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Extent and determinants of bank risk-taking: evidence from Tunisia

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  • Sana Gaied-Chortane
  • Abderrazek Elkhaldi
  • Mohamed Omran

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This study assesses risk-taking and investigates the effect of internal governance mechanisms and ownership structure on risk-taking in Tunisian banks. We collected data from the banks listed on the Tunisian Stock Exchanges from 2009-2019. Our results show that credit risk is the leading risk to which Tunisian banks are exposed. The board size positively affects risk-taking. The concentration of bank ownership increases liquidity and credit risk-taking, while the participation of the government in bank ownership increases insolvency and credit risk-taking. Risk-taking also is positively associated with profitability and capital adequacy ratio (CAR). Investors may find this study helpful as it analyses the effect of board attributes and ownership structure on bank risk-taking in a developing country. Tunisian banks may use our findings to improve the quality of corporate governance mechanisms and risk-taking practices. Regulators in Tunisia and other developing countries can use our results to enhance internal governance regulations/guidelines.

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  • Sana Gaied-Chortane & Abderrazek Elkhaldi & Mohamed Omran, 2023. "Extent and determinants of bank risk-taking: evidence from Tunisia," International Journal of Corporate Governance, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 13(4), pages 361-382.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijcgov:v:13:y:2023:i:4:p:361-382
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