In this paper, we analyze the role of aggregate variables in the transmission from international stock price developments to individual domestic stock prices in a small open stock market. In particular, a theoretical and econometric model is used to determine whether international aggregate...

Corporate governance is not only a question of equity governance, but for banks specific debt governance issues are also involved. It is analysed how debt governance, and in particular the incentives and power of the parties in the banking firm to assume (excessive) risk are affected by...

While most studies analysing in great detail the origins of the current financial crisis concentrate on banks, little attention has been given to the mechanisms and role of shadow banking. In this contribution the role of money market funds, commercial paper and securitization in the growth of...

While most studies analysing in great detail the origins of the current financial crisis concentrate on banks, little attention has been given to the mechanisms and role of shadow banking. In this contribution the role of money market funds, commercial paper and securitization in the growth of...

While most studies analysing in great detail the origins of the current financial crisis concentrate on banks, little attention has been given to the mechanisms and role of shadow banking. In this contribution the role of money market funds, commercial paper and securitization in the growth of...