Financial Markets, SME Financing and Emerging Economies

This book investigates small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) access to credit, the earning quality, and the cost of debt in the European Union. It also examines two important risk measures in financial markets: the volatility index (VIX) and Credit Default Swaps (CDS). Finally, it deep dives inside one of the most important emerging markets, China, to assess monetary policy and the relationship between financial institutions and real estate firms. This work will appeal to both academics and practitioners in the areas of SME financing, financial markets and emerging economies.

About the Author

Giusy Chesini is Associate Professor in Banking and Finance at the University of Verona, Italy. She holds a PhD in financial markets and intermediaries from the University of Bergamo, Italy. Giusy is also the author of several papers and books related to the evolution of financial intermediation. Her research topics include financial markets, stock exchanges, banking and corporate finance.

Elisa Giaretta is a Research Fellow at the University of Verona, Italy, where she received a PhD in Business Administration and Management. She works in the ‘Polo Scientifico e Didattico di Studi sull’Impresa’, an academic centre focused on the analysis of Italian enterprises. Her research topics include private equity, companies’ networks and bank risks.

Andrea Paltrinieri is Assistant Professor in Banking and Finance at the University of Udine, Italy. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Verona, Italy. Research topics include asset management and institutional investors, with a particular focus on sovereign wealth funds, Islamic finance and the relative financial instruments such as sukuk , commodity markets and exchange traded products.