About the Journal

Research of Finance and Banking (RFB) is a double-blind, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by SAN Scientific, Indonesia. This journal is published semi-annually online (April and October) to keep readers updated with the latest progress. RFB is dedicated to publishing academic work in all aspects relevant to developing the theory and practice of corporate finance, asset pricing, financial risk management, merger and acquisitions, derivative and financial product, asset-liability management, bank assurance, investment banking, Islamic banking and finance, digital banking and fintech, monetary and banking system, and corporate governance in both the public and private sectors. 

The RFB applies finance and banking research theory to actual academic-business conditions. Recognizing the intricate relationships between the many areas of financial and banking activity, RFB  examines various decisions, processes, and activities within the actual finance, banking, and technology setting.

Published for executives, researchers, and scholars alike, the journal aids the application of empirical research to practical situations and theoretical findings to the reality of the real business world.

Aims and Scopes

The Research of Finance and Banking (RFB) publishes peer-reviewed, open-access, high-quality, and original research/review papers that cover a wide range of finance and banking topics, add new contributions to the literature and practice, and provide global perspectives on issues in all areas of finance and banking, including but not limited to:

Corporate finance Asset pricing and capital market Financial economics and markets International trade and finance Bankruptcy prediction and determinants Financial behavior and psychology Mutual funds management Portfolio and investment management Market Microstructure Financial engineering and products Islamic finance and banking Mergers and acquisitions

Asset-liability management Monetary system and banking Bank assurance and banking crises Digital banking and financial technology Financing decisions of banks Investment banking Management of financial institutions Corporate governance and compliance Financial Risk management Regulation and policy in finance Private equity and Venture capital Cryptocurrency and blockchain

Recognizing and promoting the multidisciplinary nature of finance and banking, the journal's editors consider that contributions from all research perspectives are fundamental to advancing knowledge and practice. 

Before submitting your manuscript to RFB, kindly ensure it is written properly in the template. Manuscripts not adhering to the RFB author rules and submission form will likely be revised or rejected in the initial review stage.