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Explaining the profitability of foreign banks in Shanghai

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  • M.K. Leung

    (Department of Business Studies, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, People's Republic of China)

  • T. Young

    (School of Economic Studies, University of Manchester, UK)

  • D. Rigby

    (Department of Business Studies, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, People's Republic of China)

Abstract

This paper uses survival analysis to examine the factors determining the time taken for branches of foreign banks in Shanghai, China to make a positive rate of return after entering that market. Particular attributes of banks including the parent bank's size, early entry and the number of branches the bank has in China are found to reduce time to profitability. Market conditions in Shanghai, captured by levels of foreign direct investment and Eurodollar interest rates, are also found to have significant effects. A number of managerial implications are drawn from the analysis in light of the greater access to the Chinese banking markets following China's accession to the WTO. To ensure long-term profitability in Shanghai, the foreign bank needs to contain costs and risks in the new markets, formulate an effective market penetration strategy, identify appropriate customer target groups, attract businesses from firms of different countries, seek early entry and undertake more fee-income generating businesses. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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  • M.K. Leung & T. Young & D. Rigby, 2003. "Explaining the profitability of foreign banks in Shanghai," Managerial and Decision Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 24(1), pages 15-24.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:mgtdec:v:24:y:2003:i:1:p:15-24
    DOI: 10.1002/mde.1101
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