Download or read book Ethical Perspective of the Financial Sector written by Ligia Catherine Arias-Barrera and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years misconduct issues have often arisen across markets and systematically important banks. As a result, there has been a notorious and exacerbated crisis of public confidence in the financial sector. It causes customers of financial services to be deterred from using the system and thus compounding the problem of stability even further. Hence, policymakers and supervisors are called upon re-thinking priorities when regulating financial business, turning to areas such as culture, conduct, integrity, and ethics, as means to guarantee the integrity of the entire financial industry. Traditionally, it has been argued that the key element to rule conduct in the financial sector is the coordination between macro and micro prudential policies, aiming at restoring public confidence and protecting market stability. The proposition is that today's micro-prudential regulation, which is focused on individual institutions and instruments, must be strengthened and supplemented by macro-prudential regulation of the financial system. The reason is that macro-prudential regulation recognises the risks to the entire financial system, and seeks to fix the mismatch between risk-taking and risk capacity within firms, specially the highly interconnected firms.This paper proposes that such integration between macro and micro-prudential policies is complemented by means of designing and implementing a coherent risk-based approach to regulation and supervision that lies on three areas: i. comprehends the multiple dimensions of conduct risk and how it is perceived by regulators and regulated firms and individuals, ii. considers the psychological elements of the decision making process, and how human judgements about risks are affected by external factors, and iii. the two previous elements contribute to build a concept of “conduct risk” and how it could be better managed by prioritising conduct of business rules, as one of the pillars of the risk-based approach to regulation. The argument put forward here is that risk-based regimes facilitate the identification, management and mitigation of conduct risk in financial markets. Conduct risk defined as a type of operational risk that involves the actions and omissions of financial institutions and individuals within, regarded as misconduct, unethical and corrupt practices.

Download or read book Situational Conflicts in the Banking Industry An Analysis from a Business Ethics Perspective written by Gabriel Socha and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2019-07-03 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essay from the year 2019 in the subject Business economics - Business Ethics, Corporate Ethics, grade: 2.0, Leipzig Graduate School of Management, language: English, abstract: This paper aims to clarify ethical dilemmas within the financial sector according to the concept of moral discernment. To achieve the goal of this paper, two ethical theories, namely deontology and utilitarianism, are briefly explained. Then, two banking industry-specific situational ethical conflicts are illustrated. The first conflict, mis-selling of financial products, is analyzed by the concept of deontology. The second conflict, the use of artificial intelligence in credit scoring is analyzed from a utilitarianism perspective. Additionally, various ethical concepts are introduced to give practical measures on how firms can cope with these situational conflicts. Todays’ business world is often characterized by “VUCA” – volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. In such a world, managers are faced with constantly changing challenges that can lead to ethical conflicts within business environments. Therefore, more than ever before, guidelines are needed to prevent business behavior that destroys relationships between stakeholders. As the internet and in particular social media increase transparency, ethical behavior within companies is of significant priority to build and hold relationships that are both profitable and sustainable. At least since the global economic crisis in 2008, the banking industry is in strong criticism due to unethical and partially illegal actions. Even though this strong criticism created high pressure on regulators and banks to prevent these business practices, banking scandals do not seem to subside. Thus, it cannot be denied that the banking industry has problems dealing with moral conflicts.

Download or read book Working Ethically in Finance written by Anthony Asher and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2015-07-28 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “... a must read for those wanting to craft a vocation in finance.” -- Adrian Gore, CEO, Discovery Group; “... no better book for a student or practitioner who wants more than is usually on offer in finance courses in our universities.” -- Paul Oslington, Professor of Economics and Dean of Business, Alphacrucis College, Sydney. To develop a vocation we ask: what do I want to be remembered for? This involves aspiring to personal integrity and a life well lived. Those working in the financial sector fulfill vocations by finding ways to serve social purposes, to allocate resources efficiently and to provide financial security—while remembering the needy. This means contributing to institutions, where people can flourish personally and create appropriate products and services. The ethics of those working on finding their vocation do not flow from rules and obligations, but from a personal commitment to seeking what is good. This life is based on the fundamental personal virtue, integrity. This book is written for those who aspire to the cultivation of the personal virtues of wisdom, self-control, courage, and justice.

Download or read book Research Handbook on Law and Ethics in Banking and Finance written by Costanza A. Russo and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2019 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The global financial crisis evidenced the corrosive effects of unethical behaviour upon the banking industry. The recurrence of misbehaviour in the financial sector, including fraud and manipulations of market indices, suggests the need to establish a banking culture that conforms to the highest standards of ethical and professional behaviour. This Research Handbook on Law and Ethics in Banking and Finance focuses on the role that law should play and the effectiveness of newly introduced regulations and supervisory actions as a driver for ethical conduct so as to reconnect the interests of bankers and financiers with the interests of society.

Download or read book New Financial Ethics written by Aloy Soppe and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the internationalisation, globalisation and deregulation of the financial market over the last few decades, the financial sector has evolved from a servicing industry into an initiating and leading sector in the international industrialised economy. The power of the financial sector, including Credit Rating Agencies, determines the creditworthiness of companies and countries. Today’s financial sector dominates instead of serving the real economy, which puts substantial pres - sure on all the agencies involved, not least the banks, to make the profits that will drive economic growth. As a result of this pressure, moral conduct in the financial sector has been put under severe strain. This book examines the experience of the recent financial crisis and argues that a firmer ethical grounding for the financial sector is required to prevent the crisis being repeated. The book offers a model for making judgements on financial markets, institutions and products. The model is built on seven major criteria which are examined in depth: Justice, Nature, Sustainability, Legality, Risk and Return, the Stakeholder model and Monism. This multidisciplinary approach integrates philosophy, economics and law to arrive at a new normative approach to financial ethics. This book is a must-read for finance students at academic levels but also for professionals in the financial sector, who can be helped by implementing the model of NFE in solving financial dilemmas.

Download or read book The Ethics of Banking written by Peter Koslowski and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-04-20 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ethics of Banking analyzes the systemic and the ethical mistakes that led to the crisis. It keeps the middle ground between excusing all failures by the argument of a systemic crisis not to be taken responsibility for by the financial managers and the moralistic reproach that only moral failure is at the origin of the crisis. It investigates the role of speculation in the formation of the crisis and distinguishes between productive speculation for hedging and for securing market liquidity on the one hand, and unproductive and even detrimental hyper-speculation going far beyond of the degree of speculation that is necessary in a developed economy for the liquidity of financial markets, on the other hand. Hyper-speculation has increased the risks of the financial system and is still doing so.

Download or read book The Ethical Dimension of Financial Institutions and Markets written by Antonio Argandona and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discussing ethics applied to finance can become a trivial and selfjustifying task if left to the practical men, or a task with no connection to reality, if performed by philosophers. This book, however, turns out to be an exciting piece of work, useful, provocative, full of ideas and suggestions, as experts in ethics discuss specific issues related to the financial institutions and markets, with the men and women that carry out the daily practice in such institutions and markets, as well as with scholars of economics and finance. Thus, the book covers everything from daily subjects to issues of a deeper nature, using a simple and clear language with solid foundations in economics and ethics, from a necessarily plural and open perspective.

Download or read book Ethical Prospects written by Laszlo Zsolnai and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-02-18 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethical Prospects: Economy, Society, and Environment aims to present and summarize new perspectives and leading-edge results in ethics reflecting on interconnected economic, social and environmental issues. The yearbook reports on innovative practices and policy reforms and provides a forum for discussion about groundbreaking theories. The main function of the yearbook is to present ideas and initiatives that lead toward responsible business practices, policies for the common good and ecological sustainability. It seeks to form a value-community of scholars, practitioners and policymakers engaged in genuine ethics in business, environmental management, and public policy.

Download or read book Ethics in Investment Banking written by John N. Reynolds and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The financial crisis focused unprecedented attention on ethics in investment banking. This book develops an ethical framework to assess and manage investment banking ethics and provides a guide to high profile concerns as well as day to day ethical challenges.

Download or read book IIBF X Taxmann s Ethics in Banking Exploring the Critical Role of Ethics in Banking Featuring Practical Insights Case Studies on Navigating Modern Ethical Challenges written by Indian Institute of Banking & Finance and published by Taxmann Publications Private Limited. This book was released on 2024-09-13 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the vital role of ethics in the banking sector, emphasising the necessity of integrity, transparency, and accountability in every aspect of banking operations. Drawing inspiration from the timeless wisdom of Thiruvalluvar's couplet from Thirukkural—"Ethics is the road to wealth and goodwill"—this book underscores the enduring relevance of ethical principles in business and financial services. It comprehensively examines how ethics can foster trust, enhance reputation, and drive sustainable growth in financial institutions. This book is helpful for practising bankers, financial professionals, and institutions seeking a deeper understanding of ethics in banking. The Present Publication is the 2024 Edition, revised and updated by Mr Atul Kumar | Former Chief Ethics Officer – SBI. Taxmann exclusively publishes this book for the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance with the following noteworthy features: • [Importance of Ethics in Banking] The book discusses the critical role of ethics in banking, highlighting how ethical behaviour forms the cornerstone of public trust and institutional reputation. It outlines how ethics drive sustainable growth and stability, emphasising that honest, fair, and transparent practices are not just regulatory requirements but also business imperatives • [Application of Ethical Principles] It covers applying ethical principles at various operational levels—individual, organisational, and market. It discusses the ethical responsibilities of banking professionals and institutions, including the importance of ethical leadership, corporate governance, and adherence to social responsibility norms. It illustrates these principles with real-world examples, making the content both relevant and actionable • [Contemporary Ethical Issues] This book addresses modern challenges in banking ethics, such as integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria, the ethical implications of digital transformation, data privacy concerns, and the latest regulatory changes, including Fintech and the Digital India Act. It analyses how banks can navigate these challenges while maintaining ethical standards • [Case Studies and Practical Insights] The book includes a wide array of case studies that provide practical insights into ethical dilemmas faced by banks and financial institutions. From high-profile cases like the Equifax Data Breach and the LIBOR Scandal to scenarios involving workplace ethics and regulatory compliance, these case studies provide valuable lessons on navigating ethical challenges in the banking industry The book adopts a modular approach, ensuring a coherent and logical flow of content across its four modules, which are as follows: • Module A – Understanding Ethics o Overview of Ethics – Provides a comprehensive introduction to ethics, covering its evolution, dimensions, and relevance in human actions, governance, and business. It emphasises the connection between ethics, law, and religion, highlighting how these elements collectively contribute to a well-governed and ethical banking environment o Ethics in Business and Banking – Provides an integrated perspective on business ethics and banking, discussing the foundational role of trust in finance and analysing ethical theories and their applications in banking scenarios. This module also includes significant case studies, such as the Enron scandal and the lessons from global financial crises o Learning and Application – Includes practical exercises like 'Check Your Progress' and 'Exercise Your Ethics Muscle,' along with real-world case studies such as the Equifax Data Breach and dilemmas in ethical decision-making • Module B – Different Operational Levels of Ethics in Banking o Individual Ethics – Focuses on personal integrity, values, and moral reasoning at the individual level. It discusses ethical dilemmas and the framework for making ethical decisions, providing insights into how personal ethics influence professional conduct o Organisational Ethics – Examines ethics at the organisational level, covering customer relationships, marketing practices, employee conduct, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). It emphasises the importance of ethical leadership, fostering an ethical culture, and aligning business practices with societal expectations o Market-Level Ethics – Discusses the broader ethical dimensions of banking, including corporate governance, environmental ethics, and the ethical challenges of globalisation. It addresses how banks can integrate ESG factors into their operations to enhance sustainability and public trust o Practical Insights – Real-world examples, such as the LIBOR Scandal and insider trading, illustrate the operational risks and ethical challenges faced by banks, providing valuable guidance on managing these issues • Module C – Workplace Ethics and an Ethical Organisation o Workplace Ethics – Explores the dynamics of ethical behaviour in the workplace, including the benefits of ethical practices and the consequences of lapses. It covers topics like whistleblowing, ethical training, and the impact of organisational culture on ethical decision-making o Building Ethical Organisations – Provides strategies for building ethical organisations, including developing ethics programs, the role of top management and board members in ethical leadership, and the establishment of ethics committees. It discusses the ethics-performance linkage and the balance between short-term objectives and long-term ethical goals o Changing Dynamics – Examines the evolving nature of banking ethics in the digital age, addressing issues such as data privacy, cybersecurity, and the ethical implications of technological advancements. It includes discussions on digital trust and the integration of ethics into digital banking o Case Studies – Cases like Wells Fargo's unethical practices and the role of whistleblowing in banks provide contemporary examples of ethical challenges in the workplace • Module D – Wider Aspects of Ethics in Practice o Corporate Governance and Ethical Dimensions – Highlights the importance of ethics in corporate governance, discussing principles of good governance, the institutional framework, and the role of ethical leadership in preventing corporate misconduct. It addresses global standards and the impact of governance on financial stability and public trust o Environmental Ethics and Globalisation – Explores the ethical responsibilities of banks in environmental management and sustainable finance. It covers critical topics like climate change, the transition to a low-carbon economy, and the role of banks in promoting environmental stewardship o Corruption | Bribery | White-Collar Crime – Provides an in-depth analysis of corruption, bribery, and white-collar crime, discussing their impact on the banking sector and strategies for combating these issues through the promotion of ethical leadership and accountability o A Holistic Approach to Ethics – Concludes with a holistic view of ethics, integrating various perspectives and providing a roadmap for fostering an ethical culture in banking. It emphasises the importance of accountability, the role of ethical norms, and the generational differences in ethical perspectives o Practical Case Studies – Includes diverse case studies on corruption, environmental ethics, and corporate governance, such as the Bhopal Disaster and the challenges of globalisation, to illustrate the broader implications of ethical practices in banking

Download or read book Explorations in Financial Ethics written by Luc van Liedekerke and published by Peeters Publishers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The breakdown of Bretton Woods liberalised financial markets from extensive government control. Increasing deregulation and technological innovation created truly global financial markets, the perfect companions for global business and shareholder philosophy. But this swift evolution did not occur without specific risks or accidents. Financial crises surged at the slightest provocation, causing havoc around the globe. They were the painful reminders that the increasingly virtual, abstract and remote world of finance still exerts a serious impact on our everyday life. Is it because of their abstract nature that there hardly exists any systematic ethical reflection on the functioning of financial markets? The present volume makes an attempt to fill this gap. The authors question the efficiency of the financial system, the present state of financial regulation, the role of central bankers and the functioning of exchange and derivative markets. This collection of essays represents the outcome of a three year research project at the Center for Ethics of the University of Antwerp (UFSIA) which has been executed by a multi-disciplinary team of philosophers and economists.

Download or read book Handbook on Ethics in Finance written by Leire San-Jose and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Ethics in Banking written by Jes Villa and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-09-22 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The solution to the uninhibited lending that was commonplace before the financial crisis has been to introduce tighter regulation to ensure robustness within banks. However, this solution has overlooked the underlying problem of ethical failure in the industry. In the wake of numerous bank collapses, many survivors continue in unprincipled conduct because ethical virtues have not been instilled. This book investigates the ethical basis of banking practice. It explores the conflict between the interests of banks and their customers, and how this conflict plays out in relation to the lending policies and fee structures of banks. Where such lending policies have a significant effect on banks, their customers and a range of stakeholders, the author investigates the views of leading bankers on their lending practices. The author then goes on to debate the events of the global financial crisis from a moral perspective, and argues that ethical failure triggered the American sub-prime calamities which have devastated homeowners and the global economy. The book argues that American banks and regulators both operated on the erroneous supposition that the quest after extreme profits would be restrained by free market forces. Where banks have a central role and importance in all commerce and hence in all societies, the author concludes by revealing a set of virtues that are necessary for banks to espouse moral conduct. He suggests that these virtues can be embedded through leadership and cultural change, with the aim of developing an account of the virtues appropriate to bankers and banking.

Download or read book Ethics and Finance written by John Hendry and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethics and Finance: An Introduction provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the ethical issues raised by modern finance. Drawing carefully on ethical theory and with frequent use of case studies, it includes an analysis of the global financial system and its regulation and control, as well as a detailed analysis of the financial crisis. Chapters on specific areas of finance practice cover all the major financial scandals of recent times, from mis-selling to market manipulation and from insider trading to bankers' bonuses, as well as much more positive developments. From micro finance to derivatives trading, the book provides a careful and balanced treatment designed to help finance students and practitioners approach this sensitive topic in a thoughtful and constructive way. No prior knowledge of ethics or finance is required, and the book will be invaluable to students, finance teachers, practitioners and regulators.

Download or read book Ethical Discourse in Finance written by Marizah Minhat and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethical discourse is commonly not a priority in a conventional finance syllabus. Moral sentiments often take a back seat to market sentiments, even in shaping the direction of ethical finance business. This anomaly persists despite growing interest in ethical finance. Taking an interdisciplinary and diverse perspective, this book enriches the evolving definition and scope of ethical finance literature by focusing on actors, products and regulation that shape markets. Considering the gap between theory and practice, this book bridges academic and professional knowledge in unpacking ethical and governance issues in the financial industry. In an effort to include as many viewpoints as possible, regardless of popularity or who holds them, the book editors gathered thoughts from diverse fields, including accounting, economics, ethics, finance, governance, law, management, philosophy and religion. Appealing to academic and non-academic stakeholders with an interest in ethics and finance, this book is the result of and a testament to a distinct educational and public engagement project that included different generations and communities, for future reference.

Download or read book Business Ethics After the Global Financial Crisis written by Christopher Cowton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The global financial crisis (GFC) that began in 2007 concentrated attention on the morality of banking and financial activities. Just as mainstream businesses became increasingly defined by their financial performance, banks, it seemed, got themselves – and everyone else – into trouble through an over-emphasis on themselves as commercial enterprises that need pay little attention to traditional banking virtues or ethics. While the GFC had many causes, criticism was legitimately levelled at banks over the ethics of mortgage creation, excessive securitisation, executive remuneration, and high-pressure customer sales tactics, amongst other things. These criticisms mirror those that have been levelled at the business more generally, particular in the last decade, although the backdrop provided by the GFC is more dramatic, and the outcomes of supposed wrongdoing more severe. This book focuses on business ethics after the GFC; not on the crisis itself, but how we should respond to it. The GFC has focused minds on the proper role of ethics in the understanding and conduct of business activity, but it is essential to look beyond the crisis to address the deeper challenges that it highlights. The aim of this volume is to present examples of the latest philosophically-informed thinking across a range of ethical issues that relate to business activity, using the banks and the GFC – the consequences of which continue to reverberate – as a point of departure. The book will be of great value to researchers, academics, practitioners, and students interested in business, ethics in general, and business ethics in particular.

Download or read book Wall Street Reforming the Unreformable written by David E McClean and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: McClean argues that a collective move towards stewardship within the financial industry is necessary to restore ethical behaviour and public confidence. Drawing on practical examples and offering new policy recommendations, this unique philosophical study paints a picture of what a truly ethical trading culture of the future might look like.