This article evaluates the quality of Internet banking services in France, and shows quality differences that result from underdevelopment of services such as "informational” or “customer relationships management” services. The certification process is then presented as a solution to...

This paper aims at clarifying the relationship between institutional owners and firms' financial performance. We distinguish two categories of institutional investors: French and foreign. We examine also the nature of relations that may develop with firms. Our results for a sample of French...

The main objective of this article is to examine venture capital in France, and, in particular, the performance of Mutual Funds for Investment in Innovative Enterprises (FCPIs) which represent around 50% of venture capital funds raised. Firstly, we look at recurrent problems facing venture...

This paper aims at clarifying the relation between institutional ownership and firm performance. We propose in this context a new typology of institutional investors based on their behaviours (active or passive) and the principal factors that may influence them. Globally, our results corroborate...