Essays about: "Bank risks"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 106 essays containing the words Bank risks.

  1. 1. Sustainability performance and market risk. A study of the banking sector

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Arvid Särkiniemi; Oskar Lindman; [2023]
    Keywords : risk; market risk; sustainability performance; corporate management; bank management; CSR; panel data; parametric VaR; non-parametric VaR; CVaR; VaR; Historical simulation; bank sector; the financial sector; ESG; financial performance.;

    Abstract : The financial crisis of 2007-2008 highlighted the societal impacts of bank risk-taking. A strong focus on maximizing profits for shareholders combined with a disregard for, and  underestimation of risks led to the downfall of large banks such as Lehman Brothers and multiple other banks getting bailed out by several governments and other banks. READ MORE

  3. 2. Diving deep into the “E” of ESG – exploring the financial landscape of container shipping companies.

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Jill Nitin Raval; [2023]
    Keywords : Shipping; stewardship; sustainable finance; sustainability-linked loans; ESG; Anthropocene risks; Ocean Economy;

    Abstract : The ocean economy is growing unprecedentedly, and container shipping is one of the key sectors at the heart of this growth. Shipping companies are among the largest ocean-based companies, and while they are committed to reducing their emissions, the sector remains plagued with many sustainability challenges. READ MORE

  4. 3. Different regulatory regimes and banking crises - The role of moral hazard

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Felix Olsson-Lejon; [2023]
    Keywords : Moral hazard; Bonus regulations; Liquidity regulations; Silicon Valley Bank; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Since 1988 there have been international attempts to regulate banks with the Basel Rules; despite these international efforts to regulate banks within the Basel Rules, the rules have been insufficient. The financial crisis of 2008 highlighted the importance of regulatory oversight in the banking sector. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exploring the Use of Blockchain Technology to Address Cybersecurity Risks in Banking and Finance

    University essay from KTH/Hälsoinformatik och logistik

    Author : Eman Din; [2023]
    Keywords : blockchain technology; bank and financial sector; security; privacy; advantages and challenges of blockchain technology; blockkedjeteknik; bank- och finanssektor; säkerhet; integritet; fördelar och utmaningar med blockkedja teknik;

    Abstract : The growing reliance on digital services has led to an escalation in cyber risks and attacks targeting banks and financial institutions. Such cyber threats necessitate innovative solutions. But to achieve it, one needs to overcome the challenges of seeking reliable information on utilizing blockchain technology to combat cyber-attacks. READ MORE

  6. 5. Trends in the Capital Structure and Risk Assessment of Swedish Real Estate Companies : A Study on the Impact of the 2022-2023 Shift in Interest Rates

    University essay from KTH/Fastighetsföretagande och finansiella system

    Author : Karolina Landgärds; Hanna Lövgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Real estate; Capital structure; Financial risk; Interest rate risk; Fastigheter; Kapitalstruktur; Finansiell risk; Ränterisk;

    Abstract : This study aims to analyse the changes in the capital structure of Swedish real estate companies over the past five years, with a particular focus on the period 2022-2023, characterised by the policy interest rate increasing from zero to 3.5 percent. READ MORE