Essays about: "the importance of risk management in corporate governance"

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  1. 1. Comply or Die: A Study of ESG Factor Returns and Volatility in the Nordic Countries from 2016 to 2022

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Jean-Philippe Chakbazof; Amitesh Raghav; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG Factor; Nordic Compass; Fama Macbeth; Volatility Management; ESG Portfolio;

    Abstract : Using corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting data from 611 publicly traded firms in the Swedish House of Finance's Nordic Compass database, we estimate stock return and volatility exposures to an ESG factor during the period 2016-2022 in the Nordics. Using a Fama-Macbeth methodology, we find that during this time in the Nordic Countries exposure to an ESG factor is compensated with a risk premium and a volatility reduction in a Fama French 4 Factor model. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Impact of Corporate Governance Mechanisms on Total, Systematic, Market, and Insolvency Risk of Fintech

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Sandun Randombage; Sudharshani Ramesh; [2023]
    Keywords : Fintech; Corporate Governance; Total Risk; Systematic Risk; Market Risk; Insolvency Risk;

    Abstract : Corporate governance practices of fintech companies have caused to increase in risk or caused to decrease in the risks. This study is mainly focused to identify the impact of corporate governance mechanisms, especially board structure and ownership structure, on the market-based risk of fintech companies. READ MORE

  5. 4. Non-financial risk assesment in mergers, acquistions and investments. Identifying sources of business risk in the ICT industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Erik Allenström; Fredrik Njurell; [2010-04-19T13:08:43Z]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The number of company mergers and acquisition activities has increased dramatically the last two decades. The reasons for conducting these activities are many and the uncertainties of their results are high. READ MORE

  6. 5. Risk Management and Internal Control : A case study of China Aviation Oil Corporation Ltd.

    University essay from Institutionen för ekonomi och it

    Author : Shuhai Li; Muhammad Nadeem; [2010]
    Keywords : Risk Management;

    Abstract : Risk management focuses on adopting a systematic and consistent approach to manage all of the risks confronting an organization.With the emergence of world as a globe village, companies are diversifying their activities; result in the increase of risks. READ MORE