Simon Grima

Simon Grima
University of Malta · Department of Insurance

B.Com (Hons), MSc (Lond), MSc (BCU), PhD (Melit.)

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Introduction
Simon Grima Ph.D (Melit.), MSc (Lond), MSc (BCU), B.Com(Hons) (Melit.), FFA, FAIA (Acad), is the Head of the Insurance dept, in charge of degrees in Insurance and Risk Management and an Associate Professor at the University of Malta. He served as the President of the Malta Association of Risk Management and the Malta Association of Compliance Officers between 2016 and 2018. He has over 30 years of experience varied between Financial Services, Public Entities and IT.
Additional affiliations
January 2000 - May 2015
University of Malta
Position
  • Lecturer
March 2015 - June 2020
University of Malta
Position
  • Head of Department
Description
  • Study Units Corporate Finance Risk Management Banking Governance and Regulations Financial Management
Education
September 2005 - September 2011
University of Malta
Field of study
  • Internal Controls when using Derivatives
September 2003 - June 2005
Birmingham City University
Field of study
  • Audit Management and Consultancy
October 1998 - September 2001
University of London
Field of study
  • Financial Management

Publications

Publications (339)
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate factors that safeguard or hinder the proper use of derivatives, with evidence from active users and controllers of derivatives. Design/methodology/approach – An online panel of 420 users and controllers of derivatives responded to a self‐report questionnaire that was purposely designed for the...
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The recent Covid-19 pandemic and recent economic and political turbulences exacerbate issues related to the economic and political resilience of countries. In this context, digitalization and productivity improvement, the development of the labour market and human capital, as well as regional disparities, and economic and social stratification, nee...
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The paper addresses the issues that have to do with the use of marketing and give a general overview for the pharmaceutical industry, the main marketing concepts, identify the importance of marketing in promoting sales of pharmacy companies, understand which strands are used to promote sales and satisfy the needs of consumers in terms of improving...
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Purpose: This chapter examines the effect of green banking practices (GBPs) on environmental performance (EP), specifically focussing on the Sri Lankan banking industry. Additionally, the study explores the mediating impact of green finance in the association between GBPs and the EP of banks listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka. Meth...
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This article reflects on the necessity of employing renewable energy sources in the modern era to mitigate the negative environmental impact caused by traditional energy sources and address environmental pollution. Through research conducted in Azerbaijan and Hungary, it analyses the influence of economic growth on the ecological environment and re...
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Objectives The purpose of the article is to explore public awareness of knowledge autism and the phenomenon of discrimination in the school environment, their social and legal aspects. The scope of the study included the identification of problems related to the knowledge of the child's functioning, affected by autism , diagnosis and psychological-...
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Proportionality, pivotal to EU regulations and Solvency II, tailors rules to insurers’ size and complexity. Inconsistent application by supervisory authorities (NSAs) necessitates clarity to prevent undue costs. This study examines the issue via a review of the literature and industry discussions, emphasizing Solvency II’s introduction of proportio...
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Research background The rapid expansion in recent fintech innovations has garnered researchers’ attention to evaluate its influence on the banking industry. Purpose In this quest, the current study conducts an interaction analysis to measure the impact of the fintech era on Indian banking stability. Research methodology S imilarly t o p revious s...
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High-performance green buildings mitigate the adverse environmental effects of energy consumption and carbon emissions while simultaneously demonstrating that sustainability does not mean compromising utility, productivity, or comfort. We need to address the identified gap in the evolution of energy-efficient structures facilitated in building appl...
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This study investigates the intricate nexus between low‐income countries, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the multifaceted phenomenon of unemployment. Amid the global endeavour to achieve SDGs, these marginalised nations assume a pivotal role, confronting distinctive challenges and opportunities. We employ meticulous analysis and structur...
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SCDS (Sovereign Credit Default Swaps) are becoming more widely used as a country risk indicator after 2008 and stand out for providing real-time information rather than periodic reporting. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to economic disruptions and a decline in international trade. Understanding how the Pandemic affects SCDS return volatility in emer...
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Purpose – The study examines global Gold market performance and correlations between COVID-19, the Russian invasion, inflation, investors’ fear, asymmetric shocks, and the VIX (volatility index) impact on volatility. Research Methodology – This research uses an econometric approach to analyse the impact of COVID-19 and the Russian invasion on Gold...
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Because of the urgency and high stakes involved in their trades, intraday traders are especially vulnerable to the perils of information overload in today's digital world. This chapter explores the potential benefits of digital detox programmes for intraday traders. The research uses the statistical programme SMart PLS to do a route analysis using...
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This research aims to analyse the current levels of women's participation in public social, economic, and political life and their position in decision-making processes in Kosovo. The paper deals with aspects related to the social perspective of women in society and the development of Albanian customary Law in Kosovo. To conduct this analysis, a de...
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The exploration of stakeholder perceptions concerning the elements and values underpinning the cooperative concept in Malta forms the core objective of this investigation. Employing semi-structured interviews, primary data was gathered from a diverse group of participants, including thirteen representatives from cooperatives, four from cooperative...
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The richness and complexity of consent present challenges to those aiming to make related contributions to computer information systems (CIS). This paper aims to support consent-related research in CIS by simplifying the understanding of existing literature and facilitating the framing of future consent management research. Firstly, it outlines exi...
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In 1999, the government of India established the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), intending to establish effective insurance sector regulation. The creation of this regulatory body was motivated primarily by a desire to promote consumer safety and insurance market growth. Since then, this group has been doing everyth...
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Himanshi Puri, Assistant Professor, Sharda School of Business Studies, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Reena Malik, Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, India
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Madhu Rani, Research Scholar, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, rani.madhu01@gmail.com, ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1712-2042
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1Ms. Divya Rai, Research Scholar, Abhilashi University, Chail Chowk, Distt. Mandi (H.P.), India, divyaraa11@gmail.com
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Ambika Khurana, Assistant Professor, School of Business Studies, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, Ph: 9999262227, Email: ambika.khurana@sharda.ac.in
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Dr. Madhavi Sripathi, Associate Professor, Department of Business and Management Studies, SRGEC, Gudlavalleru, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Dr. Vijay Prakash Gupta, Associate Professor, Institute of Business Management, GLA University, Mathura, UP India
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Shagun Sharma, Research Scholar, Sharda School of Business Studies, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Dr. Harish Kumar, Professor and Head, Department of Mass Communication, St. Xavier’s University, Action Area III, B, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal 700160
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Changing technology and the growing demand for workforce intelligence have ushered in a new era of human resource (HR) transformation and have compelled HR professionals to continually ideate, innovate, and adapt. This book covers the changing role of HR in the transformation of workplaces to be successful globally. With challenges come new opport...
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The chapter sheds light on how top management teams (TMTs) across multinational firms tackle the ongoing disruptive digital transformation during the pandemic era. The chapter includes basic definitions and global and regional trends on data governance and digital transformation across multinational firms from advanced and emerging markets. Finally...
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This study aims to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses , their operations, and the financial conditions in Sri Lanka. A sample of 19 executive-level employees from 19 companies registered at the Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka was interviewed. The thematic analysis method was used to analyse the data. It demonstrates t...
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The study explores the impact of the general insurance industry's financial soundness on Sri Lanka's financial performance by using the CARAMELS approach for seven years (2011-2019) and using secondary data. The study utilised panel data regression analysis. Return on Asset was used as the proxy of financial performance while the 10 dimensions were...