Abstract
The global economic meltdown caused by the subprime mortgage crisis in the United States in 2007 along with its subsequent adverse effects on the economy, financial participants around the world, have raised questions on the effectiveness of the financial risk management policies adopted by financial institutions and banks worldwide. This study focuses on the analysis of the risk management framework and its efficiency in the Mauritian banking sector. Panel regression and Non-parametric regression Lowess Smoother methodologies were employed in measuring the impact of the various financial risks on the efficiency of risk management of a sample of ten Mauritian banks over a period of eight years. The dependent variable selected to measure risk management efficiency is the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR). On the other hand, the financial risks indicators are the credit risk (CRisk), liquidity ratio (LQR), interest sensitivity ratio (ISR) and foreign exchange risk (FER). Both the parametric and non-parametric regressions indicate that the risk variables are significant and have a positive relationship on risk management efficiency. A dual approach has been employed through the administration of a survey to gauge into the perspectives and practices adopted by Risk managers in banks. Moreover, the findings obtained from the survey substantiated the main results. The methods used by the Mauritian banks and the importance of the Basel principles for effective risk management were also revealed by the questionnaires.
Highlights
The main objective of this study was to determine the relationship between the financial risks and the risk management efficiency in Mauritian banks
The regression results have shown that all four predictors considered, credit risk, liquidity risk, interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk had a significant and positive impact on Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR)
The survey performed to support the regressions, substantiated the main results and shed light on the methods used by banks to manage the various financial risks
Summary
Mohamudally-Boolaky than consolidating their risk management frameworks which will contribute to the long term sustainability of a bank (Aremu et al, 2010). An analysis of the structure and mechanism of the risk management frameworks and practices of banks is important to determine the adequacy of the systems, policies and procedures for managing risks. Owing to the fact that banks operate in a highly uncertain environment which might lead to their exposure to the various risks, efficient risk management is a must. As preconized by the Basel Committee of Banking Supervision (BCBS), Banks can manage risks through Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) which acts as a cushioning mechanism for risk exposure of bank operations. The purpose of minimum capital requirement is to ensure that banks keep enough capital for the risks they take (Harris et al, 2014)
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