Bogaard's research investigates foreign entry by banks and foreign acquisition of banks in emerging markets. In particular, his work examines how banks manage the (informational) challenges of banking across borders, how they benefit from having a physical presence in foreign markets and to what extent they are able to compete with local rivals in emerging markets. In exploring these issues Bogaard considers both the interaction between international banks and their environment and organizational strategies pursued by banks to deal with the challenges of cross-border banking.