Karakteristik Dewan Pengawas sebagai Determinan Kinerja Sosial Bank Syariah. Penelitian ini mencoba untuk menguji sejumlah karakteristik dewan pengawas dan pengaruhnya pada aspek kinerja sosial bank Syariah di Indonesia. Analisis regresi model random effect dipilih sebagai metode dengan Bank Umum Syariah 2012-2017 sebagai sampel. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa keahlian keuangan dan frekuensi rapat mampu memacu kinerja sosial bank syariah. Hal ini terjadi karena kompetensi wajib dewan pengawas adalah bidang keuangan. Selain itu, indikasi koordinasi dan pengawasan kerja diukur dari intensitas rapat. Oleh karena itu, bank syariah perlu memperhatikan kompetensi dan kapabilitas perekrutan dewan pengawas.

Purpose: This study aims to determine the effect of mergers on BSI's financial performance. Research methodology: The method used in this research is descriptive comparative, namely research that describes a certain situation within a predetermined period of time. The data used in this study comes from the financial statements of the three Islamic banks before the merger (2019) and BSI after the merger (2021). Results: The results of this study show that of the nine ratios studied, six ratios have increased, namely the quick ratio, debt to equity ratio, times interest earned, return on assets, return on equity, and net profit margin, while the other four have decreased, namely the current ratio, cash ratio , and debt ratios. Limitations: The observation period is limited to a year before and a year after the merger. Contribution: As for suggestions for BSI, it is necessary to pay attention to important and dominant aspects that can improve the quality of company assets and financing. Novelty: The difference between this study and previous studies is that the ratios used in this study are Current Ratio (CR), Quick Ratio (QR), Cash Ratio, Debt Ratio (DR), Debt to equity ratio (DER), Times interest earned (TIE), Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), Net Profit Margin (NPM) as a comparison to see the financial performance before and after the merger from BSI.

Purpose - This study aims to examine in more detail the characteristics of SSB that will affect the level of trust of Islamic banking customers. The purpose of this study is to understand empirically the relationship between the characteristics of SSB and the trust of Islamic bank customers in Indonesia.Method - A quantitative approach with the panel data analysis method is used to analyze sample data from all Sharia commercial banks in Indonesia in the 2012-2019 period. The independent variable in this study consisted of 6 characteristics of SSB.Result - The results of the study show the facts that the 3 characteristics of SSB are proven to be able to increase customer trust. The three variables are the number of members, financial expertise, and doctoral education.Implication - Islamic Commercial Banks in Indonesia suggest to put more consideration of the number of members, financial expertise, and doctoral education in the recruitment process for the selection of Sharia bank SSB members.Originality - In contrast to previous research which examines the effect of the existence of SSB on customer trust and loyalty, this study seeks to get deeper answers to the input factors of SSB characteristics that really have a positive impact on a positive image and customer trust in Islamic banks.