Konstantin Popov Defends His PhD Dissertation (Supervisor: Associate Professor Elena Makeeva)
On September 22, 2026, Konstantin Popov defended his PhD dissertation on how board characteristics and CEO power affect the ESG transformation and financial performance of Russian public companies. Supervisor: Associate Professor Elena Makeeva.
Irina Ivashkovskaya and Alexey Bogomolov Take Part in the International Conference "Strengthening BRICS Connectivity: Fostering Cooperation"
Irina Ivashkovskaya, Head of the School of Finance at HSE University, and Alexey Bogomolov took part in the international conference "Strengthening BRICS Connectivity: Fostering Cooperation," held in Moscow on July 6, 2026. The discussions covered the sustainable development agenda, climate finance, and preparations for the BRICS Business Forum in India.
The researchers of the Corporate Finance Center have analyzed theeffects of independent directors’ characteristics on ESG disclosure of Russian publiccompanies
The article published in Russian Management Journal summarizes theeffects of independent directors’ characteristics on ESG disclosure of Russian publiccompanies identified within the framework of the research project devoted to analysis ofcorporate governance models and corporate resilience in BRICS+ countries.
Laboratory Research Seminar Discusses Strategic Resilience and Inclusive Growth in BRICS Metallurgical Companies
The Corporate Finance Сenter held a research seminar at which Project Seminar 187 students presented a novel index of strategic resilience, calculated for 52 metallurgical companies from the BRICS countries over 2019–2024. Participants discussed why resilience profiles differ markedly across countries and why a focus on short-term resilience alone does not deliver long-term growth.
Representatives of School of Finance took part in International Partners’ Week at HSE University St. Petersburg
From 18 May to 22 May 2026 School of Finance at HSE University St. Petersburg hosted International Partners’ Week.
Corporate Finance Center seminar: family firm resilience in BRICS and the role of CEO education and experience in M&A
On May 14, 2026, the Corporate Finance Center held a research seminar featuring two studies. Polina Milova spoke about the resilience of family firms in BRICS countries during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and E. Zagudalova discussed how the education and professional experience of CEOs are related to the performance of mergers and acquisitions in Russia.