Journal of Financial Markets Research publishes high quality original research on applied and theoretical issues related to securities trading and pricing. Area of coverage includes the analysis and design of trading mechanisms, optimal order placement strategies, the role of information in securities markets, financial intermediation as it relates to securities investments. International trade, financing and investments, and the related cash and credit transactions, have grown at an extremely rapid pace in recent years. The international monetary system has continued to evolve to accommodate the need for foreign-currency denominated transactions and in the process has provided opportunities for its ongoing observation and study.

The purpose of Journal of Financial Markets Research is to publish rigorous, original articles dealing with the international aspects of financial markets, institutions and money. Theoretical/conceptual and empirical papers providing meaningful insights into the subject areas will be considered. The following topic areas, although not exhaustive, are representative of the coverage in this Journal: International financial markets; International securities markets; Foreign exchange markets; Eurocurrency markets; International syndications; Term structures of Eurocurrency rates; Determination of exchange rates; Forward rates and swaps, International payment mechanisms, International commercial banking; and International investment banking.

Journal of Financial Markets Research particularly aims at publishing research papers on financial and economic aspects of emerging economies. The journal features contributions that are policy oriented and interdisciplinary, employing sound econometric methods, using macro, micro, financial, institutional, and political economy data. Geographical coverage includes emerging market economies of Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Journal of Financial Markets Research brings together the latest theoretical and empirical business and management research on emerging markets. The journal offers both contributors and readers the opportunity to explore issues in emerging markets from comprehensive disciplinary and geographical perspectives, and makes a significant and innovative contribution to business and management studies and the sub-disciplines that constitute it.

Journal of Financial Markets Research realizes the meaning of fast publication to researchers, particularly to those working in competitive and dynamic fields. Hence, it offers an exceptionally fast publication schedule including prompt peer-review by the experts in the field and immediate publication upon acceptance. The editorial board aims at reviewing the submitted articles as fast as possible and promptly include them in the forthcoming issues should they pass the evaluation process. The journal is published in both print and online formats.