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Access to finance as a challenge for Burgersfort small and medium-sized enterprises in tourism

Ngoma, Moreblessing R. (2023-12-20)

The objective of the study was to assess financial access as a challenge to SMEs in tourism and in rural areas. The focus was on the relationships between financial access and its determinants, such as, information asymmetry, ...
Barriers to revenue collection affecting municipal financial viability : a case of Maruleng Local Municipality

Nkuna, Fedium (2021-08)

Local government, as the third sphere of South Africa’s three-sphere system of governance, is tasked with the constitutional mandate to provide an array of services to its respective communities, via its municipalities. ...
Capital structure, corporate governance and financial performance : an empirical study of the South African retail sector

Mukaddam, Shaa'ista (2020-05)

Capital structure has been a subject of debate for a number of decades. Extensive research explaining various theories of capital structure can be found. The most notable theories are the Modigliani and Miller capital ...
Commodity price volatility, stock market performance and economic growth: evidence from BRICS countries

Ndlovu, Ian (2019-06)

The study investigated the nexus between commodity price volatility, stock market performance, and economic growth in the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (the BRICS) predicated on two ...
Comparative analysis of the key foreign direct investment determinants in African countries

Moloi, Vincent Muziwakhile Mbongeleni (2018-10)

This study attempts to analyse the key FDI determinants in African countries using annual data for the period from 2003 to 2015. It firstly, gives the introduction and the background of FDI. Secondly, it provides both ...
Determinants of asset quality in South African banks

Erasmus, Coert Frederik (2018-06)

The maturity transformation of deposits is a primary driver of economic growth, as loans enable borrowers to spend funds, thereby growing the economy. However, if borrowers cannot repay their loans, the asset quality of ...
Determinants of commercial bank liquidity in South Africa

Luvuno, Themba Innocent (2018-06-28)

This study examined the determinants of commercial bank liquidity in South Africa. The panel regression approach was used, applying panel data from twelve commercial banks over the period 2006 to 2016. A quantitative ...
The determinants of financial inclusion in selected African countries

Njanike, Kosmas (2021-06)

This thesis investigated the determinants of financial inclusion with the emphasis on social networks in selected African countries, namely, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Eswatini and South Africa. Many ...
Determinants of financial market development : the role of institutions

Madheu, Violet (2020-10)

This study aims to determine the main drivers of financial market development, with a specific interest in the relationship between the stock and bank credit markets, as proxies of financial market development, and the ...
Determinants of financial performance of insurance companies: empirical evidence from Kenya

Morara, Kamanda (2020-12)

The drivers of financial success of the insurance industry are of interest to several players in any economy including the government, policymakers, policyholders, and investors. In Kenya, there have been relatively few ...
Determinants of investments : a comparative study of RSA Retail Savings Bonds and stokvel

Kgomo, Simon Llifie (2018-06)

This research established the determinants of the investment choices between the RSA Government Retail Bonds and the stokvel by salaried individuals. The research carried out a comparative analysis between the two investment ...
Dividend policy and share price volatility: evidence from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange

Wehncke, Francois Cornelius (2018-10)

For many financial analysts the relationship between dividend policy and share price volatility remains inconclusive. The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether the relationship between dividend policy and share ...
Does capital structure theory remain relevant under abnormal macroeconomic environment: the case of Zimbabwean manufacturing firms during the period 2009-2018

Magomo, Norma Tariro (2020-12)

The main objective of this study was to test if the applicability of known capital structure theories holds water in abnormal economic environments, in particular, in Zimbabwe. Using secondary data collected for listed ...
The effect of financial literacy on financial inclusion: evidence from Uganda

Kasozi, Stephen Jason (2020-04)

While a significant portion of the global population remains financially excluded, most empirical studies and policy interventions for increasing financial inclusion appear to focus predominantly on supply-side determinants ...
The effects of liquidity and solvency on South African banks’ performance

Kumalo, Nokuphiwa Lorraine (2023-03-06)

This study examined the effects of liquidity and solvency on South African banks’ performance. The panel regression approach was used, applying panel data from 13 commercial banks over the period 2012 to 2022. The pooled ...
An empirical analysis of bank performance and regulatory requirements in South Africa

Khoza, Mpucuko Armstrong Ezekiel (2020-11)

This study examined the nexus between bank performance and regulatory requirements in South Africa. The panel regression approach was used, which applied panel data from 12 banks that were registered in terms of the Bank ...
An empirical study of liquidity risk embedded in banks' asset liability mismatches

Marozva, Godfrey (2017-09)

The correct measure and definition of liquidity in finance literature remains an unresolved empirical issue. The main objective of the present study was to develop, validate and test the liquidity mismatch index (LMI) ...
Examining consequences of principal-agent and corporate governance interactions in South Africa : a study of FTSA/JSE TOP40 companies

Muzata, Tapiwa (2018-06-15)

This study examined the consequences of Principal-Agent and Corporate Governance interactions within South Africa’s FTSE/JSE Top40 listed companies from 2008 to 2016. The study’s objectives were to examine the prevalence ...
Exploring employee perceptions of the psychological contract, employee motivation and retention in the South African motor industry

Nara, Sailesh (2024-02-27)

The historical roots of the employment relationship date back to early civilisations, marked by individuals seeking expertise in exchange for rewards. Unspoken expectations between parties often shape the dynamics of this ...
Exploring the relationships between foreign direct investment, foreign aid and economic growth : evidence from Africa

Wehncke, Francois Cornelius (2021-11-08)

Focusing on African economic panel data from 1990-2018, this study set out to analyse the relationships between foreign direct investment (FDI), official development assistance (ODA) and economic growth. Specifically, the ...

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