scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF ETHICAL INVESTOR RELATIONS ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED FIRMS IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Manduku Daniel Ogwoka ◽  
Dr. Juliana Namada ◽  
Dr. Damary Sikalieh
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Corporate Ethics ◽  
Investor Relations ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Listed Firms

Purpose: The objective of the study was to investigate the influence of ethical investor relations on the financial performance of listed firms in Kenya.Methodology: The study adopted a causal research design to establish the relationship between ethical leadership and financial performance of companies listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange using correlation and regression analysis. Primary data was collected through a semi-structured questionnaire. Secondary data was collected from both the listed firms in the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), and information from the sector regulator, the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The target population of this study was 64 companies listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) with consistency being evaluated between the years 2011 to 2015. Data analysis was done using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS).Results: The study found out that there exists a strong relationship between ethical investor relations and financial performance. The study established that information disclosure, the practice of corporate ethics and vetting of board members being based on ability to achieve the firms’ vision is essential for the listed firms.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends truthful disclosure of information, especially regarding financial statements of the firms.

scholarly journals Competitive Intelligence Practices And Performance Of Firms Listed On The Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (19) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Paul Waithaka
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Competitive Intelligence ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Financial Measures ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
And Performance

Performance is critical for every listed firm, as it enhances shareholder’s value and capability to generate earnings from invested capital. Some of the firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) have been performing poorly as indicated by the rising number of firms issuing profit warnings. The competitive business environment is continuously working to drive down the rate of return on invested capital. To counter these competitive forces, firms have resorted to gathering information at their disposal and converting it into competitive intelligence through analysis and human judgment. This study sought to determine the effect of competitive intelligence practices on performance of firms listed on the NSE. Firm performance was evaluated using both financial and non-financial measures. The non-financial measures used in the study were goal achievement and customer satisfaction, while Return on Assets (ROA) and Return on Equity (ROE) were the financial measures used. The target population was the sixty firms listed on the Nairobi securities exchange. Primary data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire; while secondary data was obtained from the firm’s published annual reports available at the NSE using a document review guide. Quantitative data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings indicate that competitive intelligence practices have a positive and a statistically significant effect on the non-financial performance of firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The intelligence practices were found to have a positive but statistically insignificant effect on the financial performance of listed firms. Managers of listed firms should raise the utilization level of competitive intelligence practices to enable the firms to make accurate predictions on changes in the business environment, compete better in the marketplace against rivals, improve on innovation and automation, track competitors’ activities and improve the competitiveness of their firms by identifying threats and opportunities before they become obvious. The study suggests that future researches should focus on extending knowledge on competitive intelligence practices to non-listed corporate sector firms to support the generalization of the findings to all sectors in the economy.

scholarly journals ELECTRONIC BANKING ADOPTION AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Priscah Jepchumba ◽  
Dr.Eddie Simiyu
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Electronic Banking ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
General Managers ◽  
Positive Effect

ELECTRONIC BANKING ADOPTION AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY   1*Priscah Jepchumba 1Post Graduate Student: Kenyatta University *Corresponding Author’s Email: [email protected] 2 Dr.Eddie Simiyu Lecturer: Kenyatta University   Abstract Purpose: This research was done to establish how e- banking adoption has improved the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. Methods: The study used descriptive research design and structured questionnaires to collect data.The target population was all the 41 commercial banks in Nairobi. The sampling design was census where general managers and credit managers were targeted in Nairobi headquarters. The source of data was primary and secondary data; Primary data was collected from source through questionnaires while secondary data was sourced from annual central bank reports, bank financial statements as well as periodical journals and reports. Results: The findings of the study has indicated that most of the respondents had served the banking industry for a period of at least five years and education level of at least a college diploma.  The study also rejected all the null hypotheses and concluded that electronic banking has positive effect on financial performance of commercial banks.  The study has contributed to knowledge through provision of scholarly literature on electronic banking and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study’s recommendation to management is to implement strategies which: increase Speed in Electronic Services, increase investments in Electronic banking,  promote training programs to employees and adopt suitable techniques to reduce  threats to e-banking.  The study’s recommendation is that a similar research should be conducted with a moderating or mediating variable in the same industry.

scholarly journals Credit Information Sharing Practices and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (VI) ◽  
pp. 67-82
Author(s):  
Felix Ouma Odhiambo ◽  
Fredrick Ndede
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Data Sharing ◽  
Commercial Bank ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Loan Default

The banking sector in Kenya suffered increased non-performing credits which prompted collapse of certain banks with an upsurge of loan defaulters. This was mainly attributed to the continued information asymmetry in the industry because of absence of a credit data sharing component. Commercial banks in Kenya have continued to encounter a number of challenges in obtaining information on customers’ payment history that helps guide on determining their ability to access and re-pay loan advancements. This has made more commercial banks to subscribe to credit reference bureaus since its establishment in 2008. As a result, commercial banks in Kenya have been experiencing high rates of Non-Performing Loans advanced to customers. The general objective of the study was to determine the effect of credit information sharing practices on financial performance of commercial bank in Kenya. The study specific objectives were to determine the effect of information accuracy, volume of lending and customer credit reports on financial performance of commercial bank in Kenya. The study was anchored by adverse selection theory, moral hazard theory and asymmetry theory. The researcher used a descriptive research design. The target population was five banks within Nairobi County including KCB, Equity Bank, Family Bank, Cooperative Bank and Barclays Bank. Primary data was collected using questionnaires and secondary data using financial statements of the commercial banks performance for the past 5 years. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The study found that information accuracy, volume of lending and customer credit reports were positively and significantly related to the financial performance of the commercial banks. The study concludes that information accuracy increases the banks ' understanding of the applicants’ features and allows a more precise forecast of their probabilities of repayment, it decreases the information rents that banks could otherwise obtain from their clients and it can function as a borrower discipline tool. Lending volume enhances business banks ' enhanced operations, which in turn leads to banks’ enhanced economic results. Sharing of credit information has made commercial banks grant more loans on the basis of their reputation to deserving clients, thereby improving their profitability. When extensive consumer credit history information are easily accessible, it considerably decreases the cost of entering loan markets for fresh lenders, enhances competition and lowers credit rates. The research recommends that for enhanced results, all financial institutions in Kenya need to protect the precision of their platforms for data sharing. Regular site visits should offer credibility to the precision of the borrowers’ data. The data supplied by CRB should be used efficiently by commercial banks to lend to prospective borrowers. Only borrowers with a strong history of credit should be permitted access to the loans. The research also proposes that Kenya's commercial banks should base credit awards on the borrowers’ reputational assets, ensuring that the loan default rate is small, thus enhancing commercial bank performance.

EFFECT OF RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Jackson Mnago Ndungo ◽  
Dr. Olweny Tobias ◽  
Dr. Memba Florence
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Management Function ◽  
Management Techniques

Purpose: The main objective of the study was to establish effect of risk management function on financial performance of savings and credit co-operative societies (SACCOs). The total assets of SACCOs grew from 257 billion to 301.5 billion while total deposits increasing from 182.7 billion to 205.9 billion from December 2013 to December 2014 financial years (SASRA, 2014). With savings of kes. 380 billion and asset base of Kshs. 493 billion, SACCOs control 39 percent of total loan accounts in Kenya (SASRA, 2012). Howevwer, some SACCOs have gone under liquidation thus putting billions at risk. This has led to the introduction of CRBs to control all financial institutions to reduce the information asymmetry effects between lenders and borrowers. The target population was 181 and a sample of 135 licensed deposit taking SACCOs as at 31st December 2014 was used. Stratified random sampling technique was used for each type or category. Secondary data from publications, CRBs, journals and financial records was used. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires which had both close ended and open ended questionnaires. The study used multiple regression and Pearson correlation to test for significance and relationship respectively of the independent variables and the dependent variable.Findings: The findings indicated that risk management function had a positive and significant effect on financial performance of SACCOs in Kenya.Recommendation: The study recommends that lenders should review their risk management techniques regularly in order to coup with the rapid advances in technological changes. The study also recommended that SACCOs should always subject their clients to credit reference bureaus whenever they grant a loan.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF INFORMATION SHARING FUNCTION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jackson Mnago Ndungo ◽  
Dr. Olweny Tobias ◽  
Dr. Memba Florence
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Top Managers ◽  
Sharing Function ◽  
Business Entities

Purpose: The objective of the study was to establish effect of credit information sharing on financial performance of SACCOs in Kenya. Studies have indicated that countries are establishing credit registries to reduce defaults, caused by information asymmetry, which have been a crisis for most financial institutions. Various financial institutions including SACCOs which have the business of lending are currently subjecting their customers in credit reference bureaus. Literature indicates that credit defaults have continued to pose financial crisis for financial institutions. Many studies done indicate that credit default is caused by lack or inadequate accurate credit information. In Kenya, through the Banking Act of 2009 saw the establishment of the first credit reference bureau in 2010 where individuals and business entities were to be subjected to CRBs. This study sought to establish the effect of information sharing on financial performance of SACCOs in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design which was both quantitative and qualitative. The target population was 181 and a sample of 135 (74.5%) licensed deposit taking SACCOs as at 31st December 2014 was used. The choice of the licensed deposit taking SACCOs in Kenya was very objective since they offer employment opportunities for our youth. In most cases SACCOs deal with a larger group of clients from the informal sector as opposed to other financial institutions like banks and so it was possible to obtain information that is representative of Kenya. Secondary data was collected from published financial records and CRBs while primary data was collected through questionnaires which were administered to the top managers of the SACCOs. The study established that credit information sharing has a significant and positive relationship with financial performance of the sampled SACCOs. The study highlights effect of credit information sharing with possible recommendations for improvement on financial performance.Findings: The study concluded that there was a significant and positive relationship between information sharing function and financial performance thus the existence of credit reference bureaus was suitable for improving financial performance of SACCOs. Thus Credit reference bureaus have led to share of negative credit reports; Credit reference bureaus have led to improved defaults rate of borrowers, improved lenders response rate on credit lending and have reduced existence of privacy on borrowers’ credit history.Recommendation: Credit information sharing should be addressed through networking of all credit information amongst lenders so that lenders can have readily available credit information, both positive and negative, on the borrowers which would be shared across all lenders.

scholarly journals Performance, corporate governance and new regulation

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heriberto García
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Market ◽  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Potential Growth ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Risk Return ◽  
Corporate Governance Code ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. After the adoption of the Corporate Governance Code (Code) in Mexico, many companies increased financial performance and the leveraged during the following five years; we investigated the effect of how those firms improved the corporate governance practices and how was translated into better risk return company. We analyzed how and where better corporate governance practices affects performance and what was the relationship with Transparency, New Regulation and Governance Practices. Also we explored the gaps between transparency and information disclosure of Mexican Firms listed in U.S stockexchange and non U.S listed firms our findings were related to the potential growth of the Mexico Financial Market, Law and Finance.Keywords: corporate governance, financial performance, regulationResumen. Después de la adopción del Código de Gobierno Corporativo en México, algunas compañías incrementaron el desempeño financiero y el uso de deuda durante los siguientes cinco anos, nuestra investigación se enfoca en como dichas compañías mejoraron sus prácticas de gobierno corporativo y como estas prácticas se han traducido en un mejor relación de riesgo y rendimiento. En esta investigación exploramos cómo y en dónde mejores prácticas de gobierno corporativo afectan el desempeño y qué relación tiene con laTransparencia, Nuevas Regulaciones y prácticas de Gobierno Corporativo. Con lo anterior también identificamos aquellas compañías que cotizan fuera de México para identificar potenciales diferencias en dichas prácticas.Palabras clave: desempeño financiero, gobierno corporativo, regulación

scholarly journals EFFECT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION FUNCTION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SACCOS IN KENYA

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Jackson Mnago Ndungo’ ◽  
Dr. Olweny Tobias ◽  
Dr. Memba Florence
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Consumer Protection ◽  
Causal Effect ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Inferential Statistics

Purpose: The study sought to determine the effect of consumer protection function on financial performance of SACCOs in Kenya.Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population comprised of registered 181 deposit-taking SACCOs as at 31st December 2014 and the three licensed CRBs in Kenya. Stratified random sampling was used in the study, where SACCOs were grouped into five respective strata which were then randomly selected. The SACCOs were grouped into five respective strata of government based, teachers based, farmers based, private institutions based and community based. The study sampled 135 of the 181 (74.5%) licensed deposit taking SACCOs since these were the only licensed deposit-taking SACCOs by 2014. The choice of the licensed deposit taking SACCOs in Kenya was very objective since it was possible to obtain information that is representative of Kenya. In addition, SACCOs form the smaller arm in the financial sector and in most cases deals with a larger group of clients from the informal sector as opposed to other financial institutions like banks. Both primary and secondary data were analyzed using SPSS software, and statistics generated included descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The particular descriptive statistics used included frequencies and percentages while the particular inferential statistics included Pearson correlation analysis and regression. Correlation analysis was used to establish relationships between the consumer protection function and financial performances. Regression analysis was used to establish the significance of the variables and the degree of causal effect of the independent variables on the dependent variable. The hypotheses testing were conducted using simple regression model.Findings: From the data analysis the study concluded that there was a significant and positive relationship between consumer protection function and financial performance thus the existence of credit reference bureaus was suitable for improving financial performance of SACCOs. This implies that that Credit reference bureaus have led to consumer protection and increased customers’ rights. Similarly, credit reference bureaus have led to assumption that borrowing is a right regardless of capabilities. Credit reference bureaus have reduces undesired monopolistic actions of lenders. Lastly, credit reference bureaus have led to reduced bad “culture” on loan repayment.Recommendation: The study recommended that lenders should ensure that they have accurate information before listing the unworthy borrowers to avoid unnecessary legal battles which may affect performance as a measure for customer rights protection.

scholarly journals Organizational Performance, Firm Size and Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO’S) Compensation for Firms Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Omamo Anne ◽  
Peter K’ Obonyo ◽  
Florence Muindi
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Financial Indicators ◽  
The Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the link between organizational performance, firm size and CEO’S compensation of firms listed at the NSE. Past studies on the determinants of CEO’S compensation revealed a lack of consensus to the explanation of increases in CEO’S compensation. While most of the studies confirm linkages between organizational performance and CEO’S compensation, they measured organizational performance using financial indicators of performance, the current study investigates the relationship between organizational performance and CEO’S compensation but differs from the previous studies by expanding the measures of organizational performance to include the balanced scorecard measures of financial indicators, customer satisfaction, internal processes and learning and growth elements of performance. Additionally, the study sought to find out the moderating role of firm size on the relationship between organizational performance and CEO’S compensation. The theoretical foundation of this study was based on agency theory. A conceptual model and conceptual hypothesis were drawn from literature and provided directions for this study. The study’s population constituted 60 firms listed at the NSE. Descriptive crossectional survey was adopted for this study. Primary data was collected to capture the opinion of board members on factors that determine levels of CEO’S compensation using semi structured questionnaire. Secondary data was gathered from the financial statements of the listed firms for 2015-2016 financial periods. Descriptive statistics and stepwise regression were used to analyze and interpret the collected data. The study revealed that there was significant and positive relationship between organizational performance and CEO’S compensation. The study further found that firm size had a significant moderating effect on the relationship between organizational performance and CEO’S compensation.  

scholarly journals Analyzing the Effect of Board of Commissioners’ Characteristics, Managerial Ownership, and Financial Performance on Financial Risk Disclosure

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Syafwan Hady
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Risk ◽  
Control Variable ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Managerial Ownership ◽  
Risk Disclosure ◽  
Independent Variables

<p>This study aims to examine the role of the board of commissioners’ characteristics, managerial ownership, and financial performance on financial risk disclosure. The target population of this study was sharia banks registered in the Indonesian banking directory in 2012-2016. This study used secondary data in the form of annual financial statements obtained from the source sites of each bank. Using purposive sampling, 11 sharia banks in Indonesia were selected as the appropriate sample. This study employed a scoring technique to measure the level of financial risk disclosure. The results show that the independent variables including the board of commissioners size, independent board of commissioners proportion, profitability, and size as the control variable significantly influenced the variable of FRD. However, the variable of CAR, FDR, and managerial ownership had no effect on financial risk disclosure. The result of F test showed that independent variables included in the regression model simultaneously affected the dependent variable.</p>

MODERATING EFFECT OF ECONOMIC GROWTH ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MERGED INSTITUTIONS

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Dr. Agnes Ogada ◽  
Dr. George Achoki ◽  
Dr. Amos Njuguna
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
The Government ◽  
To Come

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the moderating effect of economic growth on financial performance of merged institutions Methodology: The study adopted a mixed methodology research design. The study population included all the 51 merged financial service institutions in Kenya. Purposive sampling was used. Primary data was obtained from questionnaires and a secondary data collection template was also used. The researcher used quantitative techniques in analyzing the data. Descriptive analysis for the study included the use of means, frequencies and percentages.  Inferential statistics such as correlation analysis was also used. Panel data analysis was also applied. Further, a pre and post merger analysis was used.Results: There was a significant relationship between the moderating effect of economic growth and financial performance of merged institutions.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The government and Central Bank of Kenya to come up with strategies and policies to protect the financial services sector due to its immense contribution to the economy of the country by formulating policies aimed at controlling the effects of rapid fluctuations of the macro economic factors and their effects on the sector.

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