A portfolio of research bridging academic theory and practical application in finance, with focus on emerging markets, financial performance, and risk management.
Comprehensive research examining firm-specific factors and their impact on financial performance
Research Duration: July 2014 - December 2022
Research Objective: Examine the relationship between firm-specific characteristics and financial performance in Kenya's insurance sector
Panel data analysis, multiple regression modeling, statistical hypothesis testing
Identified significant relationships between specific firm characteristics and financial performance, providing valuable insights for insurance industry stakeholders
Contributed new knowledge to academic literature on insurance firm performance and provided empirical evidence from emerging market context
Groundbreaking analysis of capital structure decisions in microfinance institutions
Research Duration: January 2011 - July 2013
Research Focus: Relationship between capital structure decisions and financial performance in Kenya's microfinance sector
Provided practical guidance for capital structure optimization and contributed to understanding of financing decisions in microfinance sector
Peer-reviewed publications contributing to academic literature and practical applications
Authors: Kamau, A. M., Olweny, T., & Muturi, W. M.
Publication: The International Journal of Business & Management, 9(6)
Year: 2021
Research examining the effect of firm-specific characteristics on the financial performance of insurance firms in Kenya using panel data analysis.
Quantitative research using secondary data from insurance companies, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis
Practical implications for insurance management, policy guidance for regulators, investor decision-making support
Authors: Kamau, A. M., Olweny, T., & Muturi, W. M.
Publication: Eastern Journal of Economics and Finance, 6(1), pp. 1-14
Year: 2021
Detailed analysis of how capital structure decisions and liquidity management practices affect firm performance in Kenya's insurance sector.
Panel data regression analysis using data from Kenyan insurance companies over multiple years
Informed regulatory policy regarding capital adequacy requirements and liquidity management standards
Authors: Kamau, A. M.
Publication: Eastern Journal of Economics and Finance (Forthcoming (2021))
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Research examining the relationship between underwriting risk, firm size, and financial performance in Kenya's insurance sector.
Ongoing research initiatives exploring emerging trends and challenges in financial markets
Research examining the impact of financial technology on traditional financial services, including digital payment systems, mobile banking, and fintech innovations
Investigation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in financial decision-making and their impact on firm performance
Ongoing research examining the relationship between corporate governance practices and firm performance in emerging market contexts
Research focusing on risk management practices, financial stability, and systemic risk in emerging market financial systems
Sharing research findings and insights with academic and professional communities
Presented doctoral research findings to international audience of finance scholars and practitioners
Shared research insights with financial industry professionals and microfinance institution managers
Provided practical guidance to insurance industry professionals on risk management best practices
Rigorous analytical approaches ensuring robust and reliable research findings
Advanced statistical methods including econometric modeling, regression analysis, and hypothesis testing
Specialized techniques for analyzing longitudinal data from multiple entities over time periods
Development and testing of financial models to analyze performance drivers and risk factors
Dr. Kamau's research continues to influence academic literature, inform policy decisions, and provide practical guidance for financial institutions across Kenya and beyond.