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Author Gutierrez, Eva, author

Title The reform of Italian cooperative banks : discussion of proposals / prepared by Eva Gutiérrez
Published [Washington, D.C.?] : International Monetary Fund, ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (18 pages) : illustrations
Series IMF working paper, 2227-8885 ; WP/08/74
IMF working paper ; WP/08/74.
Contents I. Introduction; II. The Italian Cooperative Banking Sector; A. Structure of the Sector; Tables; 1. Cooperative Banking Sector in Selected European Countries; 2. Main Features of Italian Cooperative Banks; B. Sector Performance; 3. Italian Banks Performance Indicators; III. Discussion of Governance Reform Proposals; A. The Case for Governance Reform; B.A Proposal for Reform; Box; 1. Pros and Cons of Mandatory Conversion to Joint Stock Company; 4. Summary of Reform Proposals; IV. Cooperative Banks And Competition; V. Conclusions
Summary This paper argues that the governance framework of cooperative banks may hamper raising capital, particularly at time of distress, complicating the bank resolution process--especially for large banks--and may not provide adequate incentives to control banks' management. Reforms should preserve the positive characteristics that make cooperative banks a valuable addition to the Italian financial system, while providing enough flexibility and incentives for banks to adopt a suitable governance model. Our empirical analysis suggests that cooperative banks may enjoy a higher degree of monopoly power than commercial banks. Thus, regulations and the enforcement of antitrust policies should ensure a leveled playing field
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 17-18)
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Subject Banks and banking, Cooperative -- Italy
Banks and banking, Cooperative -- State supervision -- Italy
Banks and banking, Italian -- State supervision
Banks and banking, Cooperative
Banks and banking, Cooperative -- State supervision
Italy
Form Electronic book
Author International Monetary Fund. European Department.
ISBN 1282448056
9781282448056
1451913893
9781451913897
9781451869361
1451869363