The dynamics of executive compensation represents a critical issue, especially in the financial industry. There is evidence that even during the recent financial crisis CEOs were rewarded with disproportionate bonuses, a phenomenon that stands in vivid contrast with the wave of securities...

The ongoing financial crisis has made it clear that bureaucratic supervisors and public enforcement authorities are encountering serious difficulties in ensuring both bank stability and credit risk control. According to part of the literature, securities class actions (SCA) can be considered as...