This document discusses factors that affect the profitability of commercial banks in Kenya. It provides background on the banking sector in Kenya and reviews various theories on factors that influence bank profitability. The study aimed to determine the effect of internal factors like liquidity on the profitability of commercial banks in Kenya. It employed a descriptive research design using secondary data from the annual reports of 43 commercial banks over a 5-year period from 2009 to 2013. The findings showed that liquidity had a statistically significant positive relationship with bank profitability. The document provides context on theories of bank profitability and the motivation and methodology of the study.
A nexus between liquidity & profitability a study of trading companies in sri...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that investigated the relationship between liquidity and profitability of trading companies in Sri Lanka. The study analyzed annual report data from 8 listed trading companies over a 5-year period from 2008 to 2012. Correlation and regression analyses were used to examine the nature and extent of the relationship between liquidity ratios like current ratio and quick ratio and profitability ratios like return on equity and return on assets. The findings suggest there is a significant relationship between liquidity and profitability among the sampled trading companies in Sri Lanka. However, the results may not be generalizable to non-public companies or other sectors. The document provides background on liquidity, profitability, prior studies on the relationship, and the methodology used
Liquidity, capital adequacy and operating efficiency of commercial banks in k...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a research journal article that examines the effect of liquidity and capital adequacy on the operating efficiency of commercial banks in Kenya. Specifically, it analyzes how bank liquidity ratios and capital adequacy ratios impact operational efficiency. The study found that the previous year's operational efficiency, liquid assets to short-term liabilities ratio, and total capital ratio positively and significantly affect bank operating efficiency. Regression analysis showed that 41.08% of banks' operational efficiency is explained by the study variables. Therefore, banks should focus on improving liquidity ratios and capital ratios to enhance operating efficiency.
Evaluation of the performance of banks in ghana using financial ratios a case...Alexander Decker
This document analyzes the financial performance of three major banks in Ghana (Ghana Commercial Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, and Barclays Bank Ghana) from 2005 to 2009 using financial ratios. The study finds:
1) The banks achieved high gross profit margins on average, ranging from 74-80%, indicating they made a profit of 74-80 pesewas for every 1 cedi of sales.
2) Gross profit margins generally trended downward over the period for the banks, with the largest declines occurring after 2007. This suggests decreasing profitability.
3) A comparison of gross profit margins across banks showed they performed similarly, with margins generally in the high 70s to low 80s percent range,
The Influencing Factors of Chinese Corporations’ LeverageIJAEMSJORNAL
This document analyzes the influencing factors of corporate debt leverage ratios in China using annual data from 2007 to 2018 for non-financial companies listed on China's A-share market. The empirical results find that:
1) Macroeconomic factors like GDP growth, money supply growth, and real interest rates have a significant impact on corporate debt leverage ratios.
2) Financial market factors such as the scale of social financing, financial institutions' leverage, and non-performing loan ratios also significantly impact corporate debt leverage ratios. Greater financial institution support for the real economy strengthens companies' ability to obtain debt financing.
3) Company-specific factors including profitability, size, growth, and liquidity significantly influence corporate debt
Asset liability management and commercial banks profitability in ethiopiaAlexander Decker
The document examines the effect of asset liability management (ALM) on the profitability of commercial banks in Ethiopia. It uses a statistical cost accounting (SCA) model to analyze the relationship between banks' profitability, measured by return on assets (ROA), and their balance sheet items like loans, deposits and other assets/liabilities. The analysis finds that most assets positively impact profitability while liabilities generally have a negative effect. It also incorporates macroeconomic variables like GDP growth and inflation, finding GDP has a negative influence on bank profits. The study aims to help banks and policymakers better understand factors affecting bank performance in Ethiopia's developing financial system.
This document introduces a new dataset on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to fill gaps in cross-country SME data. The summary analyzes the dataset and finds:
1) Global SME lending is estimated to be $10 trillion, with 70% in high-income countries.
2) SME loans average 13% of GDP in developed countries and 3% in developing countries.
3) Differences in SME definitions across countries do not significantly impact cross-country comparisons of SME lending volumes.
Financing Small Snterprises what Role for MicrofinanceDr Lendy Spires
The document discusses the role of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in serving small enterprises. It finds that while many MFIs are increasingly targeting small businesses, they face several challenges in doing so effectively. Key challenges include a lack of appropriate risk assessment methods tailored for small businesses, an inadequate range of financial products, and insufficient specialized staff or departments. The document suggests that in order to better serve small businesses' diverse needs, MFIs will need to strengthen their risk management, portfolio monitoring, and product offerings.
A nexus between liquidity & profitability a study of trading companies in sri...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that investigated the relationship between liquidity and profitability of trading companies in Sri Lanka. The study analyzed annual report data from 8 listed trading companies over a 5-year period from 2008 to 2012. Correlation and regression analyses were used to examine the nature and extent of the relationship between liquidity ratios like current ratio and quick ratio and profitability ratios like return on equity and return on assets. The findings suggest there is a significant relationship between liquidity and profitability among the sampled trading companies in Sri Lanka. However, the results may not be generalizable to non-public companies or other sectors. The document provides background on liquidity, profitability, prior studies on the relationship, and the methodology used
Liquidity, capital adequacy and operating efficiency of commercial banks in k...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a research journal article that examines the effect of liquidity and capital adequacy on the operating efficiency of commercial banks in Kenya. Specifically, it analyzes how bank liquidity ratios and capital adequacy ratios impact operational efficiency. The study found that the previous year's operational efficiency, liquid assets to short-term liabilities ratio, and total capital ratio positively and significantly affect bank operating efficiency. Regression analysis showed that 41.08% of banks' operational efficiency is explained by the study variables. Therefore, banks should focus on improving liquidity ratios and capital ratios to enhance operating efficiency.
Evaluation of the performance of banks in ghana using financial ratios a case...Alexander Decker
This document analyzes the financial performance of three major banks in Ghana (Ghana Commercial Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, and Barclays Bank Ghana) from 2005 to 2009 using financial ratios. The study finds:
1) The banks achieved high gross profit margins on average, ranging from 74-80%, indicating they made a profit of 74-80 pesewas for every 1 cedi of sales.
2) Gross profit margins generally trended downward over the period for the banks, with the largest declines occurring after 2007. This suggests decreasing profitability.
3) A comparison of gross profit margins across banks showed they performed similarly, with margins generally in the high 70s to low 80s percent range,
The Influencing Factors of Chinese Corporations’ LeverageIJAEMSJORNAL
This document analyzes the influencing factors of corporate debt leverage ratios in China using annual data from 2007 to 2018 for non-financial companies listed on China's A-share market. The empirical results find that:
1) Macroeconomic factors like GDP growth, money supply growth, and real interest rates have a significant impact on corporate debt leverage ratios.
2) Financial market factors such as the scale of social financing, financial institutions' leverage, and non-performing loan ratios also significantly impact corporate debt leverage ratios. Greater financial institution support for the real economy strengthens companies' ability to obtain debt financing.
3) Company-specific factors including profitability, size, growth, and liquidity significantly influence corporate debt
Asset liability management and commercial banks profitability in ethiopiaAlexander Decker
The document examines the effect of asset liability management (ALM) on the profitability of commercial banks in Ethiopia. It uses a statistical cost accounting (SCA) model to analyze the relationship between banks' profitability, measured by return on assets (ROA), and their balance sheet items like loans, deposits and other assets/liabilities. The analysis finds that most assets positively impact profitability while liabilities generally have a negative effect. It also incorporates macroeconomic variables like GDP growth and inflation, finding GDP has a negative influence on bank profits. The study aims to help banks and policymakers better understand factors affecting bank performance in Ethiopia's developing financial system.
This document introduces a new dataset on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to fill gaps in cross-country SME data. The summary analyzes the dataset and finds:
1) Global SME lending is estimated to be $10 trillion, with 70% in high-income countries.
2) SME loans average 13% of GDP in developed countries and 3% in developing countries.
3) Differences in SME definitions across countries do not significantly impact cross-country comparisons of SME lending volumes.
Financing Small Snterprises what Role for MicrofinanceDr Lendy Spires
The document discusses the role of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in serving small enterprises. It finds that while many MFIs are increasingly targeting small businesses, they face several challenges in doing so effectively. Key challenges include a lack of appropriate risk assessment methods tailored for small businesses, an inadequate range of financial products, and insufficient specialized staff or departments. The document suggests that in order to better serve small businesses' diverse needs, MFIs will need to strengthen their risk management, portfolio monitoring, and product offerings.
11.total factor productivity change of ethiopian microfinance institutions (m...Alexander Decker
This document analyzes the total factor productivity change of microfinance institutions in Ethiopia from 2004-2009 using a Malmquist productivity index approach. It finds that overall productivity increased by an average of 3.8% annually over this period. The main driver of productivity growth was a 10.1% increase in technical efficiency, as most institutions improved their management practices. However, technological change declined by 5.8%, indicating a deterioration in best practices. Overall, Ethiopian MFIs need to pursue technological progress to better achieve their dual objectives of outreach to the poor and financial sustainability.
Total factor productivity change of ethiopian microfinance institutions (mf is)Alexander Decker
This document analyzes the total factor productivity change of microfinance institutions in Ethiopia from 2004-2009 using a Malmquist productivity index approach. It finds that overall productivity increased by an average of 3.8% per year over the period. The main driver of productivity growth was a 10.1% average annual increase in technical efficiency, as most institutions improved their management practices. However, technological change declined by 5.8% on average, indicating worsening performance among the best-practice institutions. Overall, Ethiopian microfinance needs to pursue technological progress to better achieve its dual objectives of outreach to the poor and financial sustainability.
Macroeconomic and industry determinants of interest rate spread empirical evi...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examines the bank-specific, industry-specific, and macroeconomic factors that influence interest rate spreads in Ghanaian commercial banks from 1990 to 2010. The study uses data from 33 commercial banks over this 21-year period. Key findings include that interest rate spreads are significantly influenced by bank ownership, management efficiency, GDP per capita, and government securities. Government borrowing also influences spreads but has a negative effect. The paper aims to identify important determinants of interest rate spreads for central banks, commercial banks, and economic managers in Ghana.
Review on Research paper 'Determinants of Financial Performance of Commercial...Saumya Singh
This study examined the determinants of financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya from 2001-2010. It found that bank-specific factors like capital adequacy, asset quality, and management efficiency significantly impacted performance measures like return on assets and equity. However, liquidity and macroeconomic variables did not have significant effects. Additionally, the study found that ownership structure (domestic vs. foreign banks) did not moderate financial performance. Thus, internal bank management decisions were more important determinants of performance than external macroeconomic conditions.
Profitability determinants and the impact of global financial crisis a panel...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a research study that examined the determinants of profitability for Islamic banks in Malaysia from 2007 to 2010 using panel data analysis. The study found that overhead expenses, loans, deposits, technical efficiency, and bank size had a positive significant effect on profitability, while inflation had a negative effect. Capital and reserves, liquidity, bank age, GDP growth, GDP per capita, and concentration ratio did not significantly impact profitability. The study also found that Islamic bank profitability was negatively affected by the 2008 global financial crisis.
Financial Statements Analysis: Wealth Creation and Wealth Maximisation at Tel...iosrjce
Information technology revolution has gained popularity with companies’ success depending
virtually on the exchange of information. As a result, it has brought to consideration the need to create and
sustain technologies through which information can be transmitted and received, and the telecommunication
industry has been a major development. The research paper seeks to analyse the financial statements of a
telecom company to determine whether the company created wealth and suggesting ways to improve wealth
creation. Factors such as operational results, key economic variables and customer satisfaction were explored.
A questionnaire survey was employed to collect primary data. The questionnaires were distributed by hand and
some were emailed. Results of the survey were reported and customer suggestions and concerns were noted.
Secondary data was obtained from the financial statements as well as operational reviews available on the
website. Data was analysed and it was discovered that the company has revolved significantly and its
performance has improved over the years. However, it was highlighted that a lot still needs to be done.
Therefore recommendations to pave way for future studies have been suggested.
This thesis examines the impact of interest rate liberalization in 1989 and a corporate tax rate reduction in 1996 on bank net interest margins in Jordan from 1982 to 2013. It finds that the 1989 liberalization had no significant impact on margins, while the 1996 tax reduction reduced margins, but margins remained relatively high and increased over time. The study analyzes descriptive statistics and uses regression analysis to assess the effects of various bank-specific and macroeconomic factors on net interest margins. The results provide insight into determinants of margins in Jordan's banking sector and lessons for policies aiming to increase competition and efficiency.
Etude PwC sur les opérations de fusions et acquisitions dans le secteur banca...PwC France
The document discusses how banking mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are evolving in a new environment shaped by long-term trends and short-term factors. It notes that banking M&A has declined significantly since the financial crisis but will remain important for adaptation. Key drivers changing banking M&A include economic growth in emerging markets, increasing banking integration globally, ongoing regulatory reforms, and strategic shifts in goals and participants. The document then analyzes how banking M&A is evolving differently across key regions and through other transactions like loan sales.
The document discusses tax policy and incentives for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to developing countries, using Vietnam as a case study. It begins by classifying different types of tax incentives and evaluating their advantages and disadvantages. It then analyzes data on tax incentives adopted in 107 developing countries, finding that tax holidays and preferential tax rates are most common. While incentives can positively impact FDI inflows, they often result in significant lost tax revenue. The document concludes by detailing Vietnam's corporate income tax rates and incentives, which are generally competitive but may not be optimally efficient.
Reforms in the nigerian banking sector and strategies for managing human reso...Alexander Decker
The document discusses reforms in the Nigerian banking sector beginning in 2004 in response to problems like weak capital bases, poor asset quality, and weak corporate governance. It led to consolidation through mergers and acquisitions. This created challenges for human resources as banks downsized significantly. A second phase of reforms began in 2009 in response to the global financial crisis, leading to more mergers and banks being taken over by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria. Surviving bank workers faced uncertainties that could undermine the reform goals if not properly managed. The document examines strategies for managing these workers to ensure the human element of reforms is not compromised.
Profitability Determinants of Go-Public Bank in Indonesia: Empirical Evidenc...inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
This document discusses small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and their role in economic development in Nigeria. It provides background on definitions of SMEs, barriers to adoption of e-commerce among Nigerian SMEs such as costs and skills gaps, and government efforts to support SMEs through various programs and funds. The internet and mobile technologies are increasing opportunities for SMEs, but infrastructure and regulatory issues remain barriers. Overall SMEs represent most businesses and employment in Nigeria but have yet to achieve their full potential for economic growth.
SME Manufacturing Credit Risk Model Forecast Correctness and Result of ModelIOSR Journals
This document summarizes a study that analyzed financial data from 385 Thai small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to develop a logistic regression model for predicting financial distress. The study found statistically significant differences in liquidity, leverage, and profitability ratios between 37 financially distressed SMEs and 348 non-distressed SMEs. A logistic regression model using ratios related to liquidity, profitability, and financial leverage accurately classified the SMEs as financially distressed or not. The results indicate the model can help identify distressed SMEs and assist policymakers, business owners, and consultants in developing strategies to support the sustainable growth of Thai SMEs and industries.
Determinants of Banks’ Financial Performance: A Comparative Study between Nat...inventionjournals
Financial performance is one of the most critical factors having impact on the decision making of the resource providers. And thus to ensure the existence in the ever growing competitive business environment, every institution should be more concerned about the factors affecting their financial performance. This paper specially focuses on identifying the factors having impact on the financial performance of the commercial banks operating in Bangladesh. An effort has also been exerted to determine whether the extent of influence of various factors on financial performance varies with respect to local private and nationalized commercial banks. For this purpose 10 local private commercial banks (PCB) and all nationalized commercial banks (NCB) have been taken covering the period from 2008-2014. Here, data has been collected from the annual reports of the banks under consideration. To draw conclusion a multiple regression has been run by considering financial performance (profitability) as dependent variable and operating efficiency, asset utilization , liquidity, credit risk, capital adequacy and size of the company as independent variables. The study finds that asset utilization and operating efficiency have significant positive impact on banks' financial performance (profitability) whereas credit risk has significant negative impact. However, for PCBs asset utilization is the most critical factor to performance. On the other hand, result shows that in case of NCB 1 taka increase in credit risk is responsible for negative return of 0.968 taka. It is found that financial performance has no significant relationship with size and liquidity of the banks
INFORMAL SECTOR FINANCIAL CHALLENGES: A CASE OF MANUFACTURING INFORMAL SMALL ...ectijjournal
The study made an evaluation on the financial challenges in relation to manufacturing informal enterprises
(SMEs) in Harare. The research adopted the mixed research methodology. Primary data collection tools
used were: interviews and surveys. The study’s major finding was that informal small and medium
enterprises were virtually excluded from accessing working capital formal credit from established financial
institutions due to a myriad of challenges, the key challenge being none or inadequate bookkeeping
practices. Furthermore, the study revealed that The informal SMEs contribute significantly over 60% to the
Zimbabwe’s formal economy through various taxes and informal employment. The study recommended
that Ministry of Small and Medium enterprises should provide assistance in form of formal credit basing
on according records kept by informal sector.
The aims of the paper are to study the financial performance between the independent finance companies and the
integrated finance companies over the period 2001-2011.
Effect of Voluntary Disclosure on Corporate Performance of Quoted Manufacturi...ijtsrd
The objective of the study is to examine the effect of voluntary disclosure on corporate performance of quoted manufacturing companies in Nigeria. The study specifically examined the effect of voluntary disclosure on ROA, ROE, and NPM. The population of the study was drawn from manufacturing firms quoted on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. financial year. The study was based on secondary sources of data, collected from annual financial reports. The study used content analysis to analyse the voluntary disclosure items. The study finds that voluntary disclosure has a significant negative effect on profitability return on assets, return on equity and net profit margin . The study therefore recommends, among others, manufacturing firms to enhance voluntary disclosure based on a cost benefit analysis of such, and also, help “bridge the gap†between financial numbers and the true economics underlying the company’s transaction. Voluntary disclosure is also recommended as a medium to curtail the shenanigans of earnings management. Ikemefuna, Victor C. | Onuora, J. K. "Effect of Voluntary Disclosure on Corporate Performance of Quoted Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-4 , June 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.compapers/ijtsrd42600.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.commanagement/accounting-and-finance/42600/effect-of-voluntary-disclosure-on-corporate-performance-of-quoted-manufacturing-companies-in-nigeria/ikemefuna-victor-c
Determinants of banks’ profitability in a developing economyAlexander Decker
This document investigates the factors that affect bank profitability in Tanzania. It uses a fixed effects regression model on panel data from 23 banks over the period of 2009 to 2013. The empirical results show that bank-specific factors, which are influenced by bank management decisions, significantly impact bank profitability in Tanzania. However, macroeconomic factors do not seem to significantly affect bank profitability. Therefore, bank profitability in Tanzania is mainly influenced by internal management decisions, while external macroeconomic conditions have an insignificant effect. The study aims to provide insight to policymakers and bank managers on how to improve long-term profitability.
The Corporate Social Responsibility Strategies and Activities Employed By the...iosrjce
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) playa an increasingly important role in business success
today, and economic, political, and social factors are shaping CSR strategies around the world. Approached
strategically, CSR has the potential to generate opportunity, innovation and competitive advantage for
organizations while solving pressing social problems. The study explored the effectiveness of CSR strategies on
organizational performance by ascertaining whether responsibility towards primary stakeholders influences the
financial and non-financial performance of commercial banks. The author focused on the Equity Bank in Kenya.
Content analysis of the Bank’s financial reports between the years 2006 and 2012 was done to ascertain the
relationship between CSR and performance of the Bank. The establishment of EGF, a fully fledged subsidiary of
Equity Bank, to handle all aspects of social responsibility for the Bank is a clear attestation of how important
and serious the institution considers CSR in their day-to-day operations. The categorization of the CSR
strategies into thematic areas showed that, to the Eank, social responsibility is not just a philanthropic deed to
society but a strategic tool for furtherance of business objectives, including stakeholder relationships. The study
recommended the need for organizations to be more inclusive and participatory among all the stakeholders at
all levels of implementation as well as further research to determine the level at which CSR impacts on
performance and the influence of prior organizational performance on social responsibility.
An analysis of loan portfolio management on organization profitability case o...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a research study that investigated the determinants of profitability among commercial banks in Kenya. Specifically, it examined the impact of loan portfolio management, interest expenses, and administrative costs on bank profitability.
The introduction provides background on the important role of banks in financing economic activity and intermediating funds. It also discusses previous research that has identified various internal and external factors that influence bank profitability, including capital ratios, loan loss provisions, interest rates, and expense control.
The document then reviews literature related to the factors being studied - loan portfolio and its relationship to bank liquidity and risk/profit tradeoffs, how interest rates impact bank revenues and yields, and the link between administrative costs and managerial
11.total factor productivity change of ethiopian microfinance institutions (m...Alexander Decker
This document analyzes the total factor productivity change of microfinance institutions in Ethiopia from 2004-2009 using a Malmquist productivity index approach. It finds that overall productivity increased by an average of 3.8% annually over this period. The main driver of productivity growth was a 10.1% increase in technical efficiency, as most institutions improved their management practices. However, technological change declined by 5.8%, indicating a deterioration in best practices. Overall, Ethiopian MFIs need to pursue technological progress to better achieve their dual objectives of outreach to the poor and financial sustainability.
Total factor productivity change of ethiopian microfinance institutions (mf is)Alexander Decker
This document analyzes the total factor productivity change of microfinance institutions in Ethiopia from 2004-2009 using a Malmquist productivity index approach. It finds that overall productivity increased by an average of 3.8% per year over the period. The main driver of productivity growth was a 10.1% average annual increase in technical efficiency, as most institutions improved their management practices. However, technological change declined by 5.8% on average, indicating worsening performance among the best-practice institutions. Overall, Ethiopian microfinance needs to pursue technological progress to better achieve its dual objectives of outreach to the poor and financial sustainability.
Macroeconomic and industry determinants of interest rate spread empirical evi...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examines the bank-specific, industry-specific, and macroeconomic factors that influence interest rate spreads in Ghanaian commercial banks from 1990 to 2010. The study uses data from 33 commercial banks over this 21-year period. Key findings include that interest rate spreads are significantly influenced by bank ownership, management efficiency, GDP per capita, and government securities. Government borrowing also influences spreads but has a negative effect. The paper aims to identify important determinants of interest rate spreads for central banks, commercial banks, and economic managers in Ghana.
Review on Research paper 'Determinants of Financial Performance of Commercial...Saumya Singh
This study examined the determinants of financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya from 2001-2010. It found that bank-specific factors like capital adequacy, asset quality, and management efficiency significantly impacted performance measures like return on assets and equity. However, liquidity and macroeconomic variables did not have significant effects. Additionally, the study found that ownership structure (domestic vs. foreign banks) did not moderate financial performance. Thus, internal bank management decisions were more important determinants of performance than external macroeconomic conditions.
Profitability determinants and the impact of global financial crisis a panel...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a research study that examined the determinants of profitability for Islamic banks in Malaysia from 2007 to 2010 using panel data analysis. The study found that overhead expenses, loans, deposits, technical efficiency, and bank size had a positive significant effect on profitability, while inflation had a negative effect. Capital and reserves, liquidity, bank age, GDP growth, GDP per capita, and concentration ratio did not significantly impact profitability. The study also found that Islamic bank profitability was negatively affected by the 2008 global financial crisis.
Financial Statements Analysis: Wealth Creation and Wealth Maximisation at Tel...iosrjce
Information technology revolution has gained popularity with companies’ success depending
virtually on the exchange of information. As a result, it has brought to consideration the need to create and
sustain technologies through which information can be transmitted and received, and the telecommunication
industry has been a major development. The research paper seeks to analyse the financial statements of a
telecom company to determine whether the company created wealth and suggesting ways to improve wealth
creation. Factors such as operational results, key economic variables and customer satisfaction were explored.
A questionnaire survey was employed to collect primary data. The questionnaires were distributed by hand and
some were emailed. Results of the survey were reported and customer suggestions and concerns were noted.
Secondary data was obtained from the financial statements as well as operational reviews available on the
website. Data was analysed and it was discovered that the company has revolved significantly and its
performance has improved over the years. However, it was highlighted that a lot still needs to be done.
Therefore recommendations to pave way for future studies have been suggested.
This thesis examines the impact of interest rate liberalization in 1989 and a corporate tax rate reduction in 1996 on bank net interest margins in Jordan from 1982 to 2013. It finds that the 1989 liberalization had no significant impact on margins, while the 1996 tax reduction reduced margins, but margins remained relatively high and increased over time. The study analyzes descriptive statistics and uses regression analysis to assess the effects of various bank-specific and macroeconomic factors on net interest margins. The results provide insight into determinants of margins in Jordan's banking sector and lessons for policies aiming to increase competition and efficiency.
Etude PwC sur les opérations de fusions et acquisitions dans le secteur banca...PwC France
The document discusses how banking mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are evolving in a new environment shaped by long-term trends and short-term factors. It notes that banking M&A has declined significantly since the financial crisis but will remain important for adaptation. Key drivers changing banking M&A include economic growth in emerging markets, increasing banking integration globally, ongoing regulatory reforms, and strategic shifts in goals and participants. The document then analyzes how banking M&A is evolving differently across key regions and through other transactions like loan sales.
The document discusses tax policy and incentives for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to developing countries, using Vietnam as a case study. It begins by classifying different types of tax incentives and evaluating their advantages and disadvantages. It then analyzes data on tax incentives adopted in 107 developing countries, finding that tax holidays and preferential tax rates are most common. While incentives can positively impact FDI inflows, they often result in significant lost tax revenue. The document concludes by detailing Vietnam's corporate income tax rates and incentives, which are generally competitive but may not be optimally efficient.
Reforms in the nigerian banking sector and strategies for managing human reso...Alexander Decker
The document discusses reforms in the Nigerian banking sector beginning in 2004 in response to problems like weak capital bases, poor asset quality, and weak corporate governance. It led to consolidation through mergers and acquisitions. This created challenges for human resources as banks downsized significantly. A second phase of reforms began in 2009 in response to the global financial crisis, leading to more mergers and banks being taken over by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria. Surviving bank workers faced uncertainties that could undermine the reform goals if not properly managed. The document examines strategies for managing these workers to ensure the human element of reforms is not compromised.
Profitability Determinants of Go-Public Bank in Indonesia: Empirical Evidenc...inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
This document discusses small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and their role in economic development in Nigeria. It provides background on definitions of SMEs, barriers to adoption of e-commerce among Nigerian SMEs such as costs and skills gaps, and government efforts to support SMEs through various programs and funds. The internet and mobile technologies are increasing opportunities for SMEs, but infrastructure and regulatory issues remain barriers. Overall SMEs represent most businesses and employment in Nigeria but have yet to achieve their full potential for economic growth.
SME Manufacturing Credit Risk Model Forecast Correctness and Result of ModelIOSR Journals
This document summarizes a study that analyzed financial data from 385 Thai small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to develop a logistic regression model for predicting financial distress. The study found statistically significant differences in liquidity, leverage, and profitability ratios between 37 financially distressed SMEs and 348 non-distressed SMEs. A logistic regression model using ratios related to liquidity, profitability, and financial leverage accurately classified the SMEs as financially distressed or not. The results indicate the model can help identify distressed SMEs and assist policymakers, business owners, and consultants in developing strategies to support the sustainable growth of Thai SMEs and industries.
Determinants of Banks’ Financial Performance: A Comparative Study between Nat...inventionjournals
Financial performance is one of the most critical factors having impact on the decision making of the resource providers. And thus to ensure the existence in the ever growing competitive business environment, every institution should be more concerned about the factors affecting their financial performance. This paper specially focuses on identifying the factors having impact on the financial performance of the commercial banks operating in Bangladesh. An effort has also been exerted to determine whether the extent of influence of various factors on financial performance varies with respect to local private and nationalized commercial banks. For this purpose 10 local private commercial banks (PCB) and all nationalized commercial banks (NCB) have been taken covering the period from 2008-2014. Here, data has been collected from the annual reports of the banks under consideration. To draw conclusion a multiple regression has been run by considering financial performance (profitability) as dependent variable and operating efficiency, asset utilization , liquidity, credit risk, capital adequacy and size of the company as independent variables. The study finds that asset utilization and operating efficiency have significant positive impact on banks' financial performance (profitability) whereas credit risk has significant negative impact. However, for PCBs asset utilization is the most critical factor to performance. On the other hand, result shows that in case of NCB 1 taka increase in credit risk is responsible for negative return of 0.968 taka. It is found that financial performance has no significant relationship with size and liquidity of the banks
INFORMAL SECTOR FINANCIAL CHALLENGES: A CASE OF MANUFACTURING INFORMAL SMALL ...ectijjournal
The study made an evaluation on the financial challenges in relation to manufacturing informal enterprises
(SMEs) in Harare. The research adopted the mixed research methodology. Primary data collection tools
used were: interviews and surveys. The study’s major finding was that informal small and medium
enterprises were virtually excluded from accessing working capital formal credit from established financial
institutions due to a myriad of challenges, the key challenge being none or inadequate bookkeeping
practices. Furthermore, the study revealed that The informal SMEs contribute significantly over 60% to the
Zimbabwe’s formal economy through various taxes and informal employment. The study recommended
that Ministry of Small and Medium enterprises should provide assistance in form of formal credit basing
on according records kept by informal sector.
The aims of the paper are to study the financial performance between the independent finance companies and the
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Assessing the effect of liquidity on profitability of commercial banks in kenya
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Assessing the effect of liquidity on profitability of commercial
banks in Kenya
Sarah Nabalayo Lukorito 1
, Willy Muturi 2
, Andrew S. Nyang’au 3
, Dennis Nyamasege 4*
1&2. School of Human Resource Development, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology,
Department of Commerce and Economic Studies, P.O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi.
3. School of Business and Economics, Marist International University Constituent College of Catholic
University of East Africa, Department of Commerce and Economic Studies, P.O. Box 4500-00200, Nairobi
4. Faculty of Commerce ,Kisii University, Department of Accounting and Finance, P.O. Box 408-40200 Kisii.
* E mail okaridennis@yahoo.com
Abstract
The financial sector in Kenya is dominated by commercial banks which have reported significant growth and
improved financial performance. Despite the growth, the sector still faces many challenges including stiff
competition from within, MFIS, mortgage firms and SACCOs and competition over the last few years resulting
from increased innovations in the market. In order to survive and remain competitive they need to be profitable
since a profitable banking sector is better able to withstand negative shocks. This study therefore was motivated
by the fact that commercial banks need to understand the internal factors which they can manipulate to their
advantage to maximize profits. The study will aid commercial banks to maintain a certain minimum balance of
cash to enable them maximize the returns. The study determined the effect of internal factors on profitability of
commercial banks in Kenya particularly the banks liquidity. The study employed a descriptive research design
incorporating panel data. All the 43 Commercial banks in Kenya formed the population and a census was done
over a period of 5 years from 2009 to 2013 due to availability of data. This study used secondary data obtained
from the annual published financial statements which were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Internal factor was Liquidity, while Profitability was measured using ROA ratios. The findings of the study show
that all the variables Liquidity, has statistically significant and positive relationship with banks’ profitability. This
study recommends that banks should invest heavily in assets if substantial gains have to be realized, maintain
adequate liquidity levels though in the form of short term marketable securities in order to realize profits and
aggressively identify viable investment opportunities and link such opportunities to customer deposits.
Keywords: Liquidity, profitability, commercial banks, financial performance
1. INTRODUCTION
Profits are a necessity and a goal for many firms. Finance managers mostly direct their efforts to this goal in
order to grow shareholders’ worth and survive. The role of commercial banks has remained central in financing
economic activities in the various segments of the markets (Munyambonera,2010).In order to do so they need to
remain profitable (Ongore and Kusa, 2013). Therefore profits are not only a result, but also a necessity for
successful banking in a period of growing competition on financial markets. Profit is the essential prerequisite of
a competitive banking institution and the cheapest source of funds. Bank profits provide an important source of
equity especially if re-invested into the business. This should lead to safe banks, and as such high profits could
promote financial stability (Olweny and Shipho, 2011).
The understanding of firm profitability was advanced by earlier models that predicted which firms will earn high
rates of return and how those rates can be sustained in a world in which profits attract entry. The main theories
originated in the field of industrial organization (IO). IO theories the Market Power (MP) and Efficiency
Structure (ES) were applied on performance of banks (Athanasoglou et al, 2006). Theoretical analysis shows that
MP theory assumes bank profitability is a function of external market factors and the ES hypothesis posits that
banks earn high profits because they are more efficient than others (Olweny and Shipho, 2011).The structure–
conduct–performance (SCP) under the MP dominated IO in1970’s until the early 1980’s held that market
structure (the number and size distribution of firms in an industry) determines market conduct (the way in which
the firms in that industry interact), which in turn determines firm performance (profitability). These theories
emphasize the structure of the market in which the firm operates, the firm’s share of that market, the firm’s risk
class, and the resource scarcity (Slade, 2003).
In US studies indicate that competitive process reduces positions of abnormal profitability, albeit this is not
immediate. There is also evidence that changes in regulation enacted during the 1990s affected both the level and
persistence of bank profitability. The financial crisis of 2007-2010 appears to have resulted in an increase in the
persistence of bank profitability (McMillan et al, 2010).US commercial banks in 2012 recorded their highest
annual profits since the 2008 financial crisis even as they saw a slight decline in net income for the last quarter
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sector of the country and have also encouraged private banks to enter and expand their operations in the industry
(Lelissa, 2007). Despite these changes, currently, the banking industry in Ethiopia is characterized by operational
inefficiency, little and insufficient competition and perhaps can be distinguished by its market concentration
towards the big government owned commercial bank and having undiversified ownership structure. The
existence of less efficiency and little & insufficient competition in the country’s banking industry is a clear
indicator of relatively poor performance of the sector compared to the developed world financial institutions
(Abera, 2012)
Banks’ performance in Nigeria as noted by Obamuyi, (2013) over the last decade remained unimpressive. The
profit before tax (PBT) of the banks fluctuated, especially between 2002 and 2005, and has declined
progressively since 2008. For instance, the profit before tax which was 80.8% in2000 fell dramatically and
recorded a loss of 13.95%. Although PBT peaked at287.62%in 2007, it nose-dived to 49.14% in 2008 (Obamuyi,
2012); opportunities for banks in Nigeria to make profits are gradually reducing. The declining profits could
have been caused by the global economic crises, the festering crises in the banking sector and the fact that some
of the criteria usually employed to measure the performance of the banks have been compromised by the Central
Bank of Nigeria. The study noted that, only banks with well conceptualized lending and credit administration
policies and procedures can survive the emerging competition.
The role of commercial banks has remained central in financing economic activities in the various segments of
the markets especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. Both external as well as domestic factors have contributed to
growth in performance of SSA banks in the last two decades (Kiganda, 2014). (Munyambonera, 2010) indicated
substantial gaps in service delivery to private agents in SSA banks constraints being high levels of credit risk to
private agents, poor quality loans, limited and or inadequate capitalization, operational inefficiencies, higher
incidences of non-performing loans, higher levels of liquidity risk; among others.
Profitability is driven by the ability of a bank in generating sufficient earnings or in lowering operational cost,
implying being more efficient. It is measured by ratios (firm's returns on asset, ROA, return on equity, ROE, and
net interest margin, NIM.) that summarize large quantities of financial data and to make qualitative judgment
about the firm’s profitability (Velnampy and Niresh, 2012).ROA is a ratio of Income to its total asset. It indicates
the efficiency of the management of a company in generating net income from all the resources of the institution
(Khrawish, 2011).Bank profitability is a function of internal and external factors. Internal factors include bank-
specific; while external factors include both industry-specific and macroeconomic factors (Al-Tamimi,
2010).Internal factors are within the scope of the bank and influenced by the internal decisions of management
and board. They differ from bank to bank. These include capital size, size of deposit liabilities, size and
composition of credit portfolio, interest rate policy, labor productivity, and state of information technology, risk
level, management quality, bank size, ownership and the like(Ongore and Kusa, 2013)
1.1.1 Banking industry in Kenya
The banking environment in Kenya has, for the past decade, undergone many regulatory and financial reforms
(Olweny and Shipho, 2011). Banks dominate the financial sector in Kenya (Kiganda, 2014) and as such the
process of financial intermediation in the country depends heavily on commercial banks (Kamau, 2009).Kenyan
financial institutions are licensed and regulated pursuant to the provisions of the Banking Act and the regulations
and prudential guidelines issued by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) as mandated under the Banking Act (Cap
488) as well as Basel III. These banks are affected by both the external and internal factors. Bank-specific factors
have a statistically significant impact on their profitability (Olweny and Shipho, 2011). In a country where the
financial sector is dominant any failure in the sector has an immense implication on the economic growth of the
country due to the fact that any bankruptcy that could happen in the sector has a contagion effect that can lead to
bank runs, crises and bring overall financial crisis and economic tribulations. (Ongore and Kusa, 2013).As at
December 2012, Kenya had a total of 43 Commercial banks (CBK annual supervisory report, 2012).As part of
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its function, CBK moved to gradually raise bank capital levels by 2012 and to tightly monitor the operations of
banks so as to ensure that Kenyan banks are more efficient in their operations while at the same time being
profitable.CBK annual report (2013) showed that the banking sector registered enhanced performance during the
period ended December 2013. The sector recorded a 16.6 percent growth in pre-tax profits during the year. Total
net assets and total deposits recorded growth rates of 16.0 percent and 13.3 percent respectively. Despite the
growth in the Kenyan banking sector, the sector still faces many challenges including stiff competition from
MFIS, mortgage firms and SACCOs and competition over the last few years resulting from increased
innovations in the market, specifically from the emergence of M-Payments and E-Payments (Maina and Muturi,
2013), coupled with adherence to the CBK stringent regulations.
Commercial banks are quite important in an economy as intermediaries; they channel funds from depositors to
investors continuously. They can do so, if they generate necessary income to cover their operational cost they
incur in the due course, that is, for sustainable intermediation function, banks need to be profitable (Ongore and
Kusa, 2013).To survive in this sector profits are inevitable. Little study has focused on how internal factors affect
commercial banks’ profitability in Kenya. Ongore and Kusa (2013) studied Determinants of Financial
Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya; Kiganda2014) studied the Effect of Macroeconomic Factors on
Commercial Banks Profitability in Kenya: Case of Equity Bank Limited. Although (Olweny and Shipho,2011)
studied the effects of banking specific factors on the profitability of commercial banks in Kenya, the variables
used ; Capital adequacy, Asset quality, liquidity, operational cost, efficiency and income diversification in the
study were not exhaustive. Therefore this study aimed at determining the effect of internal factors on profitability
of commercial banks in Kenya.
2.2 Literature Review
2.2.1. Market Power Theory
Industrial Organization (IO) theories; the Market Power (MP) and Efficiency Structure (ES) theories were
applied in the early studies on performance of banks (Athanasoglou et al, 2006). There are two distinct
approaches within the MP theory; the Structure-Conduct-Performance (SCP) and the Relative Market Power
hypothesis (RMP).The structure–conduct–performance (SCP) paradigm that dominated IO until the early 1980s
held that market structure (the number and size distribution of firms in an industry) determines market conduct
(the way in which the firms in that industry interact), which in turn determines firm performance (profitability).
Academics from that tradition claimed that market structure was principally influenced by technological factors
such as economies of scale and scope, and that the existence of high profit levels in an industry was evidence
that the firms in that industry possessed monopoly power (Slade, 2003).Researchers in the SCP tradition, which
was principally an attempt to assess empirical regularities, often based their assessments on cross-sectional data
for markets (usually Standard Industrial Classifications or SICs). Typically, they regressed average profit rates on
a number of market–wide variables such as indices of horizontal concentration, measures of economies of scale
and other barriers to entry, and R&D and advertising intensities. The relationship between market structure and
firm profitability was generally found to be positive but not necessarily strong. That literature, which is vast,
came under attack in the early 1980s on both theoretical and empirical fronts. Among other things, empiricists
pointed out that all of the variables were potentially endogenous and that the models therefore produced
correlations that could not be given a structural or causal interpretation (Slade, 2003). In addition, broad SICs
were not really markets, either because they were defined too broadly and contained firms that operated in
industries with very different structures, or because the firms that were assigned to each SIC had substantial
operations in other SICs. Finally, the accounting data that were typically used to measure profitability were
thought to be poor proxies for economic profits (Slade, 2003). Unlike the SCP, the RMP hypothesis posits that
bank profitability is influenced by market share. It assumes that only large banks with differentiated products can
influence prices and increase profits. They are able to exercise market power and earn non-competitive profits.
Theoretical analysis shows that MP theory assumes bank profitability is a function of external market factors
(Olweny and Shipho, 2011)
2.2.2Efficiency Structure theory
ES assume that bank profitability is influenced by internal efficiencies. It posits that banks earn high profits
because they are more efficient than others (Olweny and Shipho, 2011).There are also two distinct approaches
within the ES; the X-efficiency and Scale–efficiency hypothesis. According to the X-efficiency approach, more
efficient firms are more profitable because of their lower costs. Such firms tend to gain larger market shares,
which may manifest in higher levels on market concentration, but without any causal relationship from
concentration to profitability (Athanasoglou et al, 2006). The scale approach emphasizes economies of scale
rather than differences in management or production technology. Larger firms can obtain lower unit cost and
higher profits through economies of scale. This enables large firms to acquire market shares, which may manifest
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in higher concentration and then profitability. ES and Portfolio theory largely assume that bank performance is
influence by internal efficiencies and managerial decisions(Olweny and Shipho, 2011)
2.2.3 Modigliani-Miller theorem
The balance sheet structure could also influence banks’ profitability; in this context, the equity-to-asset ratio is
an important balance sheet ratio that received much attention. (Omerren Van, 2011).For this ratio, theoretical
explanations assume different signs of the relationship with profitability. According to the Modigliani-Miller
theorem there exists no relationship between the capital structure (debt or equity financing) and the market value
of a bank (Modigliani and Miller, 1958). In this context, there does not exist a relationship between the equity-
to-asset ratio and funding costs or profitability. Nevertheless, as this chapter already mentioned the agency
problem, information asymmetry and transaction costs distort Modigliani-Miller’s perfect market. Thus, when
the perfect market does not hold there could be a possible explanations for a negative relationship. Financing
theory suggest that increasing risks, by increasing leverage and thus lowering the equity-to-asset ratio (increasing
leverage), leads to a higher expected return as entities will only take on more risks when expected returns will
increase; otherwise, increasing risks have no benefits. This theoretical explanation is known as the risk-return
trade off. (Omerren Van,2011)
Abera, (2012) studied Factors Affecting Profitability; An Empirical Study on Ethiopian Banking Industry. This
study examined the bank-specific, industry-specific and macro-economic factors affecting bank profitability for
a total of eight commercial banks in Ethiopia, covering the period of 2000-2011 using a mixed methods research
approach by combining documentary analysis and in-depth interviews. Target population constituted all
commercial banks registered by NBE and considering availability of 12 years data, eight banks were sampled for
study. The study noted that despite the findings of the regression analysis that the impact of liquidity was
negligible, the result of the interview revealed that the liquidity of banks was one of the major determinants of
Ethiopian banks profitability. But, the output of the regression analysis and the interview were in agreement in
relation to the direction of the effect of liquidity as far as both of them proved the existence of negative or
inverse relationship between liquidity and profitability of Ethiopian banks. The study concluded that the impact
of Ethiopian banks’ liquidity on their performance remains ambiguous and further research is required.
Sufian, (2011) examined the determinants of profitability of Korean banking sector, in which bank-specific and
macroeconomic determinants were evaluated. By employing unbalanced bank level panel data, the period
considered was 1992-2003. The empirical results revealed that liquidity level, significantly affect banks’
profitability, similar results were noted for diversification, credit risk, business cycle, and industry concentration
variables. These results concurred with Dang (2011) who concluded that adequate level of liquidity is positively
related with bank profitability and contradicted a study by Ongore and Kusa (2013) which reported insignificant
relationship between liquidity and bank profitability.
Lartey1 et al, (2013) sought to find out the relationship between the liquidity and the profitability of banks listed
on the Ghana Stock Exchange. The study sought to describe the relationship between the liquidity and the
profitability of banks listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange using a target population of 9 commercial banks listed
on the Ghana Stock Exchange and a sample of 7 banks. Purposive sampling technique was used. In conclusion,
both the liquidity and the profitability levels of the listed banks were decreasing within the period 2005-2010.
There was a very weak positive relationship between the liquidity and the profitability of the listed banks. These
findings support Munther et al., (2013) in the case of Jordanian banks. When banks hold adequate liquid assets,
their profitability would improve. Adequate liquidity helps the bank minimize liquidity risk and financial crises.
The bank can absorb any possible unforeseen financial position. However, if liquid assets are held excessively,
profitability could diminish because they have no or little interest generating capacity. The opportunity cost of
holding lowreturn assets would eventually outweigh the benefit of any increase in the bank’s liquidity resiliency
as perceived by funding markets (Mashhad, 2012)
3.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
A linear regression model of the form y=a+bx was used to determine the effect of liquidity on the banks
profitability. Table 4.5 indicates the results;
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Table 4.5 Coefficients of Liquidity
Unstandardized
coefficients
Standardized
coefficients
Model B Std Error Beta T Sig
1.Constant -6.620 1.109 -5.971 .000
Liquidity .105 .012 .863 9.036 .000
The regression equation was y=-6.62 +0.105x.This means that an increase in liquidity level by 1 shilling
increases profitability by sh.0.105.The standardized beta value of 0.863 indicates that an increase in liquidity by
1% causes an increase in profitability by 86.3%
4.3.1 Testing Hypothesis
The calculated t value was 9.036 while the critical table value at 5% level of significance is 6.314.Therefore the
null hypothesis that there is no significant effect of liquidity on profitability is rejected-values shows a value of
0.000 which is less than 0.05 significance level, indicating that liquidity level has a significant effect on the
profitability levels of the bank.
F-value was obtained based on ANOVA to test goodness of fit of the regression model. Table 4.6 shows the
results.
Table 4.6 Liquidity ANOVA
Model Sum of squares Df Mean square F Sig
1.Regression 17.790 1 17.790 81.65 0.000
Residual 6.101 28 0.218
Total 23.891 29
The F-value of 81.65 is substantially a high value showing that the model is good and can hold. The p-value of
0.000 in the table 4.6 above is less than 0.05 significance level, thus the model is a valid model.
The r square value from table 4.7 below indicates that a change in liquidity level causes variation in profitability
by 74.5% when all other factors are held constant.
Table 4.7 Model summary of Liquidity
Model R R square Adjusted R square Std Error of
estimate
1 .863 .745 .738 .46678
The findings indicate that liquidity has a significant effect on profitability levels of the bank. This implies that
firms with high liquidity levels have higher profit levels. This can be attributed to the bank’s ability to settle
short term liabilities and other operational expenses thus facilitating better service delivery to its clients.
The finding confirms the works of Sufian (2011) who examined the determinants of Korean banking sector
where bank-specific and macroeconomic determinants were evaluated. The findings revealed that liquidity levels
significantly affect the bank’s profitability. The research finding in this work also concurred with Dang (2011)
who concluded that adequate level of liquidity is positively related with bank profitability.
However the findings of Ongore and Kusa (2013) contradicted these findings by indicating that the relationship
between liquidity and bank profitability was insignificant.
4.6 Multi-linear Regression Model
The researcher incorporated other factors affecting the profitability of a firm and run a multi-linear regression
model for these variables including liquidity status of the bank. Therefore to analyze the effect of bank size,
liquidity, deposit liability and banking risk on profitability of commercial banks a multi-linear regression model
of the form
Y=a+b1x1+b2x2+b3x3+b4x4+eiwasused. The results were as shown in table 4.14 below
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Table 4.14 Multi linear Regression coefficients
Unstandardized
coefficients
Standardized
coefficients
Model B Std Error Beta T sig
1 constant -10.253 1.286 -7.972 .000
Bank size .445 .102 .313 4.370 .000
Liquidity .054 .011 .445 4.945 .000
Deposit
Liability
1.127 .571 .128 4.974 .000
Banking risk .129 1.911 .080 3.067 .000
The model was therefore Y = -10.253 + 0.445X1 + 0.054X2 + 1.127X3 + 0.129X4
The beta values indicate that 31.3% of the variation in commercial banks profitability can be explained by
variation in bank size while 44.5% of the variation can be explained by change in liquidity. The variation in
profitability can also be explained by the variation in Deposit Liability to an extent of 12.8% while 8% of the
variation in commercial banks profitability can be explained by the change in banking risk. This indicate that
liquidity has the greatest effect on profitability of commercial banks and this could be attributed to the fact that
commercial banks require higher liquidity levels in order to satisfy the customer cash needs which are commonly
on random demand.
The ANOVA table 4.15 below indicates that the F-value of the model was 143.828 which was significantly high
indicating that the multi linear regression model is a good model. Equally the P- values showed a value of 0.000
which is less than 0.05significance level. This as well indicate that the model is good and can hold
Table 4.15 Multi linear Regression ANOVA
Model Sum of squares df Mean square F Sig
1 Regression 22.896 4 5.724 143.828 .000
Residual .995 25 .040
Total 23.891 29
The value of r square when all variables were operating at the same time was 95.8%.This demonstrates that
95.8% variation in profitability of commercial banks can be explained by the variations in bank size, liquidity,
deposit liability and banking risk. Other factors that affect profitability would explain 4.2%of the profitability
variation.
Table 4.16 Multi linear Regression Model summary
Model R R square Adjusted R square Std Error of the
estimate
1 .979 .958 .952 .19949
4.0 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The second objective sought to determine the effect of liquidity levels on profitability of commercial banks. The
standardized beta value indicated that an increase in liquidity by 1%causes an increase in profitability by
86.3%.Also, other factors held constant 74.5% of the variation in profitability can be explained by change in
banks liquidity levels. The findings showed that liquidity has a significant effect on the profitability levels of
commercial banks.
The study noted that liquidity of banks was one of the major determinants of Kenyan banks profitability. This is
the case because adequate liquidity helps the bank minimize liquidity risk and financial crises. The bank can
absorb any possible unforeseen financial position. The effect on profitability is higher when the liquid assets are
not held exclusively, because exclusive liquid assets have no or little interest generating capacity. Also the
opportunity cost of holding low return assets would eventually outweigh the benefit of any increase in the banks
liquidity resiliency as perceived by funding markets, Mashhad (2012).
Liquidity has a significant effect on profitability, however when liquid assets are held exclusively they generate
little or no interest at all. The study recommends that banks should maintain adequate liquidity levels though in
the form of short term marketable securities in order to realize profits for the banks.
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