scholarly journals Liquidity Creation and Bank Performance of Syrian Banks before and during the Syrian War

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Ahmad Sahyouni ◽  
Man Wang
Keyword(s):  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Bank Performance ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Bank Profitability ◽  
Macroeconomic Variables ◽  
Industry Level

This paper estimates the amount of liquidity created by Syrian banks between 2004 and 2016, and further investigates the effect of liquidity creation on bank performance, controlling for a set of bank-level, industry-level, and macroeconomic variables. The findings show bank liquidity creation improved during the pre-war period and showed positive figures, but started to decline sharply during wartime. The results also show a negative relationship between liquidity creation and bank profitability (return on assets) during wartime; however, this relationship was insignificant before the war. Finally, this study conducted robustness checks to confirm its findings.

scholarly journals How is Size Related to Profitability? Post-Consolidation Evidence from Selected Banks in Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 30-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Funso Kolapo ◽  
Lawrence Ajayi ◽  
Olufemi Aluko
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Regression Method ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Bank Profitability ◽  
Panel Data Regression ◽  
Data Regression ◽  
Firm Profitability ◽  
The Relationship

It is theoretically believed that increase in firm size would result to increase in firm profitability. Therefore, this study examines the relationship between size and profitability of six banks in Nigeria after the 2005 consolidation exercise. The measure of profitability is return on assets. Employing the static panel data regression method, the study found that size has an insignificant negative relationship with bank profitability. This study concludes that the 2005 consolidation exercise did not enhance the profitability of the selected banks.

scholarly journals Determinants of Bank Profitability in Ghana: New Evidence

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Anarfi ◽  
Emmanuel Joel Aikins Abakah ◽  
Eunice Boateng
Keyword(s):  
Banking Industry ◽  
Foreign Banks ◽  
Panel Regression ◽  
Specification Test ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Bank Profitability ◽  
Macroeconomic Variables ◽  
Staff Cost ◽  
New Evidence

<p>This study examines the determinants of profitability in the Ghanaian Banking Industry for an eight (8) year period of 2007 to 2014. Using a sample from 9 local banks and 12 foreign banks in Ghana, the study combines bank-specific determinants and macroeconomic variables to access bank profitability with Return on Assets (ROA) as the dependent variable. The Hausman specification test was performed on a panel regression to determine the appropriate model for this study. The estimation results shows that, bank SIZE and DEPOSITS are not significant and does not impact profitability. However, LOANS, CAPITAL and OVERHEADS were found to be significant and impacts on profitability. The study concludes that banks in Ghana should be technological in their operations to reduce staff cost since the OVERHEAD was highly significant and impacts negatively on ROA.</p>

scholarly journals DETERMINANTS OF BANK PROFITABILITY IN A DEVELOPING ECONOMY: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM BANGLADESH

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fadzlan Sufian ◽  
Muzafar Shah Habibullah
Keyword(s):  
Credit Risk ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Bank Performance ◽  
Developing Economy ◽  
Bank Profitability ◽  
Macroeconomic Indicators ◽  
Interest Margins ◽  
The Impact

This study seeks to examine the performance of 37 Bangladeshi commercial banks between 1997 and 2004. The empirical findings of this study suggest that bank specific characteristics, in particular loans intensity, credit risk, and cost have positive and significant impacts on bank performance, while non‐interest income exhibits negative relationship with bank profitability. During the period under study the results suggest that the impact of size is not uniform across the various measures employed. The empirical findings suggest that size has a negative impact on return on average equity (ROAE), while the opposite is true for return on average assets (ROAA) and net interest margins (NIM). As for the impact of macroeconomic indicators, we conclude that the variables have no significant impact on bank profitability, except for inflation which has a negative relationship with Bangladeshi banks profitability.

scholarly journals Bank Specific, Industry Concentration, and Macroeconomic Determinants of Egyptian Banks' Profitability

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 380
Author(s):  
Mohamed Galal Abobakr
Keyword(s):  
Banking Sector ◽  
Annual Data ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Bank Profitability ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Operating Income ◽  
Macroeconomic Variables ◽  
Generalized Methods Of Moments ◽  
Macroeconomic Determinants ◽  
Methods Of Moments

This paper aims to explain the elements that affect banks' profitability in the Egyptian banking sector during the period from 2006 to 2015. The researcher uses unbalanced panel annual data for 26 working banks in the Egyptian market. Generalized methods of moments (GMM) estimators are applied to define the most affected factors. Return on assets (ROE) and the return on equity (ROA) have been used as measurements of bank profitability. The findings of the study reveal that high profitability are associated with large bank size, large capital ratio and large operating income, while lower profitability is associated with higher non-interest income. As macroeconomic variables do affect profitability significantly, the researcher suggests that macroeconomic strategies that encourage low inflation and sustain growth rate, enhances loans expansion, boost banks' profitability.

scholarly journals The Effects of Capital Structure on Banks’ Performance, the Ugandan Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 853-868
Author(s):  
Isah Serwadda
Keyword(s):  
Capital Structure ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Bank Performance ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Total Debt ◽  
Net Interest Margin ◽  
Interest Margin

The paper aims to investigate the effects of capital structure on banks’ performance on Ugandan banks for a ten years period, 2006–2015 with a sample of 20 commercial banks. The study employs four performance indicators of return on equity, return on assets, net interest margin and cost to income ratio to determine bank performance. Panel regression models are used to determine the effects of capital structure on bank performance. Independent variables are sub‑divided into capital structure variables namely; long‑term debt to total assets, short‑term debt to total assets and total debt ratio and then control variables are bank size and tangibility of assets. Results portray that there is a positive relationship between capital structure variables and bank performance. It’s between long‑term debts, total debt with net interest margin. There is also a positive relationship between total debt and return on assets. It is still the same between total debt and returns on equity. However, there is a negative relationship between short‑term debt and return on assets. The results also signify a positive relationship between bank size and net interest margin. It is still the same between bank size and returns on equity plus return on assets. There is a negative relationship between the tangibility of assets and net interest margin. It is also the same with return on equity. The findings propose that profitable banks rely more on debt financing as their financing option. This is advanced by the fact that approximately 68 % of total assets are represented by short‑term debts for Uganda’s commercial banks. This further implies that Ugandan banks largely depend on short‑term debt financing for their business operations compared to long‑term debt. Hence the study recommends that executive banking management teams plus policymakers should design prudent financing decisions aimed at reducing overreliance on debts to yield optimal capital structure levels. This will enable banks to remain at the top of the profitability game competitively in the banking industry.

The performance of Islamic banking among the commercial banks in Malaysia

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Samsuwatd Zuha Mohd Abbas ◽  
Norli Ali ◽  
Aminah Mohd Abbas
Keyword(s):  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Bank Performance ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Accounting Performance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

This paper examines the accounting performance of the Islamic banking among (??) commercial banks in Malaysia. A total of 18 commercial banks which include 4 Islamic banks are selected as samples covering the period of 2000 - 2006. Accounting performance is measured by the return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE). The objective of the study is (1) to determine whether Islamic banking performance is at par with the conventional banking and (2) to investigate whether the type (Islamic or conventional bank) and age of bank influence the performance. Result of the independence t-test of the study shows that there is no significant difference in the performance of the Islamic and the conventional banking in Malaysia although the mean score for conventional banking is higher. The regression results show that the age of banks has a positive impact on the bank performance where as none of the types of banks influence performance.

Determinants of Islamic Bank Profitability: Evidence from Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Puji Sucia Sukmaningrum ◽  
Kashan Pirzada ◽  
Sylva Alif Rusmita ◽  
Fatin Fadhilah Hasib ◽  
Tika Widiastuti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interest Rate ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Banking Industry ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Bank Profitability ◽  
Islamic Bank

Objective – Islamic Banks have a distinct advantage that is not only conduct a commercial operation, but to also conduct social operations. Therefore, Islamic Banks plays an important role in developing the Indonesian economy. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of internal and external factors that affect the profitability of Islamic Banks in Indonesia. Methodology/Technique – The methodology of this research is multiple regression. The object of this research is the Islamic banking industry in Indonesia. Internal factors include size, liquidity, asset quality, management, and efficiency ratio. External factors include interest rate and inflation. Return on Assets is used to measure profitability. The monthly data is collected from the financial reports of Islamic Banks between 2011 to 2016. Findings – The findings show that size, liquidity, assets quality, management ratio, interest rate and inflation lead to a greater Return on Assets (profitability) in Islamic Banks in Indonesia. Efficiency however does not have a significant effect on profitability of Islamic Banks in Indonesia. Novelty – Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that the Islamic banking industry can use those variables to improve the profitability of Islamic banks in the future. In addition, there are two variables that affect the profitability of Islamic banking industry. For the Islamic banking industry should anticipate the movement of inflation and interest to improve the profitability of Islamic banks. Type of Paper: Empirical paper. Keywords: Islamic Banks; Profitability; Internal Factors; External Factors; Indonesia. Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Sukmaningrum, P.S; Pirzada, K; Rusmita, S.A; Hasib, F.F; Widiastuti, T; Hendratmi, A. 2020. Determinants of Islamic Bank Profitability: Evidence from Indonesia, J. Fin. Bank. Review, 5 (1): pp. 01 – 13 https://doi.org/10.35609/jfbr.2020.5.1(1) JEL Classification: G21, G24.

Does Bank Profitability Stimulate Economic Growth in the Arab Region?

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar Ghazy Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Financial Development ◽  
Method Of Moments ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Generalized Method Of Moments ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Bank Profitability ◽  
Arab Region ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis study empirically investigates the impact of bank profitability, as a complementary measure of financial development, on growth in the Arab countries between 1985 and 2016. Using a generalized method of moments (GMM) estimation to test the impact of the bank profitability on growth, this study utilises two variables in the econometric model which are return on assets and return on equity. This study reveals that both variables of bank profitability are positive and significant. This confirms that the bank profitability, beside other financial development variables, has positive impact on the growth. This study points out some important implications based on this result.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Liquidity and Firms’ Profitability: A Case Study of Karachi Stock Exchange

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazish Bibi ◽  
Shehla Amjad
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Current Ratio ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Operating Income ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Individual Variables ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between firm’s liquidity and profitability; and to find out the effects of different components of liquidity on firms’ profitability.The relationship between liquidity and firms’ profitability is empirically examined by collecting the data of 50 listed firms of Karachi Stock Exchange, Pakistan. Panel data has been collected from secondary sources for the year 2007 to 2011 .Net operating income and Return on assets are used measure of firm’s profitability. Liquidity of the firm is measured by using cash gap in days and current ratio. Firm size measured by net sales, total assets and market capitalization .The study applies regression analysis to determine factors affecting profitability. Incremental tests are carried out to see the importance of individual variables in the model.The results of correlation and regression analysis showed that there is a significant negative relationship between cash gap and return on assets while current ratio has significant positive relationship with profitability. Results further indicate that log of sales and log of total assets has positive significant relationship with profitability. The findings of this study are based on firms listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE). Hence, the results cannot be generalizable to those firms which are not listed on Karachi stock exchange. The sample of the study comprises only the merchandising and manufacturing firms. Banks are excluded due to their nature of work.

scholarly journals Corporate Governance, Political Connections, and Bank Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haris ◽  
Yao ◽  
Tariq ◽  
Javaid ◽  
Ain
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Profit Margin ◽  
Political Connections ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Bank Profitability ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Net Interest Margin ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Interest Margin

This study investigates the impact of corporate governance characteristics and political connections of directors on the profitability of banks in Pakistan. The study uses the data of 26 domestic banks over the latest and large period of 2007–2016. Our findings firstly affirm that bank profitability is negatively affected by the presence of politically connected directors on the board, reporting significantly lower return on assets, return on equity, net interest margin, and profit margin. Secondly, our findings also affirm the negative political influence on the sustainability of the banking industry, reporting significantly lower return on assets, return on equity, net interest margin, and profit margin during the government transition of banks having politically connected directors sitting on their board. Our findings further report an inverted U-shaped relationship between board size and bank profitability, suggesting that a board size beyond 8–9 members decreases the profitability. The study further finds a positive impact of board composition, board independence, and director compensation on bank profitability, while also finding a negative impact of frequent board meetings, presence of foreign directors, and audit committee independence.

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