Corporate Governance and Risk Management in Financial Institutions

Robert C. Gericke, PhD, LL.M., born in 1975, graduated at the University of Bayreuth, Germany, with a degree in law and economics (“Wirtschaftsjurist"), obtained his master in law at the University of Lisbon, Portugal, and was awarded with a PhD in economics by UAL, Lisbon, Portugal. Robert has lived in several countries, including Brazil, Portugal, and Spain. He has over 15 years of professional experience in banking and consulting, particularly in international management consulting and real estate finance, with a focus on compliance, corporate governance, and risk management.

• Introduction.- Corporate Governance.- Institutional Background.- Research Design.-Discussion and Conclusion.