Journal of Capital Markets Studies publishes peer-reviewed research in the areas of economics and finance with a specific focus on capital markets. JCMS is published in association with the Turkish Capital Markets Association (TCMA).
Aims and scope
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Journal of Capital Markets Studies (JCMS) publishes high-quality research in the areas of economics and finance, with a specific focus on research and commentary associated with the capital markets. The journal also explores the interface between academic research and practical application by disseminating new research findings alongside articles related to everyday professional practice.

The journal invites empirical or policy-related manuscripts (research paper, literature review, case studies) and welcomes theoretical contributions from academics as well, including book reviews.

Preference will be given to comparative studies that take global and regional perspectives as well as comprehensive single country studies that address critical policy issues and have significant global and regional implications. A wide range of methodologies and topics is encouraged:

• Capital Markets and Financial Institutions
• Financial Instruments and Financial Innovation
• Investment and Financial Decision Making
• Valuation of Financial Assets
• Financial and Non-Financial Information
• Corporate Reporting & Investment Decision
• Capital Market Governance & Sustainability
• Investor Protection
• Financial Literacy
• Financial Standards and Regulations
• Financial Crime
• Market Microstructure
• Financial Risk Management
• Financial Engineering & Derivatives
• Financial Econometrics
• Islamic Finance
• Emerging Markets Studies
• Behavioural Finance
• International Financial Markets
• International/Regional Financial Center
• Capital Markets Technology & Cybersecurity

Audience
Investors, industry professionals, practitioners, regulators and policy makers constitute the journal’s audience. The Journal’s purpose is to improve communications between, and within, the academic and other research communities and market participants.