This study examines the impact of multi-layer governance mechanisms on the level of bank risk disclosure. Using a large dataset from 14 Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries over a period of 8 years, our findings are three-fold. First, our results suggest that the presence of a Sharia...

This study analyzes the role of off-balance sheet activities in banks profitability and banks risk in the Middle East and North Africa banking system. The uniqueness of this study stems from the investigation timing of and its sample data. The study covers the period covering the 2006/2007...

This study analyzes the role of off-balance sheet activities in banks profitability and banks risk in the Middle East and North Africa banking system. The uniqueness of this study stems from the investigation timing of and its sample data. The study covers the period covering the 2006/2007...

This study analyzes the role of off-balance sheet activities in banks profitability and banks risk in the Middle East and North Africa banking system. The uniqueness of this study stems from the investigation timing of and its sample data. The study covers the period covering the 2006/2007...

The purpose of this study is to investigate the determinants of ownership concentration in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The study highlights the importance of three main factors in shaping ownership structure: country, industry, and firm level. Annual data was collected from...

This paper measures and analyzes the technical efficiency of Islamic banks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region during the period 2007–2012. To do this, the bootstrap Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) approach was employed in order to provide a robust estimation of the overall...

This paper benefits from various risk- and non-risk-based regulatory capital ratios and examines their impact on bank risk and performance in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Our findings suggest that compliance with Basel capital requirements enhances bank protection against...