We analyze the profitability of FX swaps used by the central bank of Brazil to shed light on the rationale for FX …

profitability. In this study, we examine the impact of capital requirements on the cost of financial intermediation and bank … profitability using a panel dataset of 32 Bangladeshi banks over the period from 2000 to 2015. By employing a dynamic panel … of financial intermediation and increase bank profitability. The results hold when we use equity to total assets ratio as …

This study analyses cost stickiness under the dilemma between current profitability and future sales increase. When … activity decreases firms are faced to keep profitability adjusting resources, while they should also consider long term … future opportunities. We find empirical evidence that changes in current firm profitability and one year ahead sales increase …

.8 per cent, and profits by 5.7 per cent. Consistent with the financial constraints theory, leverage rose by 6.63 per cent at …