A simple analytical framework of bank's behaviour is presented to explore the key drivers of banks' profitability/valuation.A stochastic version of a simple Discount Cash Flow (DCF) model will be used to study/understand how low interest rates and prudential measures (here focus will be devoted...

The US Basel III Final Rule was issued by the Banking Agencies (Fed, OCC and FDIC) in July 2013. The Rule implements the international Basel III framework defined by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and represents a major overhaul of the US banks’ capital requirements, since the...

The US Basel III Final Rule was issued by the Banking Agencies (Fed, OCC and FDIC) in July 2013. The Rule implements the international Basel III framework defined by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and represents a major overhaul of the US banks' capital requirements, since the...