Evaluating the role and the contribution of intermediaries in developing a successful financial services brand. (2015)
Conference Proceeding
Tjandra, N. C., Ensor, J., Omar, M., & Thomson, J. R. (2015). Evaluating the role and the contribution of intermediaries in developing a successful financial services brand

This study aims to evaluate intermediaries’ role in developing a successful brand. It specifically focuses on the role and contribution of independent financial advisers (IFAs) in developing a successful financial services brand. A case study resea... Read More about Evaluating the role and the contribution of intermediaries in developing a successful financial services brand..

Marketing Ghana to attract FDI. (2015)
Working Paper
Omar, M. Marketing Ghana to attract FDI

Exploring the power and influence of intermediaries in an intermediated relationship: a case study from the UK financial services industry. (2014)
Conference Proceeding
Tjandra, N. C., Ensor, J., Thomson, J. R., & Omar, M. (2014). Exploring the power and influence of intermediaries in an intermediated relationship: a case study from the UK financial services industry. In D. Arli, K. Kubacki, & S. Rundle-Thiele (Eds.), Agents of Change: Proceedings of ANZMAC 2014

This paper aims to explore the power and influence of intermediaries in an intermediated relationship between a long-term savings and investments provider, Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) and customers. IFAs have a very important role in the UK... Read More about Exploring the power and influence of intermediaries in an intermediated relationship: a case study from the UK financial services industry..

The impact of interconnectedness in a triadic relationship between a financial services provider, IFAs, and customers (2014)
Conference Proceeding
Tjandra, N. C., Ensor, J., Omar, M., & Thomson, J. R. (2014). The impact of interconnectedness in a triadic relationship between a financial services provider, IFAs, and customers. In A. M. Docherty (Ed.), Academy of Marketing Annual Conference 2013 - Marketing Relevance Proceedings

The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of interconnectedness between a long-term savings and investments provider, Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) and customers. Ritter’s (2000) framework of the effect of interconnectedness was used... Read More about The impact of interconnectedness in a triadic relationship between a financial services provider, IFAs, and customers.

The application of the results of interconnectedness typology in a triadic relationship. (2014)
Conference Proceeding
Tjandra, N. C., Ensor, J., Omar, M., & Thomson, J. R. (2014). The application of the results of interconnectedness typology in a triadic relationship. In Agents of Change: ANZMAC 2014 Proceedings. , (1072)

This paper aims to explore the results of interconnectedness in a triadic relationship between a long-term savings and investments provider, Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) and customers. Smith & Laage-Hellman's (1992) typology of the results o... Read More about The application of the results of interconnectedness typology in a triadic relationship..

Using emerging markets as a means to diversify the industrial base. (2010)
Book
Omar, M., Williams, J., & Ensor, J. (2009). Using emerging markets as a means to diversify the industrial base. Edinburgh Napier Universtiy, School of Accounting and Economics

The effects of culture and politics on Foreign Direct Investment and sustainable development in China: some research hypotheses (2006)
Journal Article
Brown, A., Orr, A., Luo, J., Omar, M., & Handley-Schachler, M. (2006). The effects of culture and politics on Foreign Direct Investment and sustainable development in China: some research hypotheses. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2(1/2), 89. https://doi.org/10.1504/wremsd.2006.009078

China's GDP reached US 1.159 trillion in 2001, making it the sixth largest economy in the world. In addition the Chinese government has reformed its economy, liberated market forces and opened up many industries to foreign investors. However, the sur... Read More about The effects of culture and politics on Foreign Direct Investment and sustainable development in China: some research hypotheses.

Transition to a market orientation: preliminary evidence from China. (2006)
Journal Article
Bathgate, I., Omar, M., Nwankwo, S., & Zhang, Y. (2006). Transition to a market orientation: preliminary evidence from China. Marketing Intelligence and Planning, 24, 332-346. doi:10.1108/02634500610672080

Purpose – The research objective was to assess the challenges of transition that firms face in adopting a market orientation in China, as the basis for providing a context-specific explanation of market orientation. Design/methodology/approach – A... Read More about Transition to a market orientation: preliminary evidence from China..

FDI, international business and regulation: The behaviour of UK multinational corporations. (2005)
Journal Article
Smith-Hillman, A. V., & Omar, M. (2005). FDI, international business and regulation: The behaviour of UK multinational corporations. European Business Review, 17, 69-82. doi:10.1108/09555340510576276

Purpose - Multinational corporations (MNCs) occupy a central role within the process of globalisation as evidenced through global foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows valued at US$3.1 trillion by the end of 2000. The importance of regulation is ev... Read More about FDI, international business and regulation: The behaviour of UK multinational corporations..