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Unlocking Profitability: Exploring the Impact of Bank-Specific and Macroeconomic Determinants on Return on Equity in Commercial Banking Sector of Bangladesh

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  • Nishat Rumaly

    (Department of Finance and Banking, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.)

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This study investigates the factors influencing Return on Equity (ROE) within the banking sector of Bangladesh by analyzing a comprehensive dataset spanning from the year 2011 to 2020. Utilizing a combination of econometric techniques, including the one-step difference GMM, Driscoll-Kraay estimator, and Panel-Corrected Standard Errors (PCSE) methods, this study analyzes the influence of various bank-specific and macroeconomic variables. The findings reveal a nuanced pattern of impact on ROE. Earnings Per Share (EPS), Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), and Bank Spread exhibit a significant positive influence on ROE, reflecting the importance of profitability, capital strength, and interest rate spreads. Conversely, asset size, operating cost-to-loans ratio, total equity-to-debt ratio, and inflation exert a significant negative impact on ROE, highlighting the challenges associated with growth, cost efficiency, leverage, and inflationary pressures. These findings provide a multifaceted perspective on the dynamics of ROE, offering valuable insights for banks and policymakers striving to optimize financial performance and stability in the ever-changing economic landscape.

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  • Nishat Rumaly, 2023. "Unlocking Profitability: Exploring the Impact of Bank-Specific and Macroeconomic Determinants on Return on Equity in Commercial Banking Sector of Bangladesh," International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, Econjournals, vol. 13(6), pages 107-115, November.
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    Keywords

    Profitability; Return on Equity; Dif-GMM; PCSE; Driscoll-Kraay; Bangladesh;
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    JEL classification:

    • E7 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Macro-Based Behavioral Economics
    • G2 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services
    • M2 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Economics

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