Domenico Piatti

Domenico Piatti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at the University of Bergamo, specializing in the Economics of Financial Intermediaries (ECON-09/B). He is affiliated with the Department of Business Sciences where he teaches Corporate Investment Banking, Business Finance, and Financial Intermediaries Management.

His research focuses on critical aspects of banking economics, including credit and interest rate risk analysis, mutual banks performance, non-performing loans determinants, credit process efficiency, and cost asymmetry in banking institutions. His work bridges theoretical financial concepts with practical banking applications, particularly within the Italian financial system.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on banking efficiency, risk management, and financial intermediation. His research trajectory shows increasing attention to cooperative banking structures, credit process optimization, and the evolving regulatory landscape affecting Italian financial institutions. His 2024 publications particularly highlight cost asymmetry in cooperative banks and SPAC mergers' impact on financial performance.

Professor Piatti serves as a valuable resource for students and practitioners interested in banking economics, with his research providing empirical evidence relevant to both academic and industry audiences. His work has been published in respected journals including European Scientific Journal, Journal of Risk Finance, and Managerial Finance.

He maintains an active teaching schedule with courses focused on corporate finance and financial intermediation, reflecting his expertise in banking economics and financial markets. His professional experience includes serving as Chair of the Board of Auditors for Banca di Credito Cooperativo Bergamasca e Orobica from 2003 to 2018, providing practical industry perspective to his academic work.