Important lessons which were drawn from the most recent GFC - notably, the growing need for accommodative policies (unconventional and conventional) to facilitate appropriate responses - given limited monetary policy spaces, the emergence, rise and evolution of private actors and their...

This paper analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war on the economy and stock market in Bangladesh. It highlights specific sector impacts, such as tourism, manufacturing, Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), healthcare, and agriculture, due to the COVID-19...

Although microfinance has played a significant role in providing a wide range of financial products and services, many microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Kenya still face major challenges with efficiently and effectively delivering microfinance services in the country. As the demand for these...

We examine the impact of financial inclusion of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on financial stability. Results show that financial inclusion of SMEs negatively affects stability in SSA countries, and the negative link is even stronger as levels of financial...

This paper examines for the first time the relationship between China banks’ efficiency and its share price performance. Our analysis consists of three parts. First, we calculate the annual share price returns of the banks for each year between 1997 and 2006. Then we employ Data Envelopment...

This article explores the risks and impacts of cryptocurrency scams on investors, the market, and the global financial system. It emphasizes the need for government regulation, enforcement activities, and consumer education to address these scams. The article also discusses the relationship...

This article attempts to analyze the nexus between financial inclusion, inequality in the distribution of financial services, economic growth and inequality by using a sample of 112 countries. It estimates financial inclusion index for the countries using a number of access and usage indicators...

This study investigates whether the competence of central bank governors affect the stability of the financial system they are responsible for. Using publicly available information about central bank governors from 2000 to 2016 together with data on financial stability and the macro-economy, the...

The current debate on financial inclusion pays little attention to whether financial inclusion is pro-cyclical with the fluctuating business cycle. This article investigates the relationship between financial inclusion and the business cycle. The findings reveal that the level of savings and the...

The article employs a logistic regression model to predict defaults and optimize credit portfolios for enterprises receiving support, showcasing a rigorous methodological approach. It relies on empirical data to ensure the relevance of its findings and utilizes the Evidence-Based Policy Making...