Role: Advisory Board Member
Profile Summary:
Prof. Daniel Cash is a renowned expert in financial regulation, ESG ratings, and sustainable finance, with an extensive academic and professional background that spans leading global institutions. He is currently a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR), where he leads critical initiatives on credit rating agencies and their role in the global financial architecture. As a Reader in Law at Aston University and a former Fulbright Scholar at NYU Stern Business School, Prof. Cash’s work uniquely bridges the academic, regulatory, and practical dimensions of financial governance.
His insights into ESG ratings, credit rating agency reform, and regulatory frameworks align perfectly with CRA Global Development’s mission to promote financial innovation and sustainability in emerging markets.
Educational Background:
- PhD in Financial Regulation – University of Durham (2016)
Thesis: The Regulation of Credit Rating Agencies: An Analysis of The Transgressions of The Rating Industry and A Measured Proposal for Reform - LL.M. in International Business Law (Distinction) – University of Liverpool (2011)
Dissertation: The Credit Rating Agency: An Analysis of the Significance of the Credit Rating Agency in the Modern Economy and Its Role After the Financial Crisis - BA (Hons) in Criminology and Sociology – University of Liverpool (2009)
Professional Experience:
- United Nations University Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR) (2024–Present):
- Senior Fellow (non-resident): Leads research on credit rating agencies and their interconnection with the global financial architecture.
- Aston University (2016–Present):
- Reader in Law (2023–Present): Focuses on the intersection of ESG ratings, financial regulation, and sustainable development.
- Senior Lecturer in Law (2021–2023): Developed courses and research in financial regulation and corporate governance.
- Lecturer in Law (2016–2021): Specialized in credit rating agency operations and impact.
- Ben McQuhae & Co (2023–Present):
- ESG Ratings and Regulations Lead: Advises on anti-greenwashing practices, ESG ratings, and regulatory compliance.
- Fulbright Scholar (2021–2022):
- Awarded the prestigious All Disciplines Scholar Award at NYU Stern Business School, focusing on business law, ESG ratings, and sustainable finance.
- Durham University (2013–2016):
- Doctoral Candidate and Tutor in Law: Focused on financial regulation and tutored undergraduate law courses.
Publications and Research Contributions:
- Authored over 10 books, including Sovereign Debt Sustainability: Multilateral Debt Treatment and the Credit Rating Impasse and Sustainable Rating Agencies vs Credit Rating Agencies.
- Published numerous journal articles and book chapters on ESG ratings, credit rating regulation, and corporate governance.
- Developed key policy proposals for reforming the global credit rating industry to address sustainability and inclusivity challenges.
Key Skills and Expertise:
- ESG ratings and regulatory frameworks.
- Financial regulation and credit rating agency reform.
- Strategic advisory on sustainable finance.
- Academic research and policy development.
Achievements:
- Recognized as a global thought leader on credit rating agency regulation and sustainability.
- Spearheaded cutting-edge research at UNU-CPR on the global financial architecture.
- Successfully combined academic rigor with practical advisory roles at leading institutions.
Prof. Daniel Cash’s extensive expertise, innovative research, and commitment to sustainable finance make him an invaluable member of CRA Global Development’s Advisory Board. His contributions will strengthen CRA’s mission to drive transformative financial solutions and sustainable development across emerging markets.
