Maurice K.S. Tse
Dr. Maurice K.S. TSE, JP
Finance
Principal Lecturer
BEcon/BEcon&Fin Programme Director

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Biography

Maurice Tse received a Ph.D. in Finance from Michigan State University. In 1988, when still a Ph.D. candidate, he won the All-University-Excellence in Teaching Award as a graduate course instructor. Maurice joined the School of Business at Indiana University in 1989. In 1991, he also obtained a professional qualification as an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA). Maurice’s teaching has mainly been concerned with telling students how to get rich slowly but surely instead of getting rich fast.

Maurice has also been involved in teaching and consulting services to professional institutions. Since 1995, he has been an external assessor for the University Grants Committee. In 1996, while on staff at HKUST, Maurice taught the Professional Course for Equity Options Practitioners and the Diploma Course in Derivatives and Risk Management for the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. In 1993 and 1994, he served on one of the Examination Committees in the Society of Actuaries. In 1991, he prepared the 1991 Housing Affordability Report for the Housing Finance Authority, State of Indiana, USA, to assist the state in complying with Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations.

Maurice has wide research interests, which include the effects of government regulations on the volatility and the wealth transfer in financial markets, asset pricing, corporate finance, and risk management. His current research focuses on the valuation of hybrid mortgage, signaling and corporate acquisitions, market structure and return volatility in Hong Kong, the commercial real estate market adjustment process, and the U.S. and Japanese Currency and Stock Market Responses to Japanese Merchandise Balance of Trade Announcements

Selected Publications
  • “Supply Adjustments to Demand Shocks in the Commercial Real Estate Market”,
    (with G.H. Lentz), Real Estate Economics, forthcoming.
  • “The U.S. International Air Route Award Process: Shareholder Wealth Effects and Policy Implications”,
    (with G.E. Hoffer and S.W. Pruitt), The Journal of Regulatory Economics, Vol. 12, 1997, pp.197-217.
  • “The Price, volatility, volume, and liquidity effects of Changes in Federal Reserve Margin Requirements on both Marginable and Non-marginable OTC Stocks”,
    in S.W. Pruitt and Andrew Lo, (eds.), The Industrial Organization and Regulation of the Securities Industry, National Bureau of Economic Research, University of Chicago, 1996.The Industrial Organization and Regulation of the Securities Industry
    National Bureau of Economic Research, University of Chicago, 1996.
  • “An Option Pricing Approach to the Valuation of Commercial Real Estate Contaminated with Hazardous Materials”,
    (with G.H. Lentz), The Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, Vol. 10. No. 2, Spring 1995, pp.121-144.
  • “A Quadratic Approach to the Two-Stage Dividend Discount Model”,
    in K.Han and J. Uppal, Dilip K. Ghosh, (eds) , New Advances in Financial Economics, Oxford, Elsevier Science Publishers, London, U.K., 1995, pp.23-37.New Advances in Financial Economics
    Oxford, Elsevier Science Publishers, London, U.K., 1995.
  • “The CRISMA Trading System: The Next Five Years”,
    (with S.W. Pruitt and R.E. White), The Journal of Portfolio Management, Vol. 18, 1992, pp.22-25.
  • “Downside Risk and Investment Planning”,
    (with M.A. White and J. Uppal), The Financial Review, Vol. 28 No. 4, November 1993, pp.585-605, an abstract of this article was also published in the CFA Digest, Spring 1994, by the Association for Investment Management and Research.
Recent Publications
The Culture of Blame: Reflections on the U.S. Election

Did you know that blaming others can be just as contagious as a cold? Psychological research has shown that when participants read about political failures, they are more likely to blame others, especially if they see politicians attributing their failures to outside interests. Similarly, when management easily blames employees, it sets a precedent, leading to a culture of blame within the organisation.

The Culture of Blame: Reflections on the U.S. Election

Did you know that blaming others can be just as contagious as a cold? Psychological research has shown that when participants read about political failures, they are more likely to blame others, especially if they see politicians attributing their failures to outside interests. Similarly, when management easily blames employees, it sets a precedent, leading to a culture of blame within the organisation.

Will the AI Market Experience a Repeat of the 2000 Dotcom Bubble?

Will generative artificial intelligence (AI) become the next technology bubble? Or is it simply a short-term market adjustment? The rapid development of AI has attracted significant investment, yet many experts are raising alarms about a potential dotcom bubble. Some argue that AI companies are overvalued, with limited actual gains, urging investors to adopt a rational and objective approach to the sector's development.

Will the AI Market Experience a Repeat of the 2000 Dotcom Bubble?

Will generative artificial intelligence (AI) become the next technology bubble? Or is it simply a short-term market adjustment? The rapid development of AI has attracted significant investment, yet many experts are raising alarms about a potential dotcom bubble. Some argue that AI companies are overvalued, with limited actual gains, urging investors to adopt a rational and objective approach to the sector's development.

Worrying Fiscal Predicament Looms Large for the US

Over the past 5 years, the US government's fiscal deficit has persistently exceeded $1 trillion, positioning the country among global leaders in debt levels. Economists and international institutions are concerned that the government's fiscal deficit has consistently exceeded 3% of GDP. Currently, US public debt stands close to 100% of GDP, projected to rise to 116% by 2034, posing a significant burden on the country's long-term economic development.

Worrying Fiscal Predicament Looms Large for the US

Over the past 5 years, the US government's fiscal deficit has persistently exceeded $1 trillion, positioning the country among global leaders in debt levels. Economists and international institutions are concerned that the government's fiscal deficit has consistently exceeded 3% of GDP. Currently, US public debt stands close to 100% of GDP, projected to rise to 116% by 2034, posing a significant burden on the country's long-term economic development.

Combat Misinformation for a Stable Economy

The World Economic Forum has identified misinformation and disinformation as the most significant short-term risks faced by the global community. Another research report suggests that the financial impact of fake news results in a $39 billion loss in the stock market annually.

Combat Misinformation for a Stable Economy

The World Economic Forum has identified misinformation and disinformation as the most significant short-term risks faced by the global community. Another research report suggests that the financial impact of fake news results in a $39 billion loss in the stock market annually.

New Regulatory Measures for Borderless Investment

Decentralized finance (DeFi) and the virtual asset market are important sectors of the Web 3.0 ecosystem and a must-win battle for global financial cities. They bring changes to traditional investment methods, but also give rise to concerns of network security and regulations. DeFi-related investment activities often involve market participants from multiple jurisdictions, resulting in varying regulatory standards. While operators and service providers can take advantage of regulatory loopholes, regulators also find it difficult to collect relevant information. There is also a lacking of unified definitions and classification standards for cryptocurrencies, making it challenging for financial regulators in different countries to analyze and identify the authenticity of various cryptocurrency products. Global financial regulators are advocating for the principle of "same activity, same risk, same regulation" to ensure fair competition among all market participants.

New Regulatory Measures for Borderless Investment

Decentralized finance (DeFi) and the virtual asset market are important sectors of the Web 3.0 ecosystem and a must-win battle for global financial cities. They bring changes to traditional investment methods, but also give rise to concerns of network security and regulations. DeFi-related investment activities often involve market participants from multiple jurisdictions, resulting in varying regulatory standards. While operators and service providers can take advantage of regulatory loopholes, regulators also find it difficult to collect relevant information. There is also a lacking of unified definitions and classification standards for cryptocurrencies, making it challenging for financial regulators in different countries to analyze and identify the authenticity of various cryptocurrency products. Global financial regulators are advocating for the principle of "same activity, same risk, same regulation" to ensure fair competition among all market participants.