Yingzhen Li

Dr. Li is a financial economist with expertise in derivatives and other complex financial instruments, capital markets, corporate finance, and venture capital.

He regularly consults on matters involving a wide range of issues related to complex financial instruments, including trading behavior, portfolio risk management, valuation, and manipulation. Dr. Li has also led project teams supporting experts to assess market efficiency and price impact, analyze venture capital investments, and quantify the valuation impact of corporate governance. His work frequently involves applying advanced quantitative finance techniques to large and complex financial datasets.

Dr. Li has supported experts and led project teams across all stages of regulatory investigations, litigations, arbitrations, and mediations. His notable engagements include an internal and regulatory investigation involving the trading and allocation of US Treasury derivatives; an enforcement action involving a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-registered commodity pool operator that primarily invested in options on S&P 500 futures; and matters related to the alleged manipulation of benchmark rates such as LIBOR and ISDAfix. He also assisted the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) in industry consultations related to the interbank offered rate (IBOR) transition.

Dr. Li’s academic research focuses on insider trading, institutional trading, information production, and corporate governance. His work has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals and leading practitioner outlets.