This paper aims to examine and compare the profitability of Islamic and conventional banks located in 20 African countries over the period 2009-2018. Based on a sample of 21 Islamic banks and 297 conventional banks, this study shows that Islamic banks perform better than conventional banks in...

Using data from 5474 banks located in 23 OECD countries over the period 2019Q2-2022Q1, we study the influence of COVID-19 on bank profitability (before and during the COVID-19 vaccination period). Our results show a negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on bank profitability, especially at...