This paper aims to evaluate the performance of A-type Turkish funds between January 2009 and November 2014. This study period coincides with the period of quantitative easing during which developing economies in financial markets have been influenced dramatically. Thanks to the increase in the...

The decline in the Credit-Deposit Ratio in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) over the years and the consequent increase in investment by RRBs in government securities and other approved securities clearly show that RRBs have deviated from their stated objective to a greater extent. In fact, RRBs are...

Notably, Africa countries have enjoyed relatively strong economic growth for the past years (decade) mainly because of impressive global demand for primary commodities. Unfortunately, Africa’s economic growth had failed to generate many good jobs and thus postponing the benefits of the...

Economic growth is reflected in SDG8 of the sustainable development goals. Financial stability has been identified as a factor promoting economic growth. However, there is little evidence on the effect of financial stability on economic growth in Nigeria. This study empirically examines the...

This study examines the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into global banking practices and their impact on financial stability, measured by the Bank to Capital Asset Ratio. Through a comprehensive literature review and data analysis, the paper highlights the...

This paper explores the critical role of the banking sector in facilitating the ecological transition through the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors. By analyzing the intersection of ESG considerations and access to credit globally, the study highlights how banks...

This paper investigates the impact of ESG divestments on the share prices of listed equities. The study employs a two-fold approach: (i) an event study analyzing divestment announcements and (ii) a panel regression covering a longer divestment period, considering the actual purchase/sale of...

This paper investigates the impact of ESG divestments on the share prices of listed equities. The study employs a two-fold approach: (i) an event study analyzing divestment announcements and (ii) a panel regression covering a longer divestment period, considering the actual purchase/sale of...

The finternet is an emerging concept in global finance. The finternet is a term used to describe financial systems that are interconnected to one another like the internet. The finternet is a vision of the financial system of the future and Africa cannot be left behind in the race to transition...