Essays about: "corporate governance in banking"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words corporate governance in banking.

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. Incorporating Sustainability into Organizational Culture: An Exploration of Challenges and Solutions in the Swedish Banking Sector

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Anila Birinxhiku; Melina Hägerö; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Organizational culture; Change management; Challenges; Solutions; Swedish banking sector; Social Sciences; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Sustainability has emerged as a critical aspect of business operations globally, encompassing environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance factors. With its ability to allocate financial resources, the banking sector plays a unique role in achieving global sustainability goals. READ MORE

4. 3. ESG and Financial Stability in the Banking Sector

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Zohreh Asgari; Jovita Molyte; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG; Sustainability; Financial Stability; Z-score; Tobin’s Q; Non-performing loans; Banks; Financial Sector; Economic Distress; Covid-19;

   Abstract : The banking sector is experiencing an increasing interest in evaluating environmental performance, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG), since the internationalcontext aroused discussions on advantages of incorporating ESG-related policies. Therefore,significant relationships between ESG engagement and financial performance and stabilityare expected. READ MORE

5. 4. Bankrolling Adverse Human Rights Impact in Development Projects - A study of the role and responsibilities of international financial institutions with respect to human rights in the development finance context and the implications of using intermediary commercial banks

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

   Author : Paulina Wästerlund; [2019]
   Keywords : public international law; international human rights law; international financial institutions; commercial banks; development finance; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Den ökade andelen kapital som riktas mot hållbar utveckling genom att med offentliga medel frigöra privata investeringar i utvecklingsprojekt genomförda av privata aktörer kan, vid en första anblick, verka som ett framgångsrikt resultat av mobiliseringen av nödvändiga finansiella medel för att uppnå Agenda 2030 och de globala hållbarhetsmålen. Inkluderingen av den privata sektorn att bidra till, och lösa, samhällsutvecklingsfrågor med offentliga medel har emellertid haft uppenbara konsekvenser i form av en ökad risk för skadlig inverkan på mänskliga rättigheter, och har tydliggjort ett hålrum i möjligheterna till ansvarsutkrävande, eftersom privata institutioner är verksamma inom andra operativa och rättsliga system än offentliga internationella institutioner. READ MORE

6. 5. Corporate Governance and Banking Governance within Conventional and Islamic banking systems. : A Cross-case Study between Conventional banks in Sweden and Islamic banks in UK.

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan

   Author : Arlinda Beqiri; [2017]
   Keywords : Corporate Governance; Banking Governance; Conventional banks; Islamic banks; regulations and financial products.;

   Abstract : The aim of this study is to understand and analyse the relationship between corporate governance (CG) and banking governance (BG) in Conventional and Islamic banking systems. The reason for choosing this topic was because the regulations and banking systems within Conventional banks are differently in comparison to Islamic banks, which means that their corporate governance and banking governance are influenced by different mechanisms and therefore regulated differently. READ MORE