Effect of Islamic Corporate Governance on the Relationship Between Pressure, Opportunity, Rationalization, Capability and Banking Fraud in Selected Banks in Nigeria: A Pilot Test
Ali D. Yusuf,
Umar Ahmad,
Mohammed Shahril Bin Ahmad
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2016
Pages:
163-166
Received:
29 July 2016
Accepted:
4 August 2016
Published:
16 August 2016
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to examine a few sample data on the effect of Islamic corporate governance on the relationship between pressure, opportunity, rationalization, capability and banking fraud in selected banks in Nigeria. Thus, instruments such as content and face validity, reliability and the data normality were also examined based on the on revised version by an expert, a few data were analyzed using the statistical software SPSS version 17. The result reveals that the instruments are reliable and the data for pilot study show evidence of rational normality.
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to examine a few sample data on the effect of Islamic corporate governance on the relationship between pressure, opportunity, rationalization, capability and banking fraud in selected banks in Nigeria. Thus, instruments such as content and face validity, reliability and the data normality were also examined based on the on ...
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Capital Structure Dynamics of Listed Banks in Ghana
Anthony Kusi,
Joseph Yensu,
Kobina Eduful Aggrey
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2016
Pages:
167-177
Received:
20 June 2016
Accepted:
12 July 2016
Published:
22 August 2016
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review on Capital Structure Dynamics of Listed Banks in Ghana. The study examines the determinants of capital structure, the significance of performance on equity and leverage. Seven (7) Banks on the Ghana Stock Exchange were used for the periods 2005 to 2012 The fixed and random effect regression technique was used. The study found Asset Tangibility and Non-debt tax shield to have a positive relationship with equity. The study also discovered that, the size of a bank was a significant determinant of equity and also has a positive association with equity. There was a positive relationship between performance and equity. There was also a negative relation with Growth opportunity of a bank, Dividend policy and equity. Performance and size of a bank are the determinants of leverage. There was a statistically significant positive relation with leverage and a negative statistically significant relation with the size of a bank. The study found Leverage to have positive relationships with Asset Tangibility, Non-debt tax shield and Dividend ratio. The study also discovered a negative association between Growth Opportunity of a bank and Leverage.
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review on Capital Structure Dynamics of Listed Banks in Ghana. The study examines the determinants of capital structure, the significance of performance on equity and leverage. Seven (7) Banks on the Ghana Stock Exchange were used for the periods 2005 to 2012 The fixed and random effect regression...
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History of Islamic Bank in Indonesia: Issues Behind Its Establishment
Mutiara Dwi Sari,
Zakaria Bahari,
Zahri Hamat
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2016
Pages:
178-184
Received:
9 July 2016
Accepted:
10 August 2016
Published:
6 September 2016
Abstract: This paper aimed at making a critical review of the history behind the establishment and development of Islamic bank in Indonesia. This review revealed that the establishment of Islamic bank in Indonesia emanated from the undertowed and it’s divided into three phases. These phases are the phase of idea or thinking, the phase of rethinking, and the phase of establishmented and maturation. The main issues and problems that inhibited the establishment of Indonesian Islamic banks were political issues, lack of government support, legal issues, social problems, economic problems (lack of capital) and the debate among scholars about the legal prohibition of halal-interest conventional banks. These issues and problems delayed the establishment of Islamic bank in Indonesia.
Abstract: This paper aimed at making a critical review of the history behind the establishment and development of Islamic bank in Indonesia. This review revealed that the establishment of Islamic bank in Indonesia emanated from the undertowed and it’s divided into three phases. These phases are the phase of idea or thinking, the phase of rethinking, and the ...
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