Credit Risk Minimizing: Analysis study of Islamic and conventional banks in Yemen

Abstract

Purpose: The study aims to compare the credit risk minimization between Islamic and conventional banks in Yemen. Approach/Methodology/Design: This paper is limited to a homogeneous sample that includes the Islamic and conventional banks' coverage as they represent the most significant part of the Yemeni banking sector. Using a descriptive-analytical method, data has been collected by a questionnaire sent by post to each Islamic and conventional bank separately located in Yemen's capital city. Findings: The study concludes that credit risk is the most critical risk facing banks, and there is a significant difference in credit risk minimizing between Islamic. Originality/value: The result showed that the banks' most critical risks are credit risks, and there is a significant difference in credit risk minimisation between Islamic and conventional banks. Also, conventional banks possessed a credit risk minimizing system better than Islamic banks. Several recommendations identified where the Yemeni banks, whether Islamic or conventional, should use advanced methods to measure and analyze credit risks.