This book offers a comparative analysis of how post-crisis restructuring has affected the evolution and prospects of small, locally-oriented banks. The discussion focuses specifically on “small” European countries; that is, countries with diversified banking systems, with a strong presence...

Chapter 1. Introduction by the editors -- Chapter 2. The market reaction to climate risk: evidence from the European banking industry -- Chapter 3. Dissecting the European ESG premium vs the US: is it all about non-financial reporting? -- Chapter 4. Loan origination and monitoring guidelines:...