Pacific-Basin Finance Journal

The Pacific-Basin Finance Journal (PAC-BASIN FINANC J, ISSN 0927-538X) is a premier, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of financial markets and institutions in the Pacific-Basin region. Published by Elsevier, the journal serves as a vital platform for high-quality theoretical and empirical research that addresses the unique financial structures, regulatory environments, and economic dynamics of East Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, and the Pacific Rim. Its scope encompasses a broad range of topics, including corporate finance, asset pricing, market microstructure, banking and financial intermediation, risk management, international finance, and behavioral finance, with a consistent emphasis on issues pertinent to the region. The journal primarily publishes original research articles, but also features comprehensive review papers, shorter research notes, and occasional special issues focused on emerging themes such as fintech innovation, sustainable finance, and financial integration in the Pacific Basin. The target audience includes academic researchers, doctoral students, financial economists, and policy analysts with a specialized interest in Asian financial systems and cross-border capital flows. Notably, the journal is a hybrid open-access publication, offering authors the option to publish their work open access for broader dissemination. With a 2026 Impact Factor of 5.4000, the Pacific-Basin Finance Journal is ranked in the prestigious Q1 quartile within the finance and business categories, underscoring its status as a leading outlet for regional financial scholarship and a highly influential contributor to the global finance literature.