Research Papers/Topics in Finance

The Impact Of Public Debt On Economic Growth In Ghana (1965 – 2017)

ABSTRACTS The aim of this study is to examine the trend of public debt, economic growth, and the relationship that exists between debt (both external and domestic) and growth in Ghana using time series data from 1965 to 2017. Based on this data, this study found that the economic growth rate in Ghana has been fluctuating, with a record gross domestic product (GDP) growth of -12.4% recorded in 1975 attributed partly to the political instability at the time (Coup d'état). The debt level for th...

Financial Management System of Churches: A Case Study of the Methodist Church Ghana, Tema Diocese..

ABSTRACT The fast-paced nature of the modern world, coupled with the influx of quality information that define and inform people‘s critical attitude and approach to life has inspired the need for even faith based organization to show transparency and accountability in the management of resources committed to their care by members. This research was conducted to assess the financial management system of the Methodist Church Ghana, using the Tema Diocese as a case study; the effectiveness and...

Financial Management System of Churches: A Case Study of the Methodist Church Ghana, Tema Diocese.

ABSTRACT The fast-paced nature of the modern world, coupled with the influx of quality information that define and inform people‘s critical attitude and approach to life has inspired the need for even faith based organization to show transparency and accountability in the management of resources committed to their care by members. This research was conducted to assess the financial management system of the Methodist Church Ghana, using the Tema Diocese as a case study; the effectiveness and...

Impact of The Land Administration Project on Land Titling in Ghana. A Case Study of the Greater Accra Lands Commission.

ABSTRACT  Land titling is undoubtedly a crucial step in securing investments, sanitizing and providing some assurance for ownership in the land sector of the Ghanaian economy. However, the institution of formalized systems through registration and titling of lands which is considered a means to solve land conflicting issues has rather proven to be creating more uncertainties. The question remains as to why the nation is still yet to reap the full benefits of the Land reforms we are implement...

Assessing The Contributions Of Internal Audit Function To The Financial Administration At The Technical Universities In Ghana

ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to assess the contribution of the internal audit function to the financial administration of technical universities in Ghana. Specifically, the study examined the contributions of the internal audit function to the technical universities of Ghana, evaluated the financial administration of technical universities in Ghana, ascertained the effective and efficient financial administration of the technical universities in Ghana, determined the relationship between...

A Global Reporting Initiative (Gri) Based Analysis Of Corporate Governance Disclosure Reporting On The Websites Of Ghanaian Listed Banks

ABSTRACT The study examined the web-based disclosure practices of governance information among listed banks in Ghana. Based on the G4 sustainability framework produced by the Global reporting Initiative (GRI), the study undertook a content analysis of the corporate websites of the banks considered. Banks included in the study were Access Bank Plc, Agricultural Development Bank, CAL Bank, Ghana Commercial Bank, ECO Bank, Republic Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank. The finding of the study sugg...

The Impact Of Monetary And Fiscal Policies On The Lending Rates Of Commercial Banks In Ghana.

ABSTRACT The study set out to examine the effect of monetary policy and fiscal policy on the lending rates of commercial banks in Ghana. The study used secondary data acquired from the Central Banks quarterly report spanning starting 2004 - 2018. Time series data analysis was used. The study found that monetary policy had a significant positive effect on the lending rates of commercial banks. Government expenditure had insignificant effect on the lending rate and lastly inflation also had a p...

The Effect Of Capital Structure On The Financial Performance Of Listed Pharmaceutical, Food And Beverage Companies On The Ghana Stock Exchange

ABSTRACT The study examined the effect of capital structure on the financial performance of pharmaceutical, food and beverage companies listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange from 2007 to 2016. The performance indicators included Return on Equity (ROE), Return on Asset (ROA), Return on Capital (ROC) and Earnings per Share (EPS) while capital structure proxies were Longterm Debt to Capital Ratio and Short-Term Debt to Capital Ratio controlling for total asset. The study used panel data analysis as...

Investment Behaviour Of Informal Sector Workers In Ghana

ABSTRACT Studies on individual investments have not received much attention in Ghana. It is in the back drop of this the study was conducted to assess the investment behavior of informal sector workers in Ghana. The study was conducted through a survey of 200 informal sector workers. The study finds out that the informal sector workers prefer to invest in Thrift/Cooperative unions, mutual funds, treasury bills, fixed deposits, stocks and the last one being government bonds. The informal secto...

Impact of Foreign Aid On Poverty Reduction In Ghana.

ABSTRACT There have been various forms of foreign aid to developing countries of which Ghana is a beneficiary. Many theories have been attributed to the inception of foreign aid to less developed countries. In some researches, Foreign aid have been attributed to having a great impact on poverty reduction however, there are other studies which have come out with findings that show that foreign aid does not have an impact on poverty reduction. This research therefore seeks to examine the trends...

Impact of Foreign Aid On Poverty Reduction In Ghana

ABSTRACT There have been various forms of foreign aid to developing countries of which Ghana is a beneficiary. Many theories have been attributed to the inception of foreign aid to less developed countries. In some researches, Foreign aid have been attributed to having a great impact on poverty reduction however, there are other studies which have come out with findings that show that foreign aid does not have an impact on poverty reduction. This research therefore seeks to examine the trends...

The Impact Of Corporate Governance On Asset Quality Of Banks.A Case Of The Ghanaian Banking Sector

ABSTRACT This study set out to assessed the impact of governance variables on asset quality of Ghanaian banks. Using thirty-two banks operating in Ghana from 2006 to 2016, the study investigates how corporate governance can influence the quality of asset among banks. The study employed random estimation technique strategy. The findings for the study indicate that non-executive board member ratio has a significant inverse nexus on NPLs. The results suggest that the presence of outside director...

Exploring The Triggers Of Bank Runs In Ghana: Evidence From Consumers

ABSTRACT The study aims to explore the factors that drive panic withdrawal, the reasons for withdrawals and the further actions that bank clients take after withdrawing their deposits during the collapse of banks from an individual customer perspective. A cross-sectional data set was collected from 80 customers of banks in Ghana using a survey instrument. In total, 44 percent of respondents have accounts with at last one of the failed or collapsed banks. Overall, half of the respondents withd...

The Effect of Omnibank’s SME Clinic On Business Management Capacity and knowledge: the case of the Accra Metropolis

ABSTRACT The purpose of this research was to determine the extent to which OmniBank’s SME Clinic has had a positive effect on the business management capacity and knowledge of owners/managers of SMEs in Ghana, with focus on the Accra Metropolis. This was done primarily through: determining the strengths and weaknesses of OmniBank’s SME Clinic and investigating the effect of OmniBank’s SME Clinic on the business management capacity and knowledge of owners/managers of SMEs. Looking at the...

Financial Inclusion Of Poverty Alleviation in Ghana; Assessing The Impact Of Mobile Money And Banking.

ABSTRACT  This study examined the impact of mobile money and banking services on poverty alleviation in Ghana. In recent years, mobile money and banking services are argued to increase financial inclusion, especially in developing economies. The penetration of these services is therefore also theorized to reduce poverty significantly. However, despite the increasing penetration of banking and mobile money services in Ghana, there are limited studies assessing how the two impact on poverty a...


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