Category: Financial Risk

This article was originally published on Forefront, Fisher College of Business's research and insight news page. The Risk Institute funded the research shared in this article. The Russia-Ukraine war and recent Middle East conflicts have brought geopolitical tension to the forefront of economic and policy debates, with key institutions like the IMF and the World Bank focusing on how these tensions and risks can affect global trade, financial stability and economic outcomes.

Online banks are known for offering significantly better rates on deposits than traditional banks. New research from the Risk Institute's Isil Erel and her colleagues, examines how changes in federal fund rates impact the actions of online banks.

The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) once again highlights the importance of effective risk management.