This paper analyzes the relationship between the quality of the commercial credit portfolio and diversification in the … controlling for the relevant variables, specialization improves the quality of the credit portfolio. …

monopoly. This paper explores the degree of competition in the credit market of Argentina in the period 2002-2007. The …

their CSR commitments. By studying a sample of 159 banks in nine countries during the period 2004-2010, there is evidence … that suggests that banks with more independent and diverse directors follow a path of socially responsible behaviour. …

their CSR commitments. By studying a sample of 159 banks in nine countries during the period 2004–2010, there is evidence … that suggests that banks with more independent and diverse directors follow a path of socially responsible behaviour. …

were then used and it was possible to identify credit risk, solvency and operational efficiency as the main factors … explaining bank profitability. Finally, the results show that the high credit risk and operational efficiency indicators of these …, this paper aims to analyze the determinants of banking profitability of banks operating in two different financial systems …

trinomial of profitability-risk-flexibility. The assessment method using real options makes it possible to structure strategic …

credit risk models of Merton (1974) and KMV of Moody's, the probability, exposure and loss components of the lenders are …