Browsing BBSE Research projects (2015) by Title
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Analysis of asset allocation and the financial performance of individual pension schemes in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)Pension funds are a major source of retirement income for many people worldwide. There is an increased need to measure perfonnance of the assets held by the schemes since the growing importance of pension funds has boosted ... -
Analysis of the interest rate pass through from the central bank rate to mortgage lending rates in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)Monetary policy is deemed to be effective when the transmission process is complete; in this case , if it moves from the Central Bank Rate to the long term mortgage rate. However, the Central Bank of Kenya has often been ... -
An analysis on the impact of the asset price .channel of monetary policy transmission mechanism on stock prices in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)The purpose of this paper was to find out the effectiveness of the asset price channel in Kenya. The methodology involved using a Vector Autoregression (VAR) where the study used contemporaneous shocks to short term interest ... -
Applicability of non-financial defined contribution scheme compared to financial schemes in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)Over the years, there has been an advancement in the technology used in various procedures that aid in early detection of certain conditions and informed prevention of others . Improved sanitation and food supply to various ... -
Assessing the impact of mobile money transfer services on private credit and money transfer by commercial banks in Kenya.
(Strathmore University, 2015)This study explored whether mobile money transfer services as a technological advancement had any impact on private credit as measured by loans to the private sector and on commercial bank money transfer figures as measured ... -
Capital market integration in EAC progress ahead of the monetary union formation
(Strathmore University, 2014-11)The East African Community countries Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi have increased efforts towards achieving regional integration which is expected to address the liquidity and capitalization challenges and ... -
A comparative analysis of the level of risk in investment financing between Islamic and conventional banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)This study investigates whether Islamic banks are more risky in terms of their business model than Conventional banks in Kenya and the impact of these risks in the business model on both banking systems. A sample offour ... -
Competition and microfinance interest rates in Sub Saharan Africa
(Strathmore University, 2015)This paper examines the competition effects on microfinance lending interest rates while also considering firm profitability and social outreach. The study, which covers microfinance institutions in 32 countries in Sub-Saharan ... -
The contemporaneous relationship between stock prices and monetary policy in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2016)Movements in the stock market can have a significant impact on the macroeconomy and stock prices are therefore likely to be an important factor in monetary policy decisions. In view of the raging debate on whether central ... -
Customer protection in mortgage financing industry in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)Consumer protection is an especially important instrument in creating long-term banking relationships. These relationships influence uptake of banking products such as mortgages especially if they are built on trust and ... -
The day-of-the-week effect in the Nairobi securities exchange: an adaptive market hypothesis perspective
(Strathmore University, 2015)This paper examines the day-of-the-week effect , an anomaly that contravenes the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH), in the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) . The paper attempts to identify and explain the presence of the ... -
Determinants of bank profitability
(Strathmore University, 2015)Banks play a crucial role in economic development. For the local community, banks provide access to funding and financial services to both local business and citizens, as well as the money banks invest back into the community ... -
Determinants of economic growth In Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)Economic growth has been a major issue in the world today especially in developing countries. This study examines the determinants of economic growth in Kenya the period 1971-20 II with a particular focus on interest rates, ... -
Determinants of interest rate spreads in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)Numerous variables exogenous to the operations of commercial banks have been touted in academic literature to be impmtant factors causing the typically high interest rate spreads in developing countries. Using data for ... -
Determinants of non-performing loans in commercial banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)The purpose of this study was to determine the macroeconomic and bank specific factors affecting nonperforming loans in commercial banks in Kenya. It aimed at determining the relationship between these factors and nonperfonning ... -
Determining optimal contribution levels of defined contribution pension plan in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015-12)This study seeks to determine optimal contribution level required in a Defined Contribution Pension Plan so as to be adequate for the life of the retiree on retirement. The objective is to determine the contribution of the ... -
Determining the pricing strategy for a continuing care retirement Community in Kenya &evaluating its demand
(Strathmore University, 2015)Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) are a form of long term care insurance that offer retirees with housing and nursing care facilities, along with other desired amenities. Potential entrants into the facility ... -
Dividend policy and firm performance: A sectoral analysis of Nairobi securities exchange listed firms
(Strathmore University, 2015)The relationship between dividend payout and firm profitability has attracted a lot of attention fi·om finance scholars with no universal agreement. Benartzi eta! (1997) found no evidence that dividends contain information ... -
The effect of capital structure on profitability of nonfinancial firms listed on the Nairobi securities exchange
(Strathmore University, 2015)Financing businesses presents a number of challenges both to the management and the potential investors. One of the key issues is the choice between debt and equity as financing strategies. Past studies show that firms ... -
The effect of exchange rate volatility on Kenyan exports to the USA
(Strathmore University, 2015)This paper empirically investigates the impact of exchange rate volatility on aggregate Kenyan exportsto the USA. To investigate this relationship the model used is a traditional export demand function where the proxy for ...
