Study on the Liability Structure and Profitability of the Banking Industry in the Asia-Pacific Region
Abstract
This study investigates the relationship between the profitability and liability structure of commercial banks within six Asia-Pacific countries (China, India, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore), by analyzing annual data from BankFocus for 691 banks from 2013 to 2022. The central focus of this research is to explore the impact of banks' liability structure - highlighting passive liabilities, interbank borrowing, and bond issuance - on critical profitability indicators, specifically Return on Equity (ROE) and Tier 1 Ratio (T1R). This research employs panel data analysis alongside Hausman-tested. Our findings discover the roles that passive liabilities and bond issuance play in strengthening banks' core capital and enhancing profitability. Additionally, the impact of bank deposit and borrowing services on profitability and capital across developed and developing nations within the Asia-Pacific region. The study offers practical suggestions for the banking sector, emphasizing the need for improved liability management to boost profitability. These recommendations, backed by thorough empirical research and robustness checks, provide a solid foundation for strategic policy and planning in the sector.
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[7] Brock, P. L., & Suarez, L. R. 2015. Understanding the behavior of bank spreads in Latin America. Journal of Development Economics, 63(1): 113-134. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0304-3878(00)00102-4
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[9] Chen, W. Z. 2014. The Impact of Operating Activities and Financing Strategies on Bank Profits and Risks - Verification Based on Commercial Banks in China. Economic Theory and Business Management, 80-96.
[10] Chen, X. Y. 2022. The Impact of Interbank Business on the Stability of Commercial Banks in China. Master's thesis, Henan Normal University. DOI: https://doi.org/10.27118/d.cnki.ghesu.2022.000317
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[30] Naiwei C., Hsin-Yu L., and Min-Teh Yu. 2018. Asset diversification and bank performance: Evidence from three Asian countries with a dual banking system. Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, 40-53. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pacfin.2018.02.007
[31] Peng, J. G., & Tong, L. 2013. Study on the Contagion Effect of Liquidity Risk in the Banking Industry from the Perspective of Interbank Lending. Hunan Social Sciences, 2013(05): 141-145.
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[33] Rajan, R. G. 1992. Inside and Outsiders: The Choice Between Informed and Arm's-Length Debt. Journal of Finance, 47(4): 1369-1400. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-6261.1992.tb04662.x
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[36] Uchida, H., and Satake, M. 2009. Market discipline and bank efficiency. Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions & Money, 19(5). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intfin.2009.02.003
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[41] Zhang, J. M. 2022. Research on the Impact of Interbank Liabilities on the Liquidity Risk of Joint-stock Commercial Banks in China. Master's thesis, Harbin Institute of Technology. DOI:https://doi.org/10.27061/d.cnki.ghgdu.2022.003723
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2024-03-29
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WANG, Jing et al.
Study on the Liability Structure and Profitability of the Banking Industry in the Asia-Pacific Region.
Theoretical and Practical Research in Economic Fields, [S.l.], v. 15, n. 1, p. 75 - 90, mar. 2024.
ISSN 2068-7710.
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