Measuring banking sector competition – I
The following are excerpts from a Working Paper "Measuring Competition in the Banking Sector of Pakistan: An Application of Boone Indicator" authored by State Bank of Pakistan's Mahmood ul Hasan…
The following are excerpts from a Working Paper "Measuring Competition in the Banking Sector of Pakistan: An Application of Boone Indicator" authored by State Bank of Pakistan's Mahmood ul Hasan…
Based on extrapolation from a 2005 SMEDA survey, and using commercial and industrial electricity connections as a proxy, Pakistan has five million MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises). Out of…
Pakistan is a country of contradictions. When we count the population for the purposes of allocation of seats in the assemblies and allocation of funds under the National Finance Commission…
Riphah International University has organized its 5th International Conference on Islamic Business with the theme "Moving to social, ethical and responsible finance by the Islamic banking and finance institutions (IBFIs)".…
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Islamic banks are constantly challenged with excess liquidity and the country is constantly in dire need of funds. Sounds like a heavenly match. However, their paths often do not cross…
Britain's vote to leave the European Union and the rise of US presidential nominee Donald Trump have paralysed efforts by Western governments to encourage already highly reluctant international banks to…
After a year of landmark deals which are opening new markets for Islamic finance, the industry is under fresh pressure to address some of its shortcomings and prove that it…
The government recently formed a high-powered committee to examine the current state of Islamic finance and suggest measures for future development. The share of Islamic banks, introduced in Pakistan in…
The year 2013 proved to be a challenging year for Burj Bank Limited. The discount rate environment, with a 250 bps drop during CY2012, had reduced spreads for the entire…