Ugo RIGONI

Ugo RIGONI is a Full Professor of Economics of Financial Intermediaries at the Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Venice School of Management and the Ca' Foscari Challenge School. He holds a PhD in Business Economics and has extensive experience in academic leadership, including serving as Dean of the Ca' Foscari Challenge School since 2014. His research focuses on corporate finance, behavioral finance, sustainability, and banking regulation, with a strong emphasis on empirical analysis of financial markets, investor behavior, and institutional governance.

• Education:
  • PhD in Business Economics, Ca' Foscari University (2001)
  • Chartered Accountant and Auditor
  • Bachelor's in Economics and Commerce, Ca' Foscari University (Summa Cum Laude)
• Roles & Affiliations:
  • Full Professor since 2015, Associate Professor (2001–2015), Tenured Researcher (1999–2001)
  • Dean, Ca' Foscari Challenge School (2014–present)
  • Former Vice Director, Department of Management (2014)

Research Interests: Professor RIGONI’s work spans corporate finance, behavioral finance, sustainability performance, and banking regulation. He explores topics such as household financial decisions, ESG integration in investment strategies, and the impact of behavioral biases on market dynamics. His research combines empirical analysis with institutional insights, often addressing policy implications for financial markets and regulatory frameworks.

Recent Trends in Publications: His recent work focuses on sustainability in finance (e.g., carbon neutrality implications for investors) and the role of behavioral factors in trust and financial literacy. He also examines structural changes in banking relationships (e.g., credit paradigms in Veneto) and the interplay between ESG metrics and corporate payment strategies in takeovers.

Awards & Grants: While no specific awards are listed, his sustained academic contributions are reflected in his editorial roles and advisory work with institutions like the European Commission’s Economic and Social Committee.

Labs & Teams: He leads the Corporate Finance and Financial Institutions Laboratory, fostering collaborative research on financial markets, banking practices, and policy analysis.