2016
DOI: 10.1177/0312896215587316
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Bank financing and credit rationing of Australian SMEs

Abstract: This paper investigates two aspects of bank financing using a sample of 1,973 Australian small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs). We compare the variables that explain why Australian small to medium sized enterprises seek bank finance with those that underpin bank credit rationing of loan applications. Our analysis highlights that little overlap exists between the two sets of variables. Larger small to medium sized enterprises with growth intentions, business plans, and those in the agriculture industry are s… Show more

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“…While Australia fared much better than many other economies during the Global Financial Crisis, McCarthy et al (2015) conclude that it is important for the Australian banking regulator (APRA) to push for the requirements for banks to meet new standards, such as Basel III, ahead of time. As they note, notwithstanding the resilience of the sector, it is important for the regulators to remain proactive to ensure the safety of banks.…”
Section: Banking and Financial Institutions Regulationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…While Australia fared much better than many other economies during the Global Financial Crisis, McCarthy et al (2015) conclude that it is important for the Australian banking regulator (APRA) to push for the requirements for banks to meet new standards, such as Basel III, ahead of time. As they note, notwithstanding the resilience of the sector, it is important for the regulators to remain proactive to ensure the safety of banks.…”
Section: Banking and Financial Institutions Regulationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Diversas investigaciones relacionan el tamaño y la edad de la empresa para explicar el racionamiento de crédito que padecen las pymes (Hoque, Sultana, & Thalil, 2016;McCarthy et al, 2013;Freel, Carter, Tagg, & Mason, 2012;Ange-lini, Salvo, & Ferri, 1998). Así, es ampliamente aceptado que las pequeñas empresas afrontan mayores dificultades que las grandes empresas en el mercado de crédito.…”
Section: Tamaño Y Edad De La Empresaunclassified
“…En este sentido, es fundamental la disponibilidad de financiación bancaria para asegurar la viabilidad y el crecimiento de la empresa (McCarthy, Oliver, & Verreynne, 2013), así como la consecución de sus objetivos empresariales. Por ello, las dificultades para conseguir recursos financieros para invertir en nuevos proyectos pueden no solo afectar su crecimiento sino también su supervivencia en el mercado.…”
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