Dr Ashiq Zaman is a Senior Lecturer in Business Management and External Examiner with over ten years of UK higher education experience. At Bloomsbury Institute London, he teaches Finance, Economics, and Business Management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, leading modules, supervising dissertations, and contributing to curriculum development and quality assurance. Previously, he held academic roles at Coventry University, Anglia Ruskin University, the University of Greenwich, and Glasgow Caledonian University. His research interests span financial economics, banking, institutional quality, income inequality, sustainable finance, and corporate governance.
Interests
Dr Zaman’s research focuses on financial economics, banking, market liberalisation, institutional quality, income inequality, and sustainable finance, with a focus on South and South-East Asian economies. Professionally, he is passionate about curriculum innovation, research-led teaching, and quality enhancement in higher education. He also has a keen interest in corporate governance, digital competence, and social impact in business. Beyond academia, he values student mentorship and supporting colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Qualifications, Affiliations, and Memberships
- PhD in Finance, University of Greenwich, UK
- MSc in Business and Financial Economics, University of Greenwich, UK
- BSc in Economics, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
- PGCert in Higher Education
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Advance HE
- External Examiner, Birmingham Newman University
- Professional expertise in SPSS, EViews, Stata, Python, R, Canvas, Moodle, and Blackboard
Research and Publications (Last 5 Years)
Published:
- Obiosa, N. and Zaman, A. (2023) ‘Empirical Evaluation of Stock Markets Cointegration in the Aftermath of COVID-19 and Investment Implications’, International Journal of Economics, Commerce & Management, 11(12).
Conference Papers:
- Islam, N., Rahman, J. and Zaman, A. (2026) Paper accepted for presentation at the British Academy of Management (BAM) 2026 Conference, hosted by Royal Holloway, University of London, 7–11 September 2026.
Working Papers:
- Zaman, A. ‘The Impact of Market Liberalisation on Bank Performance: Evidence from South and Southeast Asian Countries’. Under review at International Journal of Finance & Economics.
- Can Corporate Governance Mechanisms Influence Sustainable Finance Decisions: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis.
Dr Ashiq Zaman
Senior Lecturer in Business Management
