When default losses elevate borrowing costs, expanding credit cannot stabilize the economy because default rates feed back to lending rates through bank balance sheets. Asset management companies (AMCs) break this loop by purchasing nonperforming loans at their long-run recovery values, thereby...

The paper empirically analyses the factors responsible for non-performing assets (NPAs) in India's banks, with a focus on bank-specific factors or determinants. Panel estimation of a total sample of 43 Indian banks, comprising 20 public sector banks (PSBs), 18 domestic private banks, and 5...

This study revisits the macroeconomic determinants of non-performing loans using a deep neural network (DNN). We present the proposed DNN as a methodological framework that combines deep learning techniques and causal inference methods. We employ a rigorous triple-validation methodology that...

Banks in the United States face persistent challenges from non-performing loans (NPLs), despite conducting thorough client evaluations before issuing loans. To mitigate the impact of NPLs and support both local and global growth, banks must adopt effective risk management strategies. This study...

The significant increase in non-performing loans (NPLs) during the escalating recession of the Greek economy motivates us to study the predictive power of credit rating models in periods of economic shocks. In parallel, we examined the responsibilities of bank management in the expansion of NPLs...

High and volatile inflation over a long haul is detrimental to an economy, particularly to a country's financial sector. While most studies suggest a positive relationship between inflation and bank profitability, others argue for a negative impact. As such, it is evident that the impact of...

Over the past decade, the debate on the microeconomic effects of financial inclusion has intensified, with a growing body of research exploring how access to financial services impacts banks' behaviors. Studying the effect of financial inclusion on bank risk is crucial because it helps...

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has faced challenges like political instability and economic fluctuations, which have impacted non-performing loans (NPL) levels. At the same time, over the years, reforms and regulations have encouraged stronger board structures to enhance...

This study investigates the relationship between ownership structure (foreign and domestic) and bank risk-taking over the period 2014-2022. The analysis includes 66 banks operating in the GCC, divided into 44 domestically owned, and 22 foreign-owned banks. The research examines the relationship...

This article presents a literature review of bank non-performing loans (NPLs) research around the world and suggests directions for future research.The study used the thematic and bibliometric literature review methodologies to present a review of the recent NPL literature that have emerged...

In a situation where the number of non-performing loans (NPLs) increases, lenders may raise interest rates to compensate for potential losses, and the amount of credit granted in the market may decrease, leading to credit rationing. Such actions may become vital based on their potential...

This study examines the effectiveness of internal corporate governance mechanisms (ICGMs) in managing non-performing loans (NPLs) in listed banks within an emerging economy, specifically Bangladesh. We focus on addressing dynamic endogenous bias, which has often been overlooked in prior studies....

This study examines the short-run dynamics between interest rates and non-performing loans (NPLs) in Ghana's banking sector, with particular emphasis on how fluctuations in lending rates influence credit risk and financial stability. Using quarterly data spanning 2008 to 2023, the study applies...

Research background: The rapid expansion in recent fintech innovations has garnered researchers' attention to evaluate its influence on the banking industry. Purpose: In this quest, the current study conducts an interaction analysis to measure the impact of the fintech era on Indian banking...

Purpose: This study investigates the impact of control of corruption (COC) on nonperforming loans (NPLs) in South Asian countries. Methodology: The present study selected three South Asian countries (Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh) from 2000 to 2019. Further, the current research employed the...

This study focuses on the pandemic phase when the U.S. economy dealt with significant economic recessionary pressures due to widespread, prolonged social mobility restraints. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) promptly pursued expansionary policies, such as lowering the federal funds rate...

This paper investigates the effects of cost efficiency on non-performing loans (NPLs) in Zim-babwe during dollarisation. The research applies the random effects and bootstrap quantile regression models using the full dollarisation era dataset for 13 banks from 2009 to 2017. The obtained results...

This study aims to investigate the intricate relationship between intellectual capital and asset quality within the context of the Turkish banking sector to determine the optimal level of intellectual capital investment that can enhance the asset quality of deposit banks. The study relies on...

Macroprudential policy has gained prominence for promoting financial stability. In this paper, we assess the effectiveness of macroprudential policy in reducing credit growth over a 22-year period across 129 countries. Additionally, we investigate the interaction between macroprudential policy,...

The availability of bank loans is a vital component in determining the investment and spending patterns that influence economic growth. This article examines the threshold effect of loan growth on non-performing loans (NPLs) in the Zimbabwean banking industry during dollarization. The study...

One of the most important steps towards a greener economy is assessing the path through which climate risks are internalized in to bank portfolios. Aligned with literature on market risks and credit risks emanating from climate risk exposure, this paper sought to assess the feedback effect...

This Study Analyzes the Factors that Explain the Evolution of banks' Nonperforming loan Ratios Worldwide. We use a Sample of 1,631 Entities from 111 Countries Grouped into the Eight Central Regions in the World, with Information Corresponding to the Period 2007-2021. Applying Panel data Methods...

The research investigates the determinants of private banks profitability in Egypt. The determinants are bank specific (liquidity, capital adequacy, bank size, asset structure, credit risk, and non-performing loans), industry-specific (industry concentration and banking industry development),...

Over the past decade, one popular way for Turkish banks to remove nonperforming loans (NPLs) from their balance sheets has been to sell them to asset management companies. We examine the short-term market reaction to the announcements of such NPL sales over the period 2009-2019. We also consider...

The primary goal of this article is to examine the principal macroeconomic factors influencing credit risk as assessed by the nonperforming loan ratio (hereinafter NPL ratio). Based on the results, the ratio of domestic credit to the private sector, Organization for Economic Cooperation and...