science 71 (2), 1692-1715, 2025
- B Fang, P LinSSRN, 2025
- B Fang, S Huang, S Roychowdhury, E Sletten
- B Fang, S Huang, S Roychowdhury, E SlettenWorking paper, 2023
- B Fang, S Huang, S Roychowdhury, E SlettenSingapore Management University School of Accountancy Research Paper Forthcoming, 2023
Bingxu Fang joined SMU in 2021. He obtained his PhD from the University of Toronto, MSc from the University of British Columbia, and BSc from the University of Science and Technology of China. His research interests include financial reporting, information intermediaries, credit market, and valuation. His research has been published in Review of Accounting Studies and been featured in press outlets such as Institutional Investor, IR Magazine, and Standard & Poor's. His teaching interests include financial accounting, management accounting, and data analytics.
Education
PhD in Accounting, University of Toronto, 2021
MSc in Finance, University of British Columbia, 2016
BSc in Applied Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, 2014
Research Interests
Financial Reporting
Information Intermediaries
Credit Market
Valuation
Teaching Interests
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Data Analytics
Selected Recognition and Awards
FARS Excellence in Reviewing Award, 2021
Best Paper Award, FARS Midyear Meeting, 2020
Social Sciences and Humanities Research of Canada (SSHRC) Doctoral Award, 2018-2021
SGS Conference Grant, University of Toronto, 2018
Michael Goldberg Award in Finance and Real Estate, University of British Columbia, 2015
Selected Appointments
Ad-hoc Reviewer: AAA Annual Meeting 2018, 2020, 2021
Ad-hoc Reviewer: CAAA Annual Conference 2018
Selected Publications
“The Effects of MiFID II on Sell-Side Analysts, Buy-Side Analysts, and Firms,” with Ole-Kristian Hope, Zhongwei Huang, and Rucsandra Moldovan. Review of Accounting Studies (2020) 25(3): 855–902
“Analyst Teams,” with Ole-Kristian Hope. Review of Accounting Studies (2021) 26(2), 425–467