). We use detailed individual-level survey data, combined with key country-level indicators of bank competition and …, and bank loans). We find that more competition tends to increase the probability of access to these financial products. On …In this paper we study how competition and financial soundness affect financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA …

We examine how bank competition in the run-up to the 2007-2009 crisis affects banks' systemic risk during the crisis …. We then investigate whether this effect is influenced by two key bank characteristics: securitization and bank capital …. Using a sample of the largest listed banks from 15 countries, we find that greater market power at the bank level and higher …

The paper analyzes the relationship between bank competition and stability, with a specific focus on the Middle East … and North Africa. Price competition has a positive effect on bank liquidity, as it induces self-discipline incentives on … banks for the choice of bank funding sources and for the holding of liquid assets. On the other hand, price competition may …

analyzes the implications of these challenges on bank competitveness, and explores the factors that could support digital … infrastructure, a strong legal and business environment, and healthy competition. Nonetheless, some digital leaders may fall behind … active fintech and bigtech companies, and weak bank balance sheets …

Bank competition can induce excessive risk taking due to risk shifting. This paper tests this hypothesis using micro …

approaches and prudential considerations in fostering financial innovation and banking sector competition …

Community (EAC) countries2. The results show that the degree of competition is low due to a combination of structural and socio …