scholarly journals The Exogenous Shock of COVID-19: An Evidence from Financial Sector of an Emerging Economy

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Md. Enamul Hasan ◽  
Asma Ahmed ◽  
Rowshonara Akter Akhi
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Stock Return ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Emerging Economy ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Exogenous Shock ◽  
Estimation Equations ◽  
Financial Characteristics ◽  
New Evidence

This paper analyses the effect of COVID-19 on the financial sector of Bangladesh. Particularly, it explores how this pandemic has affected this industry, considering firms’ past (pre-pandemic) financial characteristics. Employing the Generalised Estimation Equations (GEE) method with 1050 firm-year observations, which includes listed Banks, Financial Institutions, and Insurance companies’ data obtained from annual reports, datastream, and WHO, we found that firms with the larger size, more leverage, liquidity, and higher ROA is more resilient to stock return declines reacting to this pandemic. This study should be of interest to investors and regulators as it provides new evidence related to an industry’s pandemic and stock market response based on their prior financial characteristics. Besides, it will contribute to the extant literature of COVID-19 and the firm’s stock return from an emerging economy perspective.

scholarly journals Accessing Impacts of Banks and Financial Institutions Act in the Development of Financial Sector

2018 ◽  
pp. 157-163
Author(s):  
Ram Sharan Pokharel
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Institutional Development ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Market Mechanism ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Great Earthquake ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Government

The main objective behind the establishment of Nepal Rastra Bank in 1956, as per the then Nepal Rastra Bank Act, 2012 B.S. (Now Nepal Rastra Bank Act, 1955), was to maintain macro-economic stability, by adopting sound and effective monetary, foreign exchange and financial sector policies. Institutional Development and Legal Development are the main underlying components to achieve the objectives of macroeconomic stability along with the development of Regulatory Authority and market mechanism subject to Institutional Development. Ministry of Finance, Nepal Rastra Bank, Securities Board of Nepal, Insurance Board, etc. form Regulatory Authorities whereas banks and financial institutions, securities brokers, merchant bankers, insurance companies form the Market Mechanism. This article, does not give much attention to institutional development, aims mainly to emphasize on the impacts of legal input in the development of financial sectors of Nepal, especially, the promotion of Banks and Financial Institutions and its impacts in the financial sector and the impacts of Banks and Financial Institutions Act (BAFIA) in the development of Banks and Financial Institutions, respectively. The history of modern banking in Nepal is yet to complete 100 years as it is evident from the establishment of Nepal Bank Limited in 1937. Prior to the establishment of Nepal Bank Limited, limited amount of bank transactions used to be done by Tejarath Adda which was established in 1880. Tejarath Adda did not collect deposit but it used to disburse loan. However, it did not provide loan to general people, rather it used to provide loan to government employees and land-lords only. Nevertheless, the government had provided loan to general people through Tejarath Adda to build house after the great earthquake of 1934. The modern banking history of Nepal commenced after the establishment of Nepal Bank Limited in 1937. Subsequently, Nepal Industrial Development Corporation, Agricultural Development Bank, Rastriya Bannijjya Bank, Nepal Arab Bank Limited, Nepal Indosuez Bank Limited (which later became Nepal Investment Bank Limited), Nepal Grindlays Bank Limited (which later became Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited), Himalayan Bank Limited, and the youngest bank Mega Bank Limited have been established in series. Now, Nepal Rastra Bank has stopped licensing process of Banks and Financial Institutions except Infrastructure Bank.

Shari’ah Audit Disclosure in annual reports: A comparison study between Bahrain and Malaysian Islamic Financial Institutions

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-218
Author(s):  
ڕێبوار محمد احمد ◽  
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هێمن محمد عزیز ◽  
بصيرة ماجيد نجم ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Comparison Study ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions

INTERACTION OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMY OF UKRAINE WITH INTERNATIONAL CREDIT AND FINANCIAL ORGANIZATIONS

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serhii Voitko ◽  
◽  
Yuliia Borodinova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
National Economy ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
International Financial Institutions ◽  
The Future ◽  
International Credit

The article examines the interaction of the national economy of Ukraine with international credit and financial organizations, evaluates the positive and negative consequences and identifies possible areas for further cooperation. The role of international credit and financial organizations in the development of the global economy is analyzed. Today, international financial institutions have taken a leading place among institutions that provide financial support and contribute to the implementation of necessary reforms aimed at developing enterprises in various sectors of the economy and strengthening the country's financial sector as a whole. The importance of cooperation between Ukraine and international financial institutions for the development of the country's economy has been determined. The problems and directions of development of cooperation with leading credit and financial organizations in modern conditions are identified. Despite the presence of certain shortcomings, cooperation between Ukraine and international credit and financial organizations will continue in the future.

scholarly journals A Review of the Recent Developments of Green Banking in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1904
Author(s):  
Fatema Khairunnessa ◽  
Diego A. Vazquez-Brust ◽  
Natalia Yakovleva
Keyword(s):  
Central Bank ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Regulation ◽  
Economic Transition ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
The Developed Countries

This paper aims to explore the emergence of ‘Green Banking’ in Bangladesh, with a focus on the role of financial regulation and regulators in greening the financial sector. It also examines the contribution and involvement of banks and non-bank financial institutions in promoting green economic transition. The study is based on the review of secondary data collected from various sources, such as quarterly reports, annual reports, websites of the central bank of Bangladesh, and other commercial banks and non-bank financial institutions as well as various articles, and newspapers reports on green banking in Bangladesh. The collected data is reviewed using descriptive statistics. The research results reveal that the central bank of Bangladesh played a major role in greening the financial system of the country by implementing various green policies and regulatory measures. Although Bangladesh is still far behind the developed countries in terms of environmental performance, the country has made a remarkable progress in initiating and expanding green banking practices, infrastructure development, and accelerating green growth in recent years.

Analysis of the Relationship between Currency Redenomination and Financial Transaction Costs in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (18) ◽  
pp. 59-68
Author(s):  
Hassana Aliyu MOHAMMED ◽  
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Abdurrahman ISIK ◽  
Paul Terhemba IOREMBER ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transaction Costs ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
User Costs ◽  
Inflationary Pressure ◽  
Cash Payment ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Relationship

The study analyses the relationship between currency redenomination and financial sector transaction costs in Nigeria using a sample of 200 respondents from ten financial institutions. Applying the Chi-square test, the study reveals that high currency redenomination removes wasteful transactions removes user costs (difficulties arising from memorizing, calculating and carrying large sum of lowest denominations: coins and smaller notes). The results also show that currency redenomination influences inflationary pressure and currency liberalization in Nigeria. Based on the findings the study recommends the introduction of currency redenomination to facilitate the consumers' cash payment and reduce the cost incurred by producers and issuing authorities, and also make payment system more efficient and effective.

Audit firms and industry specialization in an emerging economy

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 338-362
Author(s):  
Karim Hegazy ◽  
Mohamed Hegazy
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Capital Investment ◽  
Emerging Economy ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Brand Name ◽  
Industry Specialization ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Audit Firm ◽  
Big 4 ◽  
Audit Firms

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the implications of audit industry specialization on auditor’s retention and growth within an emerging economy. Factors such as whether the firm is a Big 4, a firm with international affiliation, a local firm and the type of industry were studied to analyse the reasons behind audit firm retention and growth.Design/methodology/approachThis research is based on a field study related to audit firms providing services to listed companies in an emerging economy. The sample includes the top 100 publicly held companies’ in the Egyptian stock market during 2006-2011 for which their annual reports are analysed to determine the audit firms’ retention and growth. An assessment of the continuity of the auditors and the increase in the number of audit clients were also measured.FindingsThe results confirm that industry specialization has an important effect on the auditor’s retention, especially for industries where capital investment is significant such as buildings, construction, financial services, housing and real estate. Big 4 audit firms retained their clients because of their industry specialization and brand name. Evidence was found that good knowledge of accounting and auditing standards resulted in audit firms with international affiliation competing with the Big 4 for clients’ retention and growth.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the existing literature, as it is among the first to provide empirical evidence on auditor retention, growth and auditor’s dominance in an emerging economy such as Egypt.

Corporate governance and the social performance: investigation on Tunisian financial institutions

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. 1412-1431
Author(s):  
Nejia Nekaa ◽  
Sami Boudabbous
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to show the specificities of the corporate governance of Tunisian financial institutions and the impact of the internal mechanisms of corporate governance of these institutions on their social performance. It is therefore interesting to establish the existing relationship between these mechanisms of corporate governance and the performance of a financial firm. Design/methodology/approach This study aims to study the financial sector, generally characterized by its opacity, its regulation, its evolution and its obscurity. Therefore, a study based on the questionnaire method was recommended. The questionnaire is intended for managers. Therefore, the authors interviewed 138 managers of Tunisian financial institutions dispersed between agencies and headquarters in different regions (Gabes, Tozeur, Gafsa, Sfax, Sousse and Tunisia). Findings As a result, an impact on performance was observed according to the empirical study. Therefore, the authors can conclude an essential role of internal mechanisms for improving the social performance of a financial institution. The empirical findings in this paper lead to important conclusions. Indeed, the variables measuring the governance mechanisms have divergent effects on the social performance of the financial institutions subject to the sample. For the variables board of directors, confidence, culture, auditing, they have a positive effect. While, the incentive remuneration effect negatively the social performance. Originality/value This study will be based essentially on the financial sector in Tunisia: the credit institutions (22 banks), the establishments of leasing (eight companies of leasing), two factoring companies and two banks of cases which are listed on the Stock Exchange of Tunis (BVMT).

scholarly journals BAGAIMANA REAKSI INVESTOR TERHADAP CORPORATE SOSIAL DISCLOSURE (CSD)? (Studi pada Perusahaan Pemenang Indonesia Most Trusted Companies Award)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Devica Pratiwi ◽  
Kezia Josephine
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Stock Return ◽  
Corporate Image ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Altruistic Motive ◽  
Corporate Social Disclosure ◽  
Financial Motive ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Social Disclosure

<h5><em>Companies carrying out CSR activities can be grouped into three motives, such as: financial motive, ethical motive and altruistic motive. These three motives are the foundation of the company in planning their CSR activities each year. Each motive course has a purpose that has a good impact on the economic and social aspects of the company. A good corporate image ultimately gained public’s trust and will have a positive effect on the financial side of the company and the company's stock.</em></h5><h5><em>This research will focus on CSR disclosure (CSD) based on company’s motive and check its effect on company's financial performance based on market measurement, seen from investor reaction proxied with stock return. This study uses 56 company annual reports from 2013 to 2016, listed in the "Indonesia Most Trusted Companies Awards" which are fully published in 2014 until 2017 by SWA Magazine.</em></h5><h5><em>The method of statistical analysis in this study using moderated regression analysis, where independent variables of corporate social disclosure (CSD) using financial, ethical and altruistic motives. While the dependent variable in the form of Corporate Financial Performance (CFP) based on market measurements proxied through stock return.</em></h5><h5><em>The result of the research shows that corporate social disclosure (CSD) based on financial motive gives effect to stock return, while CSD with ethic motive and altruistic motive can’t provide sufficient evidence to influence the rate of return stock.</em></h5><h5><em> </em></h5><p><strong><em>Keywords</em></strong><strong><em>: </em></strong><em>CSD, CFP, CSR, CSR Motive</em></p>

scholarly journals Psychological Capital of Employees’ Engagement: Moderating Impact of Conflict Management in the Financial Sector of Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (III) ◽  
pp. 115-123
Author(s):  
Muhammad Asif ◽  
Muhammad Azizullah Khan ◽  
Malik Adil Pasha
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Management ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Investment Companies ◽  
History Of ◽  
Brokerage Firms ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Goals And Objectives

Human capital is the backbone of any business and its behavior reflects how the company would achieve its goals and objectives in its business. This study examines the relationship between psychological capital (PC) and employees’ engagement (EE) with the moderating role of conflict management (CM) in the financial sector of Pakistan. A questionnaire composed of established scales were administered to 278 employees in the financial sector, including various banks, investment companies, real estate companies, insurance companies, and brokerage firms at Islamabad. After determining the reliability, the model was analyzed with the help of correlation and regression. Research indicates that PC positively influences EE. This relationship improves further positively when conflicts are handled effectively. Overall, this effort contributes to the existing literature on the history of worker’s involvement by examining the direct impact of PC and CM on EE and moderation of CM.

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