Cross - border bank mergers: what lures the rare animal?

Article Abstract:

The information costs and the regulations are the two main factors influence companies deciding against international mergers in the banking industry. Over 3000 cross border mergers that have taken place between 1985 - 2001 in the banking industry are analyzed for the determinants of the mergers.

Case studies, Acquisitions and mergers

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Predicting bank performance with financial forecasts: a case of Taiwan commercial banks

Article Abstract:

A method which uses data envelopment analysis (DEA) for measuring and predicting the efficiency of banking industry in Taiwan based on financial statements of 24 banks is formulated.

Taiwan, Reporting & Disclosure, Methods, Usage, Evaluation, Data envelopment analysis, Economic forecasting, Financial statements

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The wealth effect of forced bank mergers and cronyism

Article Abstract:

The effect of forced bank mergers on the shareholdersE wealth of Malaysian banks and its link to cronyism is discussed.

Malaysia, Analysis, Crony capitalism

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