Internet message boards are often used to spread information in order to manipulate financial markets. Although this hypothesis is supported by many cases reported in the literature and in the media, the real impact of manipulation in online forums on financial markets remains an open question....

We apply a deep learning approach of Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT) on the Crunchbase description of each venture and glossaries of environmentally related terms set out in the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards to identify “green ventures.” We find...

Using a proprietary dataset from an Australian leading FinTech lender, we provide insights into the effect of consumer behaviour on FinTech lending patterns. Out of seven consumption categories, gambling expenses significantly reduce the lender’s willingness to fulfill loan requests. Cash...