Using variance decompositions in vector auto-regressions (VARs) we model a high-dimensional network of European CDS spreads to assess the transmission of credit risk to the non-financial corporate sector. Our findings suggest a sectoral clustering in the CDS network, where financial institutions...

Ethical approach towards shareholders' interests, in terms of value maximization within predefined risk appetite limits, is the fiduciary responsibility of the corporate governance bodies. However, numerous cases of excessive risk taking as well as inadequate management procedures demonstrate...