The Supervisory Role of Da Afghanistan Bank and Its Impact On: Financial Stability (original) (raw)

Challenges, Opportunities and Role of Financial Institutions in Development of Financial System of Afghanistan; A Thematic Analysis Approach

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the current financial system of Afghanistan. The study explores the challenges and obstacles faced by financial system and what opportunities this system offer for local and foreign investors. The role of financial institutions is discussed in the development of Afghanistan’s financial system. For the objectives, the study conducted interviews with the market experts and used textual analysis methodology. Based on the interviews, thematic codes were developed in a table through transcribing process. Thematic codes helped in generating thematic networks for further commentary. The study found that the young financial system of Afghanistan faces numerous challenges ranging from security instability to lack of government interest but still the system offers a lot of opportunities. Money laundering and lack of anti-money laundering policies are considered a serious threat for the stability of the system. Financial institutions, like commercial banks and exchange companies, have a pivotal role in the development of financial system. These institutions can help in developing small and medium enterprises; facilitate flow of funds; stabilizes exchange rates; and increase savings in the economy.

Factors That Effect Private Bank Stability in Afghanistan( Case Study Balkh Province

2022

After the political transition in Afghanistan, Afghanistan people face with the huge problem, most of them cannot give their money from the banks there were a so much doubt whether these bank can pay their customers money or not? The can continue their services or not? Can small money exchanges take the place of banks? And so many other things these doubt made us (MFA second semester students) to choose this article as a research our case study is Balkh Province we made a questionnaire this questionnaire has four parts and we sent in to 310 Persons for data analysis we use spss alpha chronbach, Chi Square and factor analysis this is a descriptive research and the finding shows that there is three reasons that effect on bank stability at first the political transition, which caused that Afghanistan money freez by use this cause liquidity and the liquidity create a bad effect of banks service and this causes that the customer trust on money exchange more than banks.

Requirements of Central Control and Supervision on Islamic Banking Industries

This study deals with the nature of Islamic banks and their features, and requirements of these features in terms of control tools and methods appropriate with the particularity of their business and their relation with the traditional central bank. The study aims also to be acquainted with the extent of appropriateness of the traditional control tools and the particularity of the Islamic banking work. The study arrived at a set of requirements which are necessary to adapt the control tools of the traditional central bank with the particularity of the Islamic banking work. The study set also a concept of a control framework supporting the Islamic banking work and regulating the relation of the Islamic banks with the traditional central bank in a manner securing for them an appropriate investment environment free from control and supervision hindrances.

Factors Affecting Performance of Financial Institutions: A Case Study of Afghanistan International Bank

Integrated Journal for Research in Arts and Humanities, 2023

This study investigated and focused upon the risk management practices of banks in Afghanistan and their influencesd on banking performance. In recent years, the importance of risk management in banking institutions has grown significantly, particularly following the Global Financial Crisis. The study holds particular significance in the context of Afghanistan, a developing economy where the banking sector plays a vital role in national development. The continuity and success of banks in Afghanistan were intricately tied to effective risk management. This research aims to contribute to the ongoing debate surrounding risk management effectiveness in developing countries, specifically Afghanistan. It explores the relationship between risk management practices and banking performance while assessing the level of risk understanding and management in Afghan banks. The study's findings highlight the importance of risk understanding, risk assessment and analysis, managing credit risk, and managing liquidity risk in improving risk management practices in Afghan banks. These results provide valuable insights into enhancing the effectiveness of risk management in the banking sector.

Comparative Analysis of Risk Management Practices of Commercial Banks in Afghanistan

Jinnah Business Review, 2021

The main objective of the study was to compare the risk management practices of public and private banks and rank different types of risks faced by public and private banks in Afghanistan banking sector. The study empirically tested the level of efficient risk management practices in the banking sector of Afghanistan. A representative sample of 110 individuals was used from both public and private banks. The analysis was based on correlation, regression analysis, and t-statistics. The findings suggest that private banks are more efficient than public banks in terms of risk assessment and analysis, risk monitoring, and credit risk management. Furthermore, RAA, RMON, and CRA are the significant determinants of RMPS. Overall, there is no significant difference in the risk management practices of public and private banks. The study found credit risk, country risk, and liquidity risks as the major risks for the banking sector in Afghanistan. Financial statement analysis, audit and physic...

Challenges of Islamic Banking in Least Developed Countries: the case of Afghanistan

JOEEP: Journal of Emerging Economies and Policy, 2021

Bu çalışma, Afganistan İslam Bankası örneği ile Afganistan'a odaklanarak az gelişmiş ülkelerde İslami bankacılığın zorluklarını araştırmaktadır. Çalışmada ele alınan örneklem, 1) İslami bankacılığın gelişmekte olan ve az gelişmiş ülkelerdeki etkilerini, 2) dinin ve İslami kavramın müşteri çekmekteki rolü ve 3) İslami bankacılık yoluyla müşteri kitlesini genişletme stratejileri hakkında bilgi edinme hedefleri takip edilerek incelenmektedir. Özel tam teşekküllü Afganistan İslam Bankası'nın 24 çalışanı ve yöneticilerinden oluşan bir örneklemden kendi geliştirdiği bir anket aracılığıyla veri toplanmıştır. İslami bankacılığın örnek olay incelemeleri ve başarı öyküleri incelendiğinde, İslami bankacılıkla ilgili yenilikçi pazarlama ve bilinçlendirme kampanyalarının daha fazla müşteri çekmede büyük önem taşıdığı tespit edilmiştir. Pazarlama stratejilerinin rafine edilmesi anket aracılığıyla doğrulanmıştır. İslami bankalar geleneksel bankacılıktan pazar payı elde etmek için din ve güven kavramları pazarlama argümanları olarak yeterli görünmediği için daha yenilikçi ürünlerle kendilerini farklılaştırabilirler. Bu çalışma, az ve fazla gelişmiş ülkelerdeki İslami bankalara, belirlenen zorluklarla başa çıkmak ve geleneksel bankalardan pazar payı kazanmak için çözümler getirebilir.

Bank Regulation and Supervision Ten Years after the Global Financial Crisis

Policy Research Working Papers, 2019

The Policy Research Working Paper Series disseminates the findings of work in progress to encourage the exchange of ideas about development issues. An objective of the series is to get the findings out quickly, even if the presentations are less than fully polished. The papers carry the names of the authors and should be cited accordingly. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this paper are entirely those of the authors. They do not necessarily represent the views of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/World Bank and its affiliated organizations, or those of the Executive Directors of the World Bank or the governments they represent.

International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Afghanistan

2018

Banks play a vital role in a country's economic system but they are only able to operate on a going concern basis if they are managed effectively and efficiently. In this vital study, authors have used descriptive statistics and multivariate regression model to determine the parameters. The findings show that the banks' internal factors have significant impact over its profitability with the exception of the liquidity variable and that external economic factors were insignificant at 5% confidence level. Hence, profitability in Afghan banks is determined by the efficiency of their management rather than macroeconomic factor of gross domestic product.

Growth and Future of Islamic banking in Afghanistan.pdf

Islamic Banking in Afghanistan, 2013

The Afghan banking industry has witnessed growth in recent decade after fall of Taliban Regime in 2001; it was a beginning of new era which was much concentrated to introduction of modern commercial banking and offering a wide range of banking services to individuals and business which weren’t offered in the past. Since 2003 the central bank of the country (DAB) passed new banking law according to global best banking practices and dissolved its special purpose banks and chartered 17 banks which include state, private and foreign owned banks. The commercial banks started offering a variety of banking services such as opening different type of bank accounts, issuance of loans, transferring cash, ATM services, Master cards, letter of credit and bank guarantees to businesses and so on. These products and services opened new avenues for investing and doing business in Afghanistan and carried on its journey of development until 2010 when Kabul banks crises scandal was revealed disclosing weakness of commercial banks in Afghanistan, which resulted in distrust of public on commercial banks operation and government intervention and eventually incentivised the Islamic banks. The new banking practice i.e. Islamic banking emerged, which was used by regional countries banking sector and was based on Islamic Sharia law. It brought about new hopes for people and is still viewed as panacea to all problems banking system. In the study Islamic banking has been investigated in Afghanistan, the research has been primarily undertaken due the fact that few researches with similar nature have been conducted in Afghanistan so far. This issue was realized by the researcher when he searched for secondary data around the subject. The research was conducted by survey of participants through questionnaire disseminated to them , which aimed at both quantitative and qualitative data with two third response rates. The secondary data sources about the practice are also used. The findings of the study reveals some interesting facts around the study variables i.e. Islamic banking perception, products and services offered, being alternative practice to conventional banking, challenges faced and opportunities available to them. The result of the study suggests number of interesting facts regarding the practice namely Islamic banking as an alternative practice to current conventional banking because of greater interest and optimism to the practice and distrust over commercial banks, avoidance of banking due involvement in interest based practices which are against their religious belief resulting in financial exclusion of greater portion of population. Besides Islamic banking has very promising future in the country looking at current tendency of people toward the practice. The common products offered under Islamic Banking Window (IBW) initiative of central bank presented by commercial banks are Musharaka, Mudaraba, Murabaha andIjara. Currently nine banks offer IBW services, out of 9 banks 3 are state owned, 5 are privately owned and one is foreign owned bank branch. Considering current trends in banking sector Islamic banking is going to expand will grow as an industry when fully fledged Islamic banks arrive into scene, enterprises start issuing Sukuk bonds and insurance service of Takaful. Further research can be carried out to compare the growth and profitability, risk management, viability of Islamic and conventional banks in the country, with relatively large samples size to get more comprehensive picture and applying complex statistical tools to find out relationship between different variables. Finally the researcher suggested a number of recommendations to address the issue in light of the data collected and to cope with the challenges identified. These recommendation are increasing awareness level of public about the practice, central banks role in promoting Islamic banking to reduce financial exclusion, outsourcing the technology and framework needed for Islamic banks to operate steadily, issuance of Islamic bonds(Sukuks) and launching Islamic insurance products(Takaful) and attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from abroad to develop and expand the sector.