The aim of this working paper is to introduce the reader to the relatively new instrument of AT 1 bonds. For this purpose, the strict regulatory requirements for the instrument class are explained and the capital requirements of banks are outlined. Afterwards, the market for AT 1 bonds is...

The aim of this working paper is to introduce the reader to the relatively new instrument of AT 1 bonds. For this purpose, the strict regulatory requirements for the instrument class are explained and the capital requirements of banks are outlined. Afterwards, the market for AT 1 bonds is...

As well as incorporating and exploring the role of formal analytical methods as a means of highlighting and discovering foundational and fundamental strategy issues, such as the determinants/causes of performance differences between banking institutions and other corporate structures across...

The main argument of this paper is, namely, the need for greater emphasis on disclosure requirements and measures – particularly within the securities markets. This argument is justified on the basis of lessons which have been drawn from the recent Financial Crises, one of which is the...

The main argument of this paper is, namely, the need for greater emphasis on disclosure requirements and measures – particularly within the securities markets. This is justified on the basis of lessons which have been drawn from the recent Financial Crises, one of which is the inability of...

Small and medium-sized enterprises are a centrepiece of Europe?s economy. Due to their limited size and their generally lower creditworthiness, their access to financial market instruments is more limited than for large enterprises, which benefit from more elaborate Treasury operations,...

Small and medium-sized enterprises are a centrepiece of Europe's economy. Due to their limited size and their generally lower creditworthiness, their access to financial market instruments is more limited than for large enterprises, which benefit from more elaborate Treasury operations,...