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Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Mirzet Šeho is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Business with nearly fifteen years of industry and academic experience. He has held prominent leadership roles, including Head of Financial Controlling at two organizations – one being a high-volume subsidiary of a publicly listed multinational corporation – and Executive Director at a medium-sized group of companies. Additionally, he served as a Product Manager at a startup, where he honed his skills in innovation and product development, further broadening his expertise in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
A multi-award-winning researcher and dedicated educator, Dr. Šeho is passionate about challenging traditional finance practices and shaping the future of the field. At Monash University Malaysia, he has been a pioneer in developing fintech courses that integrate practical insights with academic rigor. Enriched by industry guest speakers, his courses provide students with real-world exposure to cutting-edge financial technologies. His commitment to pedagogy has earned him several teaching excellence recognitions, underscoring his ability to inspire and engage students at both undergraduate and master’s levels.
Dr. Šeho’s thought leadership extends beyond academia. He has been invited to moderate and lead discussions at prominent international forums, highlighting his expertise in digital transformation in banking and advancements in Islamic fintech. These engagements demonstrate his ability to bridge academic research, industry practice, and policy discourse, reinforcing his reputation as a forward-thinking scholar and practitioner.
Research interests
- Islamic Finance and Banking
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Economics
- FinTech
Monash teaching commitment
- BFW3120 FinTech and Its Impact on Global Finance and Banking
- BFW1001 Foundations of Finance
- BFM5014 Current Issues in International Finance
- BFW2120 Introduction to financial technology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Islamic Finance, PhD, The effects of loan and financing portfolio diversification on bank returns and risk in dual-banking systems, International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance
3 Sept 2013 → 27 Oct 2018
Award Date: 27 Oct 2018
Research area keywords
- Islamic finance and banking
- FinTech
- Finance
- Banking
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Giving ESG a second thought: Greenwashing or Sustainability?
Siew Peng, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Shaiban, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Khin, A. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kui Ming, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kin Leong, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Seho, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/11/23 → 31/10/24
Project: Research
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The effects of interest rate on Islamic bank financing instruments: Cross-country evidence from dual-banking systems
Šeho, M., Bacha, O. I. & Smolo, E., Sept 2020, In: Pacific Basin Finance Journal. 62, 16 p., 101292.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
33 Citations (Scopus) -
Development of Islamic finance in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Smolo, E., Šeho, M. & Kabir Hassan, M., 2020, In: Journal of Economic Cooperation and Development. 41, 1, p. 121-143 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile8 Citations (Scopus) -
Does fossil oil price matter? Market performance of banks in the dual banking system and policy implications
Shaiban, M. S., Li, D., Hasanov, A. S. & Seho, M., 28 Oct 2025, In: Frontiers in Climate. 7, 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access -
Islamic Capital Markets: A Comparative Approach
Bacha, O. I., Zhang, A. H. & Šeho, M., Nov 2025, 3rd ed. Singapore Singapore: World Scientific Publishing. 524 p.Research output: Book/Report › Textbook
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Bank financing diversification, market structure, and stability in a dual-banking system
Šeho, M., Bacha, O. I. & Smolo, E., Sept 2024, In: Pacific Basin Finance Journal. 86, 20 p., 102461.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Best Paper Award by the Journal of Muamalat and Islamic Finance Research
Seho, M. (Recipient), Alaabed, A. (Recipient) & Masih, M. (Recipient), 31 May 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Pacific-Basin Finance Journal Best Paper Award
Seho, M. (Recipient) & Bacha, O. I. (Recipient), 1 Aug 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Pacific-Basin Finance Journal Best Paper Award
Seho, M. (Recipient) & Ibrahim, M. H. (Recipient), 2 Aug 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING THE GENERALIZED METHOD OF MOMENTS (GMM) WITH INTERACTION VARIABLES AND NONLINEAR TERMS
Seho, M. (Invited speaker)
4 Jul 2024 → 5 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Financial Markets and Corporate Governance Conference 2024
Seho, M. (Speaker), Shaiban, M. S. M. (Speaker) & Ghafoor, A. (Speaker)
2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance (Journal)
Seho, M. (Peer reviewer)
Feb 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Journal of Economics, Law, and Society (Journal)
Seho, M. (Associate editor)
2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Applied Finance Letters (Journal)
Seho, M. (Peer reviewer)
Mar 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
Press/Media
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Islamic Banking in Bosnia and Herzegovina: How Far Have We Come?
31/10/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature