Containing a series of case studies of cooperative banks in times of crisis, this book reflects upon the cooperative business model and the governance structures of cooperative banks. Such banks have weathered the current financial crisis relatively well. In most countries, they did not need...

This book offers new insights on banking business models, risks and regulation proposals in the aftermath of the European financial crisis. It investigates the main issues affecting the business of banking nowadays, such as low interest rates and non-performing loans. The combined effect of low...