The denominator of the capital adequacy ratio (CAR) for Islamic banks includes an
adjustment factor, alpha, arising from the subsidisation of investment account holders' …

Reports that, unlike Western commercial banks, Islamic banks are prohibited by Islamic
precepts to receive or pay interest, inter alia, in all their transactions. Argues that the Basle …

The study investigates the relationship between the capital adequacy ratio (CAR) and
different bank-specific and macroeconomic variables for 28 Islamic banks. We document …

This paper argues that a uniform application of the Basle capital adequacy norms to both
conventional and Islamic financial institutions may be discriminatory and defeat the very …

We investigate the determinants of capital ratios in contemporary Islamic banking using a
sample comprising 122 Islamic banks (IBs) spanning the period 2000–2014. We measure …

The aim of this paper is to present an empirical evidence to explain some bank internal
factors that influence the capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of listed banks in the Kingdom of …

Conceptually, an Islamic bank has an equity-based capital structure, dominated by
shareholders' equity and investment deposits based on profit and loss sharing (PLS). There …

A strong capital adequacy ratio is crucial to a financial institution's success and helps it to
survive any potential financial crisis. From Q1 2017 to Q4 2019, the influence of the Capital …

Minimum capital requirements are often implemented under the notion that increased capital
improves bank safety and stability. However, an unintended consequence of higher capital …

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to conduct a comparative analysis of CAR
determinants between Islamic and conventional banks. Design/methodology/approach: The …