Higher capital requirements of Basel III are criticized for increasing the cost of capital for banks. Against this backdrop, Admati et al. (2013) argue that higher equity ratios are not expensive because the required return on equity will decrease. Previous studies have empirically tested this...

Despite their impressive market success, investment certificates' benefits are puzzling from both a theoretical and an empirical viewpoint. Previous research analyzed portfoliotheoretical issues, mispricing patterns, and counterparty risk. This work highlights the impact of taxation, which has...