Vasso Ioannidou is a financial economist and academic specializing in banking and corporate finance. Presently, she is a Professor of Finance at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass Business School) and a CEPR research fellow.

Vasso has made contributions to the field of banking and corporate finance. Her research focuses on understanding the behaviour and performance of banks, the crucial role they play in the economy, and the impact of financial regulation on their conduct. Her work has been published in leading academic journals, including the Journal of Finance, the Journal of Financial Economics, and Management Science. She has received numerous awards and distinctions for her contributions.

Vasso is also actively involved in shaping academic discourse and policy discussions related to banking and finance.  Currently, Vasso serves as a member of the Advisory Scientific Committee (ASC) of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB), senior research advisor at the ECB , and Associate Editor for the Journal of Banking and Finance and the Journal of Financial Stability.