Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between regulation of non-bank financial institutions and their risk-taking behaviours in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach – The analysis is performed using data derived from the Bank of Ghana Database during a five-year...

This study examines the risk levels of Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) and their effect on performance. A panel data analysis of 42 NBFIs over the period of 2006-2010 is used for the study. The results show that NBFIs have been safe as far as bankruptcy is concerned, over the period...