New Issues in Financial Institutions Management (Palgrave MacMillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions)

This book examines new issues in financial markets and institutions raised by the global economic crisis that began in 2007. The four main themes are: management, innovation and technology in banking; efficiency and productivity; consolidation; and corporate governance issues. New Issues in Financial Institutions Management presents a contemporary insight into key trends impacting on global financial institutions post crisis and highlights areas of major policy and academic interest. The book is divided into four topical themes that span: management, innovation and technology in banking; efficiency and productivity; consolidation; and corporate governance issues. It aims to highlight the key issues being faced by the financial sector today and is drawn from the European Association of University Teachers of Banking and Finance Conference (otherwise known as the Wolpertinger Conference) held at the University of Rome III, Italy in September 2009 New Issues In Financial Institutions Management Presents A Contemporary Insight Into Key Trends Impacting On Global Financial Institutions Post Crisis And Highlights Areas Of Major Policy And Academic Interest. The Book Is Divided Into Four Topical Themes That Span: Management, Innovation And Technology In Banking; Efficiency And Productivity; Consolidation; And Corporate Governance Issues. It Aims To Highlight The Key Issues Being Faced By The Financial Sector Today And Is Drawn From The European Association Of University Teachers Of Banking And Finance Conference (otherwise Known As The Wolpertinger Conference) Held At The University Of Rome Iii, Italy In September 2009. Financial Innovation: Theoretical Issues And Empirical Evidence In Italy And In The U.k. / F. Arnaboldi And B. Rossignoli -- A New Appraisal Of The Structure Of European Banking Systems / C. Ruza, R.de Juan And M. Cuesta -- Intellectual Capital And Banking's Performance In The Italian Banking / G. Gigante And D. Previati -- Traditional And R And D Investments: Are They Really Different? / P. Brighi And G. Torluccio -- Modelling Risk In Efficiency And Productivity Analysis Of Banking Systems / T. Weyman Jones, K. Kenjegalieva And G. Ravishjankar -- Cross Country Comparison Of Efficiency In Investment Banking / F. Fiordelisi, C. Girardone And N. Radic -- Are Cost And Profit Efficiencies Arising From Bank M And As Priced In The Stock Markets? / D. Chronopoulos, C. Girardone And J. Nankervis -- The Impact Of Corporate Culture, Efficiency And Geographic Distance On M And A Results: The European Case / F. Fiordelisi And D. Martelli -- What Does Bank Financial Profile Tell Us About Mergers And Acquisitions In Latin American Banking? / J. Williams And F. Williams -- The Determinants Of M And A Operations In Banking / E. Beccalli And P. Frantz -- Comply Or Explain -- Rule Or Exception -- An Assessment Of Compliance With The Corporate Governance Code For Italian Listed Companies / M. Bianchi, R. Signoretti, A. Ciavarella And V. Novembre -- Sources Of Risk And Return In Different Bank Business Models -- Comparing Poland With The Global Trends / E. Miklaszewska And K. Mikolajczyk -- Strategic Frames In The Banking Industry -- Does Board Composition Matter? / V. Farina, A. Carretta And P. Schwizer -- In Search Of An Optimal Board Of Directors For Commercial Banks / M. Maribal, P. Alonso, E. Merino And E. Vallelado -- Value And Governance In The Exchange Industry: The Case Of Diversified Conglomeral Exchanges / M. Polato And J. Floreani. Edited By Franco Fiordelisi, Philip Molyneux And Daniele Previati. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This book presents a contemporary insight into key trends impacting on global financial institutions in the post-crisis period and highlights areas of major policy and academic interest. It highlights the key issues faced by the financial sector today and is drawn from the European Association of University Teachers of Banking and Finance Conference (otherwise known as the Wolpertinger Conference) held at the University of Rome III, Italy in September 2009