The Italian Banking System

by Stefano Cosma

Published 1 January 2012
Why was the Italian Banking System more resilient during the sub-prime crisis and harder-hit in the sovereign crisis? Will their strength in the retail market result as an asset or a liability for Italian banks in the future? This book offers an in-depth analysis of one of the most important EU banking systems its attempts to weather the crisis.

Climate change is defining structural modifications that affect the economy and the financial system. Within Europe, supervisors and supervised entities are increasingly focusing on the consequences of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, as they impact the soundness and stability of the financial system or interfere with the transmission channels of monetary policy and price stability, as well as raising sustainability financing issues.

Focusing on climate-related risks within the broader theme of the ESG risks, this book, structured in six chapters, analyzes the evolving overall regulatory framework, the climate risk transmission channels, the peculiarities of climate risk transmission channels with reference to specific business models of financial intermediaries, and the governance and disclosure implications of climate risks. It will be of interest to academics, practitioners, and students in the fields of banking, financial services, sustainability, ESG, andclimate risk.