2022
DOI: 10.1108/ijoem-01-2022-0060
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Procyclicality of loan-loss provisions and competitive environment – a global perspective

Abstract: PurposeDespite the extensive debate on the impact of bank competition on risk-taking, there is no evidence of its role in procyclicality of loan-loss provisions (LLPs). The purpose of this study is to find out what is the role of competition in the procyclicality of LLPs.Design/methodology/approachUsing over 70,000 bank-level observations in 103 countries in 2004–2015 and the LLPs model, this study interacts competition with business cycle to check what is the effect of competition on procyclicality of LLPs.Fi… Show more

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“…Furthermore, Olszak and Kowalska (2022) examined the role of competition in the procyclicality of LLPs. They discovered that increased competition was associated with a higher degree of procyclicality in LLPs, particularly in high-income countries.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Furthermore, Olszak and Kowalska (2022) examined the role of competition in the procyclicality of LLPs. They discovered that increased competition was associated with a higher degree of procyclicality in LLPs, particularly in high-income countries.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Loan-loss provisions refer to the funds set aside by banks to cover potential losses from loans that may default. LLPs are relatively large accruals on bank income statements of banks, therefore, have a significant impact on banks' earnings and regulatory capital (Olszak & Kowalska, 2022). Their levels depend on the expected loan losses and the substantial scope of discretion that bank managers have in choosing the size of LLPs estimates (Olszak & Kowalska, 2022).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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