Frictions prevent banks to immediately adjust their capital ratio towards their desired and/or imposed level. This …; (ii) which adjustment channels banks use to adjust their capital ratio; and (iii) how the speed of adjustment and … adjustment channels differ between large, systemic and complex banks versus small banks. Our results, obtained using a sample of …

We aim to assess how accurately accounting and stock market indicators predict rating changes for Asian banks. We … indicators but are more effective in predicting upgrades than downgrades, especially for large banks. Moreover, early indicators … are only significant in predicting rating changes for banks that are more focused on traditional banking activities such …

Fail banks in Asia. A stepwise logit model is first estimated to isolate the optimal set of accounting indicators to …

account crisis periods. Based on a broad set of commercial banks in Asia over the 1994-2009 period, the empirical results … volatility and higher insolvency risk of banks. In general, although banks in less competitive markets hold more capital, the … crisis periods, specifically the 1997 Asian crisis that has directly affected Asian banks, market power in banking has a …

. Using data for 203 banks across 10 Central and Eastern European countries, this paper empirically analyzes the implications …

This paper investigates risk and stability features of Islamic banking using a sample of 553 banks from 24 countries … between 1999 and 2009. Small Islamic banks that are leveraged or based in countries with predominantly Muslim populations have … lower credit risk than conventional banks. In terms of insolvency risk, small Islamic banks also appear more stable …

account crisis periods. Based on a broad set of commercial banks in Asia over the 1994-2009 period, the empirical results … volatility and higher insolvency risk of banks. In general, although banks in less competitive markets hold more capital, the … crisis periods, specifically the 1997 Asian crisis that has directly affected Asian banks, market power in banking has a …

banks across 10 Central and Eastern European countries, this paper empirically analyzes the disciplining role of interbank … deposit insurance. However, several factors affect the strength of this discipline. State-owned banks are not disciplined …

banks across 10 Central and Eastern European countries, this paper empirically analyzes the disciplining role of interbank … deposit insurance. However, several factors affect the strength of this discipline. State-owned banks are not disciplined …

​We aim to assess how accurately accounting and stock market indicators predict rating changes for Asian banks. We … indicators but are more effective in predicting upgrades than downgrades, especially for large banks. Moreover, early indicators … are only significant in predicting rating changes for banks that are more focused on traditional banking activities such …