It’s the 21st century — instant bank transfers should be the norm everywhere. For countries such as Brazil that have widely adopted instant banking, the result has been increased competition among traditional banks and significant benefits for average citizens, according to research by Fisher's Sergey Sarkisyan.

A new study from Professor of Operations John Gray has found that manufacturing differences between the U.S. and other countries, mainly India, can lead to lower quality drugs.

As the principal investigator on a $1.5 million research grant, John Gray is leading a project that will explore the safety and availability of prescription drugs in the U.S.

A new study by Fisher's John Gray has found that generic drugs manufactured in India are linked to significantly more severe adverse events — including hospitalization, disability and in some cases death — compared to equivalent drugs made in the U.S. 

In a first-of-its-kind study, Professor of Operations John Gray and co-authors Joon Noh (PhD '20) and current PhD student Zachary Wright demonstrate why all generic drugs are not equal, even though patients are often told they are.

Research from the most recent Middle Market Indicator, published by the National Center for the Middle Market, reflects economic optimism shared among bankers in Central Ohio.

Speculators are capitalizing on predictable timing of routine trades that are intended to rebalance large portfolios such as public pension funds in the U.S., according to new research by Alessandro Melone, assistant professor of finance, and his colleagues.

A new paper authored by a trio of researchers including Assistant Professor of Finance Alessandro Melone reveals the cost to pension funds and other market participants whose rebalancing activity is scheduled and predictable.

Rebalancing is a key tool used by investors to maintain specific portfolio ratios. New research from Fisher’s Alessandro Melone and his colleagues, however, reveals an unintended consequence of rebalancing ― one that costs investors billions of dollars each year.

As cryptocurrency continues to gain widespread traction and adoption, new research from Assistant Finance Professor Tom Meling confirms suspicions about tax evasion involving crypto ― and quantifies just how widespread the practice is.

New research from Fisher's Shaojun Zhang and a colleague finds that fluctuations in demand for oil is a key driver of movement of so-called "greeniums," pricing benefits that investors are willing to pay extra or accept lower yields for in exchange for sustainable impact.

Supply chain and management scholar W.C. Benton joined a prestigious cohort in being named a 2024 Decision Sciences Institute Fellow. Benton becomes the 14th Ohio State researcher selected for the honor.

Amid overall positive trends, climate risk was noted as a growing concern for middle market leaders in the latest Middle Market Indicator released by the National Center for the Middle Market.

Research from Fisher's Itzhak Ben-David helps illustrate part of the growing focus on mutual fund ratings, which may not be accurate ways to evaluate a fund's performance.  

Sales of the company’s cars are flagging and, according to Fisher's Ken Boyer, Elon Musk's interest in electric vehicles isn't what it was, but investors are focusing on the potential of autonomous driving and Musk’s ties to President-elect Donald J. Trump.

Despite the strong showing of politically-themed ETFs, finance researcher Itzhak Ben-David says thematic ETFs usually underperform. His research that shows specialized ETFs tend to trail market benchmarks by about 30% over five years.

“Go ahead and send that late gift, because it doesn’t seem to bother most people as much as givers fear,” says Cory Haltman, lead author of a new study and doctoral student in marketing at Fisher.

A new study from Assistant Professor of Finance Shaojun Zhang looks at decisions by companies to adopt environmentally friendly business practices ― and the impact of these practices on shareholder value and market performance.

Finance Professor Itzhak Ben-David spoke with the Swedish House of Finance to discuss exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including their growing popularity, the risks of specialized ETFs, how they increase price volatility and market-wide impacts, and what’s next for the ETF space.

Do shipping delays, low inventory or procrastination mean late-arriving gifts for your family and friends? New research from Fisher's Rebecca Walker Reczek, Cory Haltman and Grant Donnelly reveals that it may not be that bad. The trio, writing in The Conversation, found that people overestimate the negative consequences of sending a late gift.

Meet Tammy Izzo, the Risk Institute's newest executive director, and see how her experience as a risk leader at EY will help shape the institute's commitment to risk management education and outreach.

Professor of Logistics Terry Esper talks supply chain disruptions and how consumers can prepare themselves to shop during crises ― while avoiding panic buying.

Rakesh Mallipeddi, an assistant professor of operations and business analytics at Fisher, has been recognized as among a group of outstanding young scholars who have made significant contributions to the field of information systems and demonstrated exceptional potential for future impact.

Centralizing global talent can drive innovation within a company or industry. But what happens when immigration restrictions prevent companies from bringing in highly skilled workers from abroad? Research by Assistant Professor of Management and Human Resources Deepak Nayak sheds light on the impact of immigration policies on companies’ knowledge growth and development.

A new study by the National Center for the Middle Market and AON uncovers how successful middle market companies leverage their people and keep pace with their changing risk portfolio to differentiate themselves in the marketplace. The comprehensive study found two critical trends shaping the future of middle market companies: workforce dynamics and technology advancements.