Start-ups are seen as the leading force in dynamically growing economies. Limited financing opportunities often prevent entrepreneurs from realizing their innovative business ideas or taking growth opportunities. However, in the context of the technological revolution, a fundamental change in...

The concept of sustainable banking has developed significantly in recent years. Previous research found that corporate social responsibility reduces firm risk, yet this empirical evidence refers almost exclusively to non-financial companies and it remains unclear whether the risk-mitigating...

In light of climate change, the concept of sustainable banking has recently experienced significant development. Extant literature on sustainability finds that corporate social responsibility reduces idiosyncratic firm risk. However, it remains unclear whether the risk-reduction stems from the...