About Me:
I am Linda, a final-year PhD candidate in Finance at the University of Canterbury. I serve as an Environmental Sustainability Researcher at the New Zealand Shareholders’ Association and as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Canterbury. My teaching and research interests encompass sustainable finance, financial technology (fintech), and corporate finance. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Finance. Outside of my academic and professional pursuits, I enjoy taking long walks with family and friends, which allows me to unwind and connect.
Research Interests:
Sustainable Finance; Corporate Finance; Financial Technology (Fintech); Financial Institutions
Education:
PhD in Finance, 2022-2026, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Masters in Finance, 2018-2020, Shandong University, China
Bachelor of Accounting (Honours), 2010-2014, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
Supervisors:
Senior Supervisor: Jedrzej Bialkowski
Associate Supervisor: Huong Dang
Publications:
Muchenje, L.T. 2025. Stock liquidity and corporate climate performance: Evidence from China, Journal of Financial Stability 77:101389
Muchenje, L.T., Coupe, T., Dang, H. D. 2025. Credit Development and ESG Performance: Cross-Country Evidence, Research in International Business and Finance: 103007
Mbanyele, W., Muchenje, L.T. 2025. Towards a greener future: The role of blockchain legislation in promoting corporate green innovation., International Review of Economics and Finance
Mbanyele, W., Huang, H., Muchenje, L. T., & Zhao, J. (2024). How does climate regulatory risk influence labor employment decisions? Evidence from a quasi-natural experiment. China Economic Review, 87, 102236.
Mbanyele, W., Huang, H., & Muchenje, L. T. (2024). Peer performance and short-termism: evidence from green patenting activities. Applied Economics Letters, 31(17), 1640-1644.
Mbanyele, W., & Muchenje, L. T. (2022). Climate change exposure, risk management and corporate social responsibility: Cross-country evidence. Journal of Multinational Financial Management, 66, 100771.
Wang, F., Mbanyele, W., & Muchenje, L. (2022). Economic policy uncertainty and stock liquidity: the mitigating effect of information disclosure. Research in International Business and Finance, 59, 101553.
Mbanyele, W., & Muchenje, L. T. (2022). The dark side of weakening shareholder litigation rights: Evidence from green patenting activities. Finance research letters, 47, 102779.
Mbanyele, W., Huang, H., Li, Y., Muchenje, L. T., & Wang, F. (2022). Corporate social responsibility and green innovation: Evidence from mandatory CSR disclosure laws. Economics Letters, 212, 110322.
Conference Presentations:
New Zealand Finance Colloquium - New Zealand; February 2025.
Linda Muchenje. Blockchain Adoption and Green Innovation: Evidence from Quasi-natural Shocks. UC Business School Postgrad Conference. Christchurch, New Zealand. 2024.
Linda Muchenje. Credit Development and ESG Performance: Cross-Country Evidence. CSR, the Economy and Financial Markets Conference. Düsseldorf, Germany. 2023.
Awards & Honours:
University of Canterbury, Department of Economics and Finance PhD Scholarship, 2022-2025
Shandong University Scholarship, 2018-2019
Other:
University of Canterbury Student Mentor, February 2024— November 2024
Treasurer at UCBS PG Student Committee, January 2024— November 2024
Treasurer at UC PG Student Association, January 2023 — November 2023
Referees:
Finance Research Letters, Energy Economics, Applied Economics Letters, Journal of Climate Finance, Journal of Multinational Financial Management, International Review of Financial Analysis.
Why did you choose UC:
I chose to pursue my PhD at the UC Business School because of its strong reputation for research excellence and its collaborative research environment, supported by access to an experienced faculty. My decision was further solidified when I came across a journal article published by my supervisors and a former PhD student in the highly esteemed Journal of Financial Economics. This achievement demonstrated the school’s commitment to impactful research, making it the ideal environment for me to thrive and advance my research career.
Best things about study at UC:
The best part of my PhD journey at the UC Business School has been the supportive and friendly environment, with everyone from the head of departments to junior lecturers always willing to help. The school offers numerous programs to help students develop diverse skills, alongside regular research seminars that provide opportunities to enhance presentation skills, learn from senior researchers, and network with peers. Additionally, I was honored to receive the departmental PhD scholarship, which covered my tuition fees and has been instrumental in enabling me to focus fully on my studies.
