scholarly journals An Empirical Study into Comparing Conventional and Islamic Banks in the UAE

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-31
Author(s):  
Manoj Kapur
Keyword(s):  
Risk Sharing ◽  
Balance Sheet ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Financial Characteristics ◽  
Conventional Banks ◽  
Asset Quality ◽  
Conventional And Islamic Banks

Banking system constitutes the fundamental pillar of every economy. Banks acts financial intermediaries between sectors that have excess funds and those that are in deficit. Islamic banks operate under Sharia principles of risk sharing and interest prohibition as contrasted with conventional banks that buy capital to pool funds and sell capital to generate interest income or profit. This paper applies banks’ internal factors related to their balance sheet and income statement and using a total of 23 financial ratios pertaining to the internal factors, it attempts to compare and contrast between conventional and Islamic banks. This research explains the structure, operation and management of banks in the UAE coupled with the functioning of Islamic banks. The paper also aims to determine the profitable and efficient banks among the chosen sample. The sample includes 12 banks, equally distributed between Islamic and conventional banks using data between the periods of 2014 - 2018. The sample is broadly categorized based on profitability ratio, efficiency ratio, asset indicator ratio and risk ratios. Correlation and Regression analysis is used to determine a substantial ratio analysis between conventional and Islamic banks. Results from the study reveal indicators of financial characteristics such as profitability ratios, efficiency ratios, asset quality indicators and risk/ risk management ratios. The results clarify that Islamic banks are operationally efficient and profitable because of risks sharing and greater dependency on deposits capital. However, on an overall basis, the ratios indicate conventional banks have higher scores than their counterparts. JEL Classification Codes: F37.          

scholarly journals MONETARY POLICY PASS-THROUGH, EXCESS LIQUIDITY AND PRICE SPILLOVER: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CONVENTIONAL AND ISLAMIC BANKS OF PAKISTAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Omer Omer
Keyword(s):  
Monetary Policy ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Excess Liquidity ◽  
Retail Prices ◽  
Monetary Policy Shock ◽  
Pass Through ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Conventional Banks ◽  
Conventional And Islamic Banks

This study investigates the comparative pass-through of policy rate to the retailprices, spillover of prices between Islamic and conventional banking systems, and theimpact of excess liquidity on these pass-throughs using data from interbank marketof Pakistan. The results suggest that the monetary policy shock affect retail prices ofIslamic banks similar to conventional banks, confirming the results of earlier studies.Moreover, there is a strong spillover between the prices of two systems; Islamicbanks are following (leading) the conventional banks in pricing the lending (deposit)products. Islamic bank has acquired advantage in the deposit pricing by taping thereligious depositors, which also may have promoted financial inclusion therebycontributing to the economic growth and improved income distribution in the society.Our findings suggest that the presence of excess liquidity have no effect on passthroughof policy rate in the Islamic system, which is contrary to the prevalent notion.However, excess liquidity significantly affects the spillovers of prices between thesystems. These results support the hypothesis that the Islamic banks are investing ininterest-based government securities indirectly via conventional banks. Our findingsmay help in enhancing the regulatory efficiency of the central banks and the conduct ofthe monetary policy in the countries where dual banking system exists.

scholarly journals Parameters of Profitability: Evidence From Conventional and Islamic Banks of Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
K. M. Golam Muhiuddin ◽  
Nusrat Jahan
Keyword(s):  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Specific Factor ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Conventional Banks ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Bank Specific Factors ◽  
Conventional And Islamic Banks

This paper evaluates the commercial banks of Bangladesh in terms of profitability dimension of performance and also examines the impact of selected determinants and banking system on this dimension of performance. Evaluation of trend in profitability of listed commercial banks of Bangladesh reveals that, on an average, profitability is exhibiting a decreasing trend over the selected period; however, the profitability performance of Islamic banks remained rather high compared to Conventional banks. Profitability measured by Return on Asset is found to be significantly affected by the bank-specific factors, industry-specific factor and the banking system. However, macro-economic factors evidently have no significant impact on profitability of commercial banks of Bangladesh.

scholarly journals EVALUATING STABILITY IN DUAL BANKING SYSTEM: COMPARISON BETWEEN CONVENTIONAL AND ISLAMIC BANKS IN MALAYSIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 510-518
Author(s):  
Omar Alaeddin ◽  
Ahmed Khattak ◽  
Moutaz Abojeib
Keyword(s):  
Financial Crises ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Central Banks ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Banking Stability ◽  
Widespread Belief ◽  
Conventional Banks ◽  
Conventional And Islamic Banks

Purpose of Study: This paper aims to explore whether Islamic banks are more stable when compared with conventional banks in a dual banking system. Methodology: This research employs Pooled OLS methodology for 42 banks, including 27 conventional banks and 15 Islamic banks, for the period of 2005-2016. Results: The study suggests that Islamic banks are less stable compared to conventional banks in overall banking sector. Furthermore, it is found that big Islamic banks are less stable than big conventional banks and small Islamic banks are less stable than small conventional banks. The results disapprove of the widespread belief that Islamic banks are more stable and more resilient to adverse shocks in the financial crisis. Moreover, while investigating the shift in overall level of banking stability with respect to financial crises, regardless of bank type and bank size, it is observed that the overall banking stability is enhanced after the financial crises. This is intriguing and a sigh of relief for policy makers and regulators in the country. Implications/Applications: This research is of contribution to policy makers and central banks in the countries with highly dual banking environment and for the central banks striving to become International Islamic financial hub.

Determinants of bank margins in a dual banking system

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 630-645 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siew Peng Lee ◽  
Mansor Isa
Keyword(s):  
Credit Risk ◽  
Market Share ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Operating Costs ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Conventional Banks ◽  
Interest Payments ◽  
Conventional And Islamic Banks

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine of bank margins for conventional and Islamic banks in the dual banking system in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach The study uses unbalanced panel data for 20 conventional banks and 16 Islamic banks over the period 2008-2014. The dynamic two-step GMM estimator technique introduced by Arellano and Bond (1991) is applied. Findings The results suggest that there are significant similarities with minor differences in terms of factors determining bank margins between conventional and Islamic banks in Malaysia. The margins for conventional banks are influenced by operating costs, efficiency, credit risk, degree of risk aversion, market share, size of operation, implicit interest payments and funding costs. For Islamic banks, the margin determinants are found to be operating costs, efficiency, credit risk, market share and implicit interest payments. This means that more factors influence the margins in conventional banks compared to Islamic banks. Although bank diversification activities have increased in recent years, their impact on bank margins is minimal. Practical implications The results suggest that improving operational costs, operational efficiency and credit risk management, and minimising implicit interest payments would be the best strategy to enhance the bank margins for both conventional and Islamic banks. The results also have important policy implications on the necessity to expand the size of Islamic banking in Malaysia. Originality/value There are relatively few studies concerning determinants of bank margins in emerging markets. The present study adds to the literature by presenting evidence from Malaysia, an emerging market with a dual banking system. This allows us to explore the similarities and differences between conventional and Islamic banks in Malaysia in respect of determinants of the margins.

scholarly journals Ownership Structure, Bank Capital and Bank Lending/Financing Behaviour in a Dual Banking System

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5C) ◽  
pp. 233-237
Keyword(s):  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Ownership Structure ◽  
Risk Sharing ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Bank Lending ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Bank Capital ◽  
Credit Supply ◽  
Conventional Banks ◽  
The Stability

Credit supply in the market is crucial in order to ensure sustainable real production can survive in the market as well as to strengthen economic activity. Therefore, it is not surprising that when the financial crisis occurred in 2008 to 2009, policymakers continued to use a variety of mechanisms such that banks could continue to maintain their credit supply. Nevertheless, risk sharing based on the business model that was adopted by Islamic banks displayed different behaviour from the conventional banks. Based on prior studies, the stability of financing growth by Islamic banks as compared to lending growth of conventional banks showed the model used by Islamic banks was more capable of effectively withstanding the financial crisis. Therefore, research into the quality of lending and financing is important to understand the growth of bank lending and financing behaviour in the market. Hence, the main objective of this study is to review the effect of ownership structure, bank capital and bank lending including financing behaviour in Islamic versus conventional banks. In addition, this study proposes a conceptual framework to further comprehend the decisions made in undertaking ownership structure, bank capital and lending in the dual banking system.

scholarly journals Embedding Value-Based Principles in the Culture of Islamic Banks to Enhance Their Sustainability, Resilience, and Social Impact

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 916
Author(s):  
Evren Tok ◽  
Abdurahman Jemal Yesuf
Keyword(s):  
Social Impact ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Real Economy ◽  
Conventional Banks ◽  
Asset Quality

Value-based banks strive to build a self-sustaining banking model with inclusive and transparent governance that is sustainable and resilient to external disturbances. Initiatives for value-based intermediation in Islamic finance started in Malaysia. The growth in VBIBs is accompanied by claims about its relative resilience to crisis and efficiency compared to VBBs and conventional banks. However, little empirical evidence is available to support such claims. This study aims to analyze the resilience and efficiency of VBIBs compared to the VBBs and GSIBs. It highlights the role of value-based strategy in developing a sound and resilient Islamic banking system to overcome future crises and further strengthen the impacts of Islamic banks. The study used quantitative and content analysis research methods, with data collected from the annual reports of 10 VBIBs from 2017 to 2020. The empirical results show that VBIBs have better risk-adjusted capital levels and asset quality, enabling them to be more resilient during crises. They provide more satisfactory returns compared to the VBBs and GSIBs. However, VBBs have a better asset structure and growth rate, which contributes to the real economy. The overall findings suggest that adopting value-based strategies in Islamic banking improve banks’ sustainability, resilience, and social impacts by concentrating resources on value-based activities that provide economic resiliency and enhance inclusive and sustainable economic growth. The study fills gaps in the current Islamic finance literature concerning empirical studies on value-based Islamic banking. It also helps practitioners to understand the relative efficiency, resilience, and social impact of VBIBs.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Capital Structure of Conventional and Islamic Banks: Evidence from MENA Region

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 069
Author(s):  
Ahmad Al-Harby
Keyword(s):  
Capital Structure ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Mena Region ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Tax Shield ◽  
Equality Of Means ◽  
Financial Characteristics ◽  
Conventional Banks ◽  
Structure Choice ◽  
Conventional And Islamic Banks

This study aim is to investigate and compare the factors affecting conventional and Islamic bank’s capital structure choice as well as their financial characteristics. According to the best of my knowledge, this is the first paper that mainly concentrated in comparing the determinants of capital structure of conventional and Islamic banks using a cross-country data and for a long period of time (20 years). The study revealed several findings. Firstly, descriptive statistics (equality of means test) showed that conventional banks more leveraged and liquid than Islamic banks. In contrast, Islamic banks are larger and more profitable (ROA) than conventional banks. The results also indicated that Islamic banks are not riskier than conventional banks. Secondly, the regression results showed that all variables, except tax-shield, had the same impact on both banking types capital structure. It been found that profitability, tangibility, business risk and age correlated negatively and significantly with capital structure. In the other direction, size, liquidity and inflation had significant and positive relation with capital structure. Vis-à-vis tax-shield, this variable had a weak impact (positive) on Islamic bank’s capital structure but had no effect on conventional banks and this attributed to Islamic banks sample.

Risk, efficiency and financial performance in the GCC banking industry: Islamic versus conventional banks

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sutan Emir Hidayat ◽  
Muhammad Rizky Prima Sakti ◽  
Raqiya Ali Abdullah Al-Balushi
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Credit Risk ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Risk Sharing ◽  
Banking Industry ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Bank Managers ◽  
Conventional Banks ◽  
Conventional And Islamic Banks

Purpose The purpose of this study is to critically evaluate how conventional and Islamic banks trade off risk, efficiency and financial performance in their business models, to investigate how patterns of risk and efficiency vary between conventional and Islamic banks and to critically evaluate how the profitability of conventional and Islamic banks varies following the financial crisis. Design/methodology/approach This study uses univariate and multivariate statistical techniques by investigating 12 Islamic banks and 34 conventional banks operating in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region has been studied over the period 2011–2018. Findings The results suggest that Islamic and conventional banks differ not in the levels of efficiency, risk and profitability, but rather in how risk and efficiency influence banks’ financial performance. Islamic banks are found to be less influenced by the adverse effects of credit risk, which is consistent with the risk-sharing nature of Islamic financing. However, the results only hold for return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE) while the net interest margin is observed to be negatively influenced by credit risk. Lower cost-income efficiency is also found to boost ROA and ROE of Islamic banks which could be attributed to a larger share of non-interest revenues due to Sharīʿah-compliance. Research limitations/implications From a theoretical point of view, this study helps to understand the risk, efficiency and financial performance of Islamic banks in comparison with conventional banks. Practical implications The results of this study can serve bank managers, regulators and shareholders. Policymakers should encourage a more risk-sharing structure of Islamic financing as it brings less adverse effects of credit risk and increases income sustainability for Islamic banks. The present study may help bank managers to improve the financial performance of their firms by controlling risk and efficiency. The study results also have implications for shareholders and depositors of Islamic and conventional banks as they should have a predetermined position about the level of credit risk and efficiency in each banking system. Originality/value The foremost contribution is that this is one of the few studies to compare risk, efficiency and financial performance of Islamic and conventional banks in the GCC region. By using the latest data, this paper hopes that the findings will be more relevant than previous studies to the current situation of the banking industry in the region.

scholarly journals The Impact Of Covid-19 On Islamic Banking In Indonesia During The Pandemic Era

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-32
Author(s):  
Zulfikar Omar
Keyword(s):  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Profit Sharing ◽  
The Other ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Conventional Banks ◽  
Asset Quality ◽  
The Impact ◽  
National Banking System

The impact of COVID-19 on Islamic banking can be analysed into three possible risks, such as financing risks, impairment of assets, and tightening the profit-sharing system. Compared to conventional banks, Islamic banking is more flexible in meeting the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Basically, the national banking system had predicted trouble due to the COVID-19 epidemic. On the other hand, Islamic banks are at an advantage with the theory of profit-sharing, thus increasing its effectiveness in dealing with crises. Islamic banks’ dominance throughout these challenging times is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity to strengthen their market share. Besides, Islamic banks can face risks, such as providing loans, deteriorating asset quality, and tightening profit sharing. Therefore, Islamic banks must understand these risks to ensure their plans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Admittedly, performing restricted expansion into the digital share is a challenging decision that should be practised by Islamic banks. In view of the recent pandemic, this study aimed to analyse the three risks faced by Islamic banking in Indonesia.

scholarly journals A Comparative Financial Ratio Analysis Between Conventional and Islamic Banks in GCC

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Arindam Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Cash Flow ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Design Activity ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Financial Ratio ◽  
Financial Ratio Analysis ◽  
Financial Framework ◽  
Conventional Banks ◽  
Conventional And Islamic Banks

Banking framework establishes the central mainstay of any economy. Banks functions as monetary conduits between sectors that have abundance reserves and those that are in deficiency. The historical backdrop of banking in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) traces all the way back to 1918 with the foundation of the primary bank in Bahrain. The territorial financial evolution is attributable to oil abundance and loaning business that spotlights on building, land and client advances. Throughout the long term, the financial framework worldwide has advanced in its contributions to suit the changing customer requests. One of the essential determinants of this change came about because of the strict convictions of individuals bringing about the remarkable development of Islamic Banking System. The prevalence of these banks are in nations with critical Muslim populace like Iran, Pakistan and Sudan but not limited to them. Islamic banks work under Sharia standards of hazard sharing and premium preclusion as appeared differently in relation to customary banks that purchase cash-flow to pool assets and offer cash-flow to produce revenue pay or benefit. This paper applies banks' endogenic elements identified with their monetary record and pay explanation and utilizing an aggregate of 24 financial ratios relating to the banks’ performance and seeks to thoroughly analyze the same among customary and Islamic banks. This examination clarifies the design, activity and the board of traditional banks in the GCC combined with the working of Islamic banks. The paper likewise intends to decide the beneficial and proficient banks among the chosen sample. The study incorporates 20 institutions, similarly dispersed among Islamic and customary banks utilizing information between the time of 2014 - 2017. The example is comprehensively ordered dependent on benefit ratios, proficiency ratios, asset indicator ratios and risk ratios. Further sub categorization is done to show up at an aggregate of 24 ratios. An independent T-test is used to determine a substantial ratio between Islamic and conventional banks.

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