
MSc Economics and Finance
University of Bath
The academic year has finished, the weather is good, half the department is on holiday, and the next academic year seems an age away. But the summer is a deceptively important period, both for recruiters on the one hand, and candidates on the other.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the central banking institution of Hong Kong, announced the appointment of Dr. Zhu Haibin as its new Executive Director of Research, taking effect on October 1, 2025. Dr. Zhu, an experienced economist, will play a crucial role in shaping monetary policy and financial regulatory frameworks in Hong Kong.
Dr. Richard Whittle has been appointed Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Public Policy at the University of Salford’s Business School, focusing on responsible AI and economic transformation.
Lord Meghnad Desai, a celebrated economist and member of the House of Lords, has passed away at the age of 85. His contributions to economic thought and public policy were instrumental in shaping modern economics.