Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks Research Articles

Credit Risk and the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Somalia.

The operation of commercial banks in Somalia unfolds amidst formidable economic challenges stemming from political instability, ongoing conflicts, and a frail institutional framework. Nevertheless, Somalia’s financial sector exhibits resilience, with several commercial banks endeavoring to address the financial needs of businesses and individuals nationwide. These banks play a pivotal role in mobilizing savings, facilitating transactions, and providing credit, thereby supporting economic activities in Somalia’s predominantly cash-based economy. This study explored the impact of credit risk on the financial performance of Somali commercial banks, employing Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) as the theoretical framework. Adopting a descriptive survey research design, secondary data from licensed commercial banks and the Central Bank of Somalia were analyzed over ten years (January 2014 to December 2023) using panel regression analysis. Findings reveal a moderate negative correlation between credit risk, measured by Bad Debt Expense Ratio (BDER), and financial performance, indicated by Return on Equity (ROE). Statistical tests confirm the significance of this relationship, emphasizing the importance of robust credit risk management practices for sustaining favorable financial outcomes. Recommendations include uniform improvement in risk management practices across the sector and proactive measures to mitigate emerging credit risk factors. Enhancing risk management frameworks is vital for ensuring continued financial stability and performance in the Somali banking industry.

The Influence of Credit Risk Using Derivative Financial Instruments on the Performance Commercial banks

The research aims to reveal the influence of credit risks using Derivative Financial Instruments (DFIs) on the financial performance of commercial banks in Iraq. To achieve the research aim and test its main hypothesis, a questionnaire is distributed to listed commercial banks in the Iraq Stock Exchange and that apply DFIs. The researcher used the questionnaire as the main tool in collecting data. Financial data of the variables of the study are analysed by a simple regression method, the arithmetic mean(AM) and standard deviation. The study used the statistical program (SPSS ) to analyse the data. The research sample consisted of (70) questionnaire forms that were distributed and (68) valid forms were recovered. Research results show that using DFIs reduces exposure to interest rate risks, exchange rates and price fluctuations. The financial crisis is the result of the excessive use of financial derivatives outside regulatory restrictions and securitization to collect liquidity. Financial derivatives represent the fastest-growing form of financial transactions and continue to grow even in crisis conditions. DFIs help to identify risks associated with economic losses incurred by the economic unit as a result of weaknesses in the management and operation of derivatives contracts. Accounting profit-based performance indicators, such as return on assets, return on property rights, earnings per share and cash flows per share, contribute to the evaluation of performance, as well as the use of DFIs contribute to increasing profits. The study shows that credit risks using DFIs have a significant positive influence on performances financial in commercial banks in Iraq. Paper type: Research paper.

Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Rwanda: A Case of BPR Bank Rwanda Plc

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) denotes firms’ commitment to conduct their activities ethically by considering their social, economic and environment effects. CSR can be vital for commercial banks in Rwanda in creating lasting corporate image that serve to benefit their financial performance. The present research examined the contribution of CSR on financial performance of commercial banks in Rwanda using a case of BPR Bank Rwanda Plc, located in Nyarugenge District, Rwanda. A descriptive and correlational research design was adopted using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The target population of this research was 125 employees from the bank and sample size of 96 selected using stratified random sampling technique. Data collection was done using questionnaire and interview guide. Secondary data was obtained using desk research from financial statements published by the bank. Pearson correlation and multilinear regression analyses were performed to measure the effect. The findings on employee trainings (r=0.233, p=0.022) was significantly and positively related to financial performance of commercial banks. Since the p-value was less than 5%, then the correlation was statistically significant. Similarly, charity work (r=0.283, p=0.005) and community development projects (r=0.475, p=0.000) positively influence the financial performance of BPR, since the p-value were less than 5%. All the indicator variables of CSR were seen to have positive effect on financial performance of commercial banks though with low correlation. The regression model (F=23.917, p=0.000) was statistically significant since the p-value was less than 5%. The researcher recommends that bank managers should analyze the viability of the current CSR strategies before launching new strategies. It is only after critical analysis that managers can use new CSR strategies. They should also make sure that any new CSR strategies are aligned to the overall mission and vison of the bank.

The Financial Performance of Commercial Banks and Their Financial Management Practices: A Case Study

The research used IDBI Bank's Hazratganj Branch in Lucknow as a case study to look at how financial management methods affect the bottom line of commercial banks in the city. Its direction came from three main points: i) to investigate the impact of risk management on IDBI Bank, Riyadh's financial performance ii) research the effects of working capital management on the financial performance of IDBI Bank's Hazratganj Branch; and iii) evaluate the effects of assets management on the same branch's financial performance. Integrating qualitative and quantitative methods, the study followed a phenomenological trend. So far, sixty-two people have participated in the research. Analysis of the data showed that the following management functions had the highest Adjusted R Square values: risk (66.4%), working capital (51.9%), and assets (82.5%). Finally, the financial performance was much improved because to the crucial role that risk management played. Evidence from this study supports the idea that risk management is an essential management function for sound financial results. Furthermore, it was shown that the commercial bank's financial performance was significantly improved by better asset management. Management should handle creditors and cash inventories well, according to the report, so that institutions may fund their activities without financial constraints. They also said that as commercial banks deal with liquid currency, it makes sense for them to improve their liquidity by maintaining good relationships with their shareholder

Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Performance of First Bank Limited in Nigeria

The study focused on the nexus between corporate social responsibility and financial performance of First Bank Limited in Nigeria. The financial performance of commercial banks in Nigeria pertains to the detailed analysis and disclosure of specific factors influencing the after tax profit, the effectiveness of credit risk management practices, and the impact of macroeconomic variables on asset quality, which are crucial for assessing the overall health and stability of the banking sector. The specific objectives were to: ascertain the effect of social expenditure on profit after tax; and determine the effect of environmental expenditure on profit after tax of First Bank Limited. Ex-post facto “design was adopted for this study. Ex-post facto design was used since the researcher relied on historic or secondary accounting data obtained from published annual financial statements of the bank for a period of ten years covering 2013 to 2022. The finding of the study indicates that: there is a positive and significant effect of social expenditure on profit after tax; and there is a positive and significant effect of environmental expenditure on profit after tax of First Bank Limited. The study concluded that there is significant effect of corporate social responsibility and financial performance of First Bank. It was recommended that the bank continues to prioritize and potentially increase investments in social initiatives, ensuring alignment with its corporate objectives, and also expand its environmental sustainability initiatives, leveraging opportunities to invest in eco-friendly technologies and green infrastructure.

Branchless Banking and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya

Commercial banks remain the principal constituents within the financial sector. Their performance is important since it serves other sectors, for example fishing, agriculture, manufacturing, energy and petroleum, mining, hospitality as well as tourism within the economy. Commercial banks’ performance shows a direct effect towards the overall economy and hence there is need for stability in their performance. The current study targets to evaluate how branchless banking impacts financial health of banks. The study aims to establish how banking via mobile phones affects Kenyan banks' performance, how ATM banking affects Kenyan banks' performance financially, how financial deepening affects Kenyan banks' performance financially due to branchless banking, and how regulations affect Kenyan banks' performance financially due to branchless banking. The study was in accordance with agency theory, financial deepening theory, and innovation diffusion theory. The study employed a correlation design and collected secondary data on commercial banks from 2012 to 2020. Causal research design was utilized, and all 39 commercial banks were included in the study. Regression analysis for data spanning eight years (2012-2020) was used. The study findings indicated that branchless banking has a significant impact on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya, with financial deepening playing a significant mediating role. Furthermore, bank regulations had a significant moderating effect on the relationship between branchless banking and commercial bank financial performance. The study recommends that commercial banks adopt branchless banking through mobile and ATM banking, increase customer usage of mobile banking, expand ATM banking services, and enhance financial deepening.

Effects of Non-Performing Loans & COVID-19 Pandemic on the Performance of Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global economy, and the non-performing loans (NPLs) have become a pressing issue for commercial banks in Sri Lanka. It is doubtful how the NPLs and COVID-19 Pandemic have affected the performance of commercial banks in Sri Lanka. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate effects of non-performing loans & COVID-19 pandemic on the performance of Sri Lankan commercial banks for the period of 2011 - 2021. The panel data regression analysis was used to investigate the effects of non-performing loans & COVID-19 pandemic on the financial performance of Commercial Banks. The results of the analysis revealed that non-performing loans and the pandemic period have a negative impact on the profitability of commercial banks in Sri Lanka. Thus, this study is useful for bank management officials to protect banks from crises and create ideas to enhance the performance of banks.

Analyzing the Effects of Macroeconomic Factors on the Financial Performance of Bangladeshi Commercial Banks

Since banks mobilize financial resources across the economy, they are expected to be critical in bringing about financial stability and economic progress. The purpose of this research was to determine the impact of macroeconomic variables on the financial performance of commercial banks in Bangladesh. From the World Bank website, secondary data were gathered for the fiscal years 2010 through 2021. Correlation, multiple linear regression, factor analysis, and model selection criteria were utilized for this study. From the correlation analysis, it was observed that the inflation rate was significantly and positively correlated with the financial performance of commercial banks in Bangladesh. From the multiple linear regression analysis, it was seen that import, exchange rate, and inflation rates have a substantial impact on Bangladesh's commercial banks' financial performance. From the factor analysis, it was observed that GDP and imports are highly correlated with Bangladesh's commercial banks' financial performance. Based on the model selection criteria, it was discovered that the model including all variables is the best. The government, other researchers, bank managers, possible investors, financial experts, and anybody else involved in Bangladesh's banking sector should all take note of the findings.

The Influence of E-banking on the Financial Performance of Kenyan Commercial Banks

Aims: The mobile and internet revolution has influenced creation and delivery of financial services leading to more innovative ways of linking customers and partners. Electronic Banking (e-banking) has opened up a new channel of banking resulting in new capabilities for banks as intermediaries. The research questions that the study sought to answer include, the role of mobile banking on the financial performance in Kenyan commercial banks, the effect of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) on the financial performance of Kenyan commercial banks.
 Study Design: The research adopted descriptive design with quantitative data approaches.
 Place and Duration of Study: The target population was made up of 24 Kenyan Commercial Banks in the North Coast region of Kenya with a total of 240 employees. These banks are top tier lead brands listed in the stock exchange in the banking sector in Kenya between December 2022 and July 2023.
 Methodology: Strata of top management (section heads), middle managers (branch managers and super agents) and operational employees (lower cadre employees & credit officers) provided 72 respondents. Both secondary and primary data sources were used with the self-administered questionnaires containing both open and closed ended questions. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation and multiple regression on a model of Y = 1.518+ 0.438 X1 + 0.136 X2 + ε.
 Results: The correlation of the independent variables and the dependent variable was high and positive at 0.697 and 0.573 for mobile banking and Electronic Funds Transfer on financial performance respectively. The value of the adjusted R squared was found to be 0.654. The value of F-statistic was found to be 44.919 and it p-value 0.000. The regression coefficient of mobile banking was found to be 0.438 with a t-statistic value of 6.126.
 The regression coefficient of EFT was found to be 0.136 with a t-statistic value of 6.182.
 Conclusion: There is a strong relationship between mobile banking, EFT and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. M-banking has significantly reduced operational costs while EFT has increased the number of daily transactions. The study established that the popularity of m-banking has is due to the intensity of technology penetration of mobile phones to bank customers which has resulted in the number of customers registering for m-banking services to increase in the last five years. Commercial banks have also experienced increased ROA and growth in market share with adoption of e-banking.

Loan Restructuring and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya

Loan Restructuring and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya

Analysis of the Effects of Agency Costs on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Mombasa County, Kenya

Agency costs result from a principal-agent relationship's conflicting interests. The relationship develops because the principal may not be able to manage the business since they are technologically illiterate, numerous, and geographically spread; as a result, they hire the agent. In a commercial bank, there are various relationships that show principal agent relationships, with the most prevalent one being the link between the shareholders and the management. Agency fees are paid with the intention of aligning the agents' and principal's ambitions in order to realize the principal's overarching intentions. Therefore, the perseverance of this study was to analyze agency costs and their effects on financial performance. In this study, the agency cost on financial performance of public commercial banks was analyzed. Specific objectives were; to establish how monitoring cost affect the financial performance of quoted commercial banks in Mombasa County, to assess the effect of bonding cost on financial performance of listed commercial banks in Mombasa county, to examine the extent to which residual loss affect the financial performance of commercial banks in Mombasa county and to determine the effects of restructuring cost on financial performance of listed commercial banks in Mombasa County- directed the study. Theories supporting this study were as follows; agency theories, free cash flow and stakeholder’s theory. Descriptive design is a kind of research methodology which establishes the connection between variables. It was used in this study to identify both the broad and the detailed study goals. A census of the 10 listed commercial banks in Mombasa County was conducted as part of the work and purposive sampling was be used. This study used qualitative and quantitative methods. Validity was tested through interview while reliability was tested using Cronbach alpha. The data was analyzed using inferential statistics like regression and correlation and descriptive statistics like mean and standard deviation using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 22.0. The results were presented using cross tabulation, frequency tables, and charts. Findings indicated that there was a significant impact between; monitoring cost, bonding cost and residual cost and the financial performance. Restructuring cost were determined to have a favourable impact on financial performance. Therefore, the study recommends implementing an efficient internal control system by listed commercial bank management. This will assist in cutting down on the cost of auditing, administrative costs, and wasteful and unneeded spending, Managers should be paid more and attaching monetary or share bonuses or option entitlements to particular firm performance and to adopt a type of restructuring that will align with the relevant strategy and objectives.

The Influence of Financial Innovations on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Cameroon

The Influence of Financial Innovations on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Cameroon

Effect of banks’ ownership structure on financial performance: evidence from banks in an emerging market

PurposeThis study aims to examine the effect of ownership structure on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya.Design/methodology/approachThe data were collected from audited financial statements of 39 commercial banks in Kenya for the period 2009–2020.FindingsRegression results found evidence of ownership structure explaining commercial banks’ financial performance. The results found a negative association between state ownership and net interest margin, a negative association between management ownership and net interest margin and a negative association between institutional ownership and return on assets.Practical implicationsBased on the findings, commercial bank management should therefore devise ownership structure policies that are geared toward boosting their financial performance both in the short run and the long run. Second, this study recommends a minority shareholding of the state in commercial banks to deter political interference, protect investors’ wealth from erosion and allow the majority shareholders to adopt a strong corporate governance mechanism for higher financial performance. Banks with a high percentage of state ownership should consider partial privatization to improve corporate governance practices. Third, banks should adopt a managerial ownership policy limiting the proportion of equity stock held by executives to limit their powers in strategic decision-making. Fourth, this study proposes a percentage limit on the equity stock of an institutional investor to eliminate bureaucracy in strategic decision-making and protect investors’ wealth.Originality/valueThe study finding is meant to inform regulation and operation policies in the banking sector and contribute to the literature on ownership structure, especially in the banking sector.

EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGIES ON THE FINANCIAL EFFICIENCY OF COMMERCIAL BANKS

The topic of financial technologies (Fintech), which has attracted enormous interest in the last decade, has become one of the most promising niches that allow participants providing services in the payment market to improve the efficiency of financial activity systems. Financial industry players such as commercial banks have begun to pay special attention to the development of this new niche. In order to maintain or occupy higher market positions, they must take into account the potential of financial technologies and their possible exploitation by integrating new solutions into already functioning banking systems. This article aims to reveal the influence of financial technologies on the financial efficiency of commercial banks. After highlighting the importance of financial technologies for commercial banks in the theoretical part of the study, the analytical part examines the financial indicators of Lithuanian commercial banks (SEB, Swedbank, Šiaulių bankas, and Citadelė) in the period 2017–2021. Correlation and regression analysis will be used to determine the impact of financial technologies on the financial efficiency of commercial banks. The results of this study determines how financial technology impacts the financial performance of commercial banks.

Analysis of The Financial Performance of Islamic Commercial Banks Using The Sharia Conformity Method and Profitability Method

It takes a measuring tool that has been adjusted to the concept and practice of Islamic banking a measurement tool that has been adapted to the concept and practice of Islamic banking, namely by assessing the sharia complience side of Islamic banking without ignoring the profitability side. So that the Sharia Conformity and Profitability (SCnP) Model needed. The purpose of this study is to analyze the financial performance of commercial banks using SCnP in 2017-2021. The method used is descriptive quantitative with the data source of the Annual Report of Islamic Commercial Banks downloaded from the official website of each bank. The population in this study were all BUS financial reports registered in OJK. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling with criteria that Islamic commercial banks has the highest level of profitability in 2021 (6 most). The result of this study indicate that measuring the financial performance of Islamic commercial banks using the Sharia Conformity and Profitability (SCnP) method at Islamic commercial banks in Indonesia from 2017 to 2021 shows different result. 2017, 2020, and 2021 are spread across for quadrants. While in 2018 to 2019 it was spread in three quadrants, namlely Upper Left Quadrant (ULQ), Lower Right Quadrant (LRQ), and Lower Left Quadrant (LLQ).

Loan Portfolio Growth and Financial Performance of Commercial banks in Kenya

Loans comprise the single largest asset for commercial banks. To grow the bank's assets, bank managers focus on increasing the number of loans granted by the bank. The general objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of growth in loan portfolios on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study used a regression research design. The population of interest consisted of the 44 commercial banks in Kenya. A sample of 31 commercial banks was selected. The study covered a five-year period, from 2011 to 2015. Multiple-linear regression was also used in the analysis. The study found that growth in loan portfolios had a negative effect on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The effect of loan growth on the financial performance of commercial banks in subsequent years was found to be adverse. This study found that the quality of bank assets had a positive effect on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. However, the effect of liquidity management was not significant. The study found that capital adequacy had a positive effect on the financial performance of commercial banks. The effect of capital adequacy was significant. The study concluded that growth in a bank’s loan portfolio had a negative and significant effect on the financial performance of commercial banks. The study recommended that commercial banks should strategically execute their loan portfolio growth strategies so as to minimize the problem of loan losses in subsequent years

Effect of Board Size and Board Share Ownership on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya

Effect of Board Size and Board Share Ownership on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya

Risk Management and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Nigeria.

This study establishes the degree to which risk management has impacted profitability of commercial banks with the aim of contributing to improving the financial performance improvement. This study used secondary data from listed banks extracted from Central Bank of Nigeria list of financial institutions. The study was 2012 to 2021. The sample size of fourteen commercial banks in Nigeria was utilized for the study. Data were analysed using descriptive, Pearson correlation, r and Multiple linear regression (ANOVA) r statistical analysis. Findings were that the Pearson results posted significant relationships among credit risk, operational risk as measures of risks with profitability measures of net interest margin except the liquidity risk. The linear regression result indicated that Credit risk has significant effect on Net interest margin. However, there is no significant effect of liquidity and operation risk on net interest margin of commercial banks in Nigeria. The findings suggest that effective risk management strategy play a key role in commercial banks profitability in Nigeria. Therefore, this study recommended that effective risk management framework to improve financial performance.

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in South Sudan: A Survey of Literature on Internal Policies

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in South Sudan: A Survey of Literature on Internal Policies

A Survey of Literature on Suspicious Transaction Monitoring: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in South Sudan

A Survey of Literature on Suspicious Transaction Monitoring: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in South Sudan