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...

Purpose – This paper's purpose is to examine the nature and correlates of poverty in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach – Using the most recently published household living standards survey; the paper computes poverty indicators using the Foster et al., and Theil's inequality indicators to...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which corporate managers alter their capital structure in response to risk exposures on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). Design/methodology/approach – A panel data covering the period from 2002 to 2007 was employed under the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors which influence the demand for micro-insurance services among the informal sector workers of Ghana who are quite vulnerable to various risks in the economy. Design/methodology/approach – The study adopts a quantitative technique...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors which influence the demand for micro-insurance services among the informal sector workers of Ghana who are quite vulnerable to various risks in the economy. Design/methodology/approach – The study adopts a quantitative technique...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which corporate managers alter their capital structure in response to risk exposures on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). Design/methodology/approach – A panel data covering the period from 2002 to 2007 was employed under the...

This paper examines the effect of risk on bank performance in Ghana. A panel data analysis of 18 banks over the period 1997-2008 is used in the study. The results show that lower risk levels lead to an increase in bank performance. In addition, the results show that when ownership interacts with...

Purpose – This paper aims to evaluate the effect of risk on the financial policy of emerging market firms. Design/methodology/approach – Using data from 34 emerging markets during a 17-year period, 1990-2006, a panel data model is employed for the analysis. Findings – The results of this...