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Payment clearing is important to ensure that the payment is transferred or the cash from one bank account moves to the other bank. The banking system in Iraq follows two sorts of clearance systems which are the IBCS (Inter Bank Clearing System) and C-ACH (Check Automated Clearing House System). Though the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has already modernized the payment clearing systems, the country's banks still use the interbank clearing systems. In this background, the current study is a first-of-its-kind attempt to compare and contrast the IBCS and C-ACH systems so as to understand the benefits and disadvantages associated with these two clearance systems and identify the optimal one. For this study, the researcher used secondary data available from the CBI for the study period between 2O18 and 2O22. The collected data was analyzed for descriptive statistics and correlation to validate the hypotheses. The Mann Whitney U test and independent sample T-test were conducted in the study. From the study outcomes, it is clear that there exists a significant difference between the systems' performance in terms of number of transfers in dollars and Iraqi dinars as well as the distribution of bank transfers through checks in dollars and Iraqi dinars. Between the systems (IBCS and C-ACH) under study, the C-ACH system gained prominence with the highest number of transfers and the distribution of bank transfers through checks. The study results confirm the increasing penetration of the electronic clearing system while the policy makers in the government and decision makers at the CBI must devise strategies to bring all the participant banks in the country under a unified clearing system so that the end consumer gains benefits in terms of cost, time, data security, ease and so on. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Banking and risk are synonymous concepts. The risk concepts for both conventional and Islamic banks are broadly similar, and liquidity risk is among the most important risks that all banks are exposed to. The management process of liquidity risk, which arises when banks do not have enough assets to meet their liabilities at maturity, may differ in conventional and Islamic banks. This study aims to present a comparative analysis of the liquidity determinants of conventional and Islamic banks operating in Turkey. Using the data of 3 Islamic and 17 conventional banks for the period between 2011Q1-2022Q2, the analysis, which also aims to see the short and long-term effects, concludes that the determinants of liquidity risk for conventional and Islamic banks are largely similar. However, the liquidity of Islamic banks is more sensitive to bank-specific variables. The findings showed that Islamic banks, which cannot use all of the conventional liquidity management tools in the liquidity management process for different reasons, have to hold higher liquid assets than conventional banks in the short term, even if they are balanced in the long term. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to analyze the problem of developing mutanaqisah musyarakah contracts in property financing by reviewing the benefits, opportunities, costs, and risks involved in mutanaqisah musyarakah contracts. This research uses a mix method between qualitative and quantitative with the ANP BOCR approach with the help of superdecision software. This research consists of four stages of research including pre-research, data collection, data processing and interpretation of results. The results of this study indicate that the ANP BOCR analysis regarding the development of property financing using the musyarakah mutanaqisah contract which is the top priority in the BOCR criteria aspect is Benefit with a Normalize value of 0.35644, followed by the risk aspect in second place with a value of 0.32573, followed by the opportunity aspect with a value of 0.19358 and in the last rank is the cost aspect with a value of 0.12426. The top priority in alternative strategies in developing property financing using the musyarakah mutanaqisah contract is the strategy that banks must work with honest developers. The next strategy is a socialization strategy, namely the bank conducts socialization to the public so that people understand more about the mutanaqisah musyarakah contract. In the third rank is to develop competitive and innovative products. Furthermore, the last rank is a promotion strategy in the form of banners, banners and billboards. Based on the calculation of the benefit cluster, each cluster has the same value, it means that the three benefit subcriteria have the same priority. Furthermore, in the opportunity cluster, the top priority is the development of property investment, followed by product innovation and needs according to the financing contract. Then in the cost cluster, the priority of the cost cluster is notary fees, followed by insurance costs in second place and administrative costs in third place. And in the risk cluster, the priority is credit risk, followed by market risk and compliance risk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: A significant dilemma facing humankind in the present time is environmental degradation. To alleviate the pressure on natural resources, green banking (GB) has been acknowledged as an effective solution. However, creating consumer engagement is still challenging for banks. Hence, the purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of religiosity on GB adoption among Muslim consumers. Design/methodology/approach: The deductive approach was used to explain how GB adoption is affected by the religiosity of the consumer. A total of 332 sample data were collected cross-sectionally from Islamic bank customers in the UAE. Partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) via Smart PLS 4 was used to analyse the data. Five dimensions (i.e. ideological, ritualistic, intellectual, consequential and experimental) were used to measure religiosity which served as the independent variable. Customer intention to adopt GB represents the dependent variable. Findings: The PLS-SEM results revealed that Islamic religiosity affects the adoption of GB among Muslim consumers. Indeed, their religious commitment and beliefs affect the products they intend to adopt and how they intend to do it. Originality/value: To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is a pioneering study in the investigation of Islamic religiosity and its influence on the intention to adopt GB. This is a pioneering study in the sense that it proposes a comprehensive religiosity construct using five intertwined dimensions in the literature of GB. This study offers an improved and broader insight assessment of Islamic religiosity, which would help emphasise its significance and utility for business-related decisions by developing an emotionally-driven link between GB practices and the Muslim-oriented consumer market towards increasing the latter's engagement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Payment clearing is important to ensure that the payment is transferred or the cash from one bank account moves to the other bank. The banking system in Iraq follows two sorts of clearance systems which are the IBCS (Inter Bank Clearing System) and C-ACH (Check Automated Clearing House System). Though the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has already modernized the payment clearing systems, the country’s banks still use the interbank clearing systems. In this background, the current study is a first-of-its-kind attempt to compare and contrast the IBCS and C-ACH systems so as to understand the benefits and disadvantages associated with these two clearance systems and identify the optimal one. For this study, the researcher used secondary data available from the CBI for the study period between 2018 and 2022. The collected data was analyzed for descriptive statistics and correlation to validate the hypotheses. The Mann Whitney U test and independent sample T-test were conducted in the study. From the study outcomes, it is clear that there exists a significant difference between the systems’ performance in terms of number of transfers in dollars and Iraqi dinars as well as the distribution of bank transfers through checks in dollars and Iraqi dinars. Between the systems (IBCS and C-ACH) under study, the C-ACH system gained prominence with the highest number of transfers and the distribution of bank transfers through checks. The study results confirm the increasing penetration of the electronic clearing system while the policy makers in the government and decision makers at the CBI must devise strategies to bring all the participant banks in the country under a unified clearing system so that the end consumer gains benefits in terms of cost, time, data security, ease and so on.

Banking and risk are synonymous concepts. The risk concepts for both conventional and Islamic banks are broadly similar, and liquidity risk is among the most important risks that all banks are exposed to. The management process of liquidity risk, which arises when banks do not have enough assets to meet their liabilities at maturity, may differ in conventional and Islamic banks. This study aims to present a comparative analysis of the liquidity determinants of conventional and Islamic banks operating in Turkey. Using the data of 3 Islamic and 17 conventional banks for the period between 2011Q1-2022Q2, the analysis, which also aims to see the short and long-term effects, concludes that the determinants of liquidity risk for conventional and Islamic banks are largely similar. However, the liquidity of Islamic banks is more sensitive to bank-specific variables. The findings showed that Islamic banks, which cannot use all of the conventional liquidity management tools in the liquidity management process for different reasons, have to hold higher liquid assets than conventional banks in the short term, even if they are balanced in the long term.

Purpose: The primary objective of this study aims to intensively explore the environment of Indonesian regulations and laws related to the Islamic banking system and micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) and unveil the restrictive laws and regulatory flaws that potentially hinder the Islamic banking institution and MSME industry in achieving financial inclusion and promoting sustainable growth. Design/methodology/approach: This paper implements a qualitative method by implementing a multi-case study research strategy, both from the Islamic banking institutions and the MSME industries. The data were gathered primarily through an interview approach by adopting purposive uncontrolled quota sampling. Findings: The findings of this paper reveal two essential issues: First, the regulatory imbalances and restrictions could demotivate and hinder the efforts of Islamic banks in providing access to finance for the MSME segment, hence, encumbering the achievement of the financial inclusion agenda from the Islamic banking industry. Second, the flaws in MSME registration and taxation might discourage the formal MSMEs from extending their business license and prevent the informal MSME units from registering their business. This issue would potentially lower their chance of accessing external financing from the formal financial institutions and participating in supportive government programmes due to the absence of proper legality. Research limitations/implications: Since this paper only observed six Islamic banks and 22 MSME units in urban and rural locations in Indonesia using a case study approach, the empirical findings and case discussions were limited to those respective Islamic banks and MSME participants. Practical implications: By referring to the recommendations as presented in this paper, two critical policy implications could be expected from adopting the proposed recommendations, among others: By addressing the issues of the regulatory imbalance associated with the Islamic banking industry and introduce the deregulatory policies on profit and loss sharing (PLS) scheme implementation, this approach will motivate the Islamic banking industry in serving the MSME sector better and provide greater access to financial services, particularly in using the PLS financing schemes. By resolving the problems on MSME registration and taxation, this strategy will enhance the sustainability of the formal MSMEs' operation and encourage the informal ones to register, hence, improving their inclusion into the formal financing services and government assistance programmes. Originality/value: The present study attempts to address the literature shortcomings and helps to fill the gaps – both theoretical and empirical – by incorporating the multi-case study among Indonesian Islamic banks and MSMEs to extensively explore the Indonesia regulatory environment pertaining to the Islamic banking system (supply-side) and MSMEs (demand-side), and thoroughly investigates and reveals the restrictive laws and regulatory flaws that could potentially hinder the Islamic banking institutions and MSME industries in attaining financial inclusion and contributing to sustainable development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research explores the motives for fraudulent behaviour using the fraud hexagon model approach in Islamic Bank X, city Y. This research is qualitative research with primary data sources. Data collection was carried out through unstructured interviews and then deepened through observation. The informants for this research consisted of 7 people who had worked and were currently working in several parts of Islamic Bank X, city Y. This research used qualitative data analysis techniques with three stages in the form of data reduction, data presentation and conclusion. This research reveals the motives for fraudulent behaviour at Islamic Bank X in City Y from the perceptive fraud hexagon model. Fraudulent behaviour is based on the perpetrator's intention and is driven by motives in the form of pressure, rationalization, opportunity, ability, arrogance and collusion. Companies can use the results of this research to consider strategies and policies for controlling risks against fraud. The results of this research can also be helpful for Islamic Banks regarding the suitability of a person's position. Sharia banks must develop their human resources well so that there is a balance between employee rights and obligations.

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One of the financial institutions currently developing in Indonesia is sharia banking, but previous research states that the majority of people still use conventional banking products. This is because conventional banks have various products, are more diverse, and have advantages over sharia banks. Therefore, this research aims to identify how religiosity and perceptions can influence people's decisions to use sharia banking services. The type of research conducted is quantitative research. Quantitative research is the type of research conducted. The population consists of 1350 traders located in Manonda Market and Masomba Market in Palu City. Simple Random Sampling is the sampling technique used. In this research, there are 180 respondents whose data will be used to test the hypotheses. The research takes place in the traditional markets of Masomba and Manonda in Palu City, and the data collection was conducted in the year 2023. The data that will be used to test the hypothesis in this research is 180 respondents from questionnaires distributed directly to respondents. The research results show that religiosity can influence people's perceptions regarding Islamic banks; apart from that, perceptions are also found to influence consumer decisions when using sharia banking products. Furthermore, perception can be a good mediator between religiosity and consumer decisions, but in this research, it was found that religiosity cannot influence people's decisions to use sharia banking. The implications of this research are important for academics by opening opportunities for further research regarding the complexity of the relationship between religiosity, perceptions and customer decisions in Islamic banking. For Islamic banking practitioners, these results emphasize the importance of understanding the role of perception in increasing the acceptance and use of Islamic services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study aims to investigate what past scholars have learned about Muslim consumer compliance behaviour in Islamic banks and identify what future research is needed. In addition, it also explores the relationship model between the previously studied determining factors and the customer's Sharia compliance behaviour. Design/methodology/approach: This study used a bibliometric–systematic literature review analysis using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) technique by reviewing the articles published from 2013 to 2023. The PRISMA procedures involved several stages, including identification, screening, eligibility, analysis and conclusion based on the findings. Findings: The results found that customer Sharia compliance behaviour determinants in Islamic banks are attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, Islamic financial literacy, religiosity, consumer conformity, Islamic branding and behavioural intention. Interestingly, the results indicated that such factors as consumer conformity, Islamic branding and sustainable intentions are less discussed. Practical implications: Decision-makers in Islamic banks must use digital technology to offer better service and make operations more reachable for customers to access information, complete transactions and manage their accounts by Sharia principles. Therefore, the bank needs to continually produce innovative products and services so that customers have a greater variety of options to suit their Sharia-compliant financial needs. Theoretically, this study has contributed by finding the main critical domains influencing customers' Sharia compliance behaviour, such as attitudes, subjective norms, perceptions of behavioural control, knowledge of Islamic finance, religiosity, consumer conformity, Islamic branding and behavioural intentions. Then, it makes a theoretical contribution by establishing a model that explains how customers make decisions based on Sharia-related factors in the context of their purchases. Originality/value: Past studies focused on the Sharia compliance behaviour in paying Zakat for takaful customers. Therefore, this study provides critical factors of Sharia compliance behaviour on conformity, Islamic branding and sustainable intention regarding unexplored consensus on the determinants and outcomes of customer Sharia compliance behaviour of Islamic banking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose – This study analyzes the relationship between maqasid sharia and the stability of Islamic banks in Indonesia. Methodology – This study uses annual balanced panel data of eight Islamic banks in Indonesia from to 2010-2020 and utilizes a random effects model (REM) approach with the generalized least squares (GLS) method. The dependent variable is the Z-score as a proxy for bank stability, and the independent variables are bank size, the maqasid index (MI), capital adequacy ratio (CAR), gross domestic product (GDP), inflation, and interest rate. Findings – This research reveals that the stability of Islamic banking in Indonesia decreased over the study period, whereas maqasid performance increased. Furthermore, this study shows that the maqasid index and GDP negatively influence the Z-score, while bank size and CAR have a positive influence. We found no influence of inflation or the interest rate on the Z-score. The negative impact of the Maqasid index denotes poor management and financing quality, which is linked to the slanted achievement of the three Maqasid objectives (education, justice, and maslahah) during the study period. Implications – Policymakers, industry, and academics can use the research findings as recommendations to strengthen the stability of Islamic banks and their role in promoting welfare. Originality – This study employs the maqasid index as a proxy for Islamic bank performance to analyze its influence on bank stability.

This study delves into the influence of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Fintech lending on bank performance in Indonesia, with a specific focus on its effects on Islamic banks both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Employing a fixed-effects model, unbalanced panel data from 121 banks, including 16 Islamic banks, were analyzed. The findings unveil a significant and positive impact of growth loan disbursement to borrowers from P2P lending on bank performance, particularly in terms of return on assets. Additionally, Islamic Banks exhibit a significant and favorable effect on overall bank performance. Conversely, the joint interaction between P2P lending and Islamic Banks demonstrates a negative and significant influence on Islamic bank performance, suggesting that while P2P lending may benefit conventional banks, it adversely affects Islamic banks. Furthermore, this negative impact is exacerbated during the COVID-19 period. These outcomes underscore the importance of collaboration or strategic alliances between P2P lending platforms and Islamic banks, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the realm of banking, Islamic banking concepts and practices may appear unfamiliar to certain customers, particularly those transitioning from conventional banking systems. The perception of customers is significantly influenced by the level of education and awareness imparted by the banks themselves. Moreover, it is widely believed that customer perception directly impacts their satisfaction levels. Within Tanzania, the Islamic banking sector has experienced modest growth in recent years. This study aims to delve into the perception held by customers regarding Islamic Banks’ adherence to Shariah principles in their operations. Also, it aims to understand the factors that attract customers to Islamic banks instead of conventional ones. This research focuses on the Islamic banking industry in Tanzania, covering both the mainland and the Island of Zanzibar. A total of 305 Islamic bank customers participated in this study by completing a close-ended questionnaire. Using a descriptive research design, this study examined four key factors: the banks’ compliance with Shariah principles, customers’ awareness of Islamic banking products and services, criteria used by customers when selecting a bank, and customer satisfaction with the quality of services offered. The findings showed that the majority of Islamic bank customers in Tanzania perceived these banks to be operating in accordance with Shariah law. This study also highlighted that Shariah compliance was the primary influencing factor in choosing an Islamic bank over a conventional followed by service quality. Therefore, Islamic banks in Tanzania should focus on providing more education about Islamic banking and ensuring that their products align with Islamic law.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether there are differences in non-performing financing and yield rates on mudharaba and musharaka financing of Islamic commercial banks in Indonesia, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study uses a quantitative method using a sample of 14 Islamic commercial banks in Indonesia. The data used is monthly secondary data obtained from Islamic banking statistics for 2017-2022. Data analysis was carried out using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test normality test and the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test non-parametric difference test using IBM SPSS 26 software. The results showed differences in non-performing financing and the rate of return on mudharaba and musharaka financing in the period before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AbstractOur research explores the determinants of capital buffers in Indonesian Islamic banking, which is ranked 10th in the world. The explanatory variables consist of competition, profit loss sharing (PLS) financing, and bank-specific variables such as bank size, stability, total financing, efficiency and financing risk. All Islamic banks, 34 banks, are selected for the purpose of this study, covering from 2014 to 2020 and using quarterly data. The dynamic panel regression is employed and estimated using the bias-corrected least-squares dummy variable (LSDVC) that generates a more robust estimator than the widely used GMM method for the case of the small cross-section unit with the unbalanced panel. The findings evidently show that low competition discourages banks from having a high capital buffer. Stability, bank size and high financing default encourage banks to build up a high capital buffer. By contrast, PLS financing, total financing and operating inefficiency lower capital buffers. Interestingly, being a full-fledged Islamic bank gives more benefits than an Islamic bank window in building up a capital buffer. Our study has important implications for the Indonesian Financial Service Authority as a policymaker. Converting an Islamic bank window to a full-fledged Islamic bank through a spin-off policy must be implemented immediately according to Indonesian Islamic bank law no 23/2008 to encourage strong and sound Islamic banking in Indonesia.

AbstractThis study investigates the relationship between board characteristics (Sharia boards and boards of directors) and capital structure decisions of Islamic commercial banks (ICBs). The sample consisted of 14 ICBs in Indonesia operated during 2007–2021. The data were analyzed using the random effect model and the feasible generalized least square model. The results reveal that the size and independence of the board of directors and Sharia board expertise have a positive impact on the Indonesian ICBs’ debt-to-total asset ratio decision. Furthermore, board gender diversity encourages ICBs in Indonesia to adopt a lower debt-to-total equity ratio (DTER) while the size and expertise of Sharia boards encourage ICBs to pursue higher DTER. This study reinforces the agency theory’s view regarding the relationship between board characteristics and corporate capital structure decisions.

The authors’ study explored the incorporation of the CSR concept followed by Western banks into the practice of Islamicbased dual banking. Their empirical research covered the listed commercial banks in Pakistan. They studied the CSR activities and their disclosure in reports of listed commercial banks in Pakistan during the period 2008–2018 and how they affected the financial performance of the banks. The results of the study revealed that the disclosure of CSR increased by an average of 15 percentage during the period under study: from 56.48% to 71.06%. The results of the study confirm that banks that consciously engage in CSR activities and communicate this appropriately achieve better financial performance. However, disclosure of CSR information has no significant impact on the market valuation of listed banks, as measured by Tobin’s Q ratio. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to examine the financial performance of Islamic banks in Indonesia and Malaysia, with a specific focus on optimizing shareholder value. The assessment includes efficiency, market share, interest rates, inflation and economic growth as crucial criteria in comprehending the success of Islamic banks in each country. The secondary data is derived from the annual reports of 25 Islamic banks in Indonesia and Malaysia, with a focus on characteristics pertaining to operational efficiency and market share. Furthermore, data is obtained from Bank Indonesia (BI) to gather statistics regarding inflation, interest rates, and GDP growth from the years 2018 to 2021. The study used panel data regression with a random effects model as the most accurate estimator. The results of the panel data regression analysis suggest that inflation has a favorable effect on return on equity (ROE), while GDP growth has a beneficial impact on return on assets (ROA). This research highlights the importance of enhancing inflation risk management and making strategic adaptations to the business plans of Islamic banks in Malaysia and Indonesia. This research enhances the scholarly comprehension of the variables affecting the efficiency of Islamic banks in diverse economic conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the realm of banking, Islamic banking concepts and practices may appear unfamiliar to certain customers, particularly those transitioning from conventional banking systems. The perception of customers is significantly influenced by the level of education and awareness imparted by the banks themselves. Moreover, it is widely believed that customer perception directly impacts their satisfaction levels. Within Tanzania, the Islamic banking sector has experienced modest growth in recent years. This study aims to delve into the perception held by customers regarding Islamic Banks’ adherence to Shariah principles in their operations. Also, it aims to understand the factors that attract customers to Islamic banks instead of conventional ones. This research focuses on the Islamic banking industry in Tanzania, covering both the mainland and the Island of Zanzibar. A total of 305 Islamic bank customers participated in this study by completing a close-ended questionnaire. Using a descriptive research design, this study examined four key factors: the banks’ compliance with Shariah principles, customers’ awareness of Islamic banking products and services, criteria used by customers when selecting a bank, and customer satisfaction with the quality of services offered. The findings showed that the majority of Islamic bank customers in Tanzania perceived these banks to be operating in accordance with Shariah law. This study also highlighted that Shariah compliance was the primary influencing factor in choosing an Islamic bank over a conventional followed by service quality. Therefore, Islamic banks in Tanzania should focus on providing more education about Islamic banking and ensuring that their products align with Islamic law. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This paper aims to investigate customer attitude towards the use of emerging social media platforms (SMPs) for promotional activities by United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Islamic banks, particularly, in the post-COVID-19 era. The key drivers of this research include analysing, anticipating and providing recommendations to reinvigorate the marketing and promotional strategies of the UAE Islamic banks to spark renewed customer interest. Design/methodology/approach: This study is anticipatory and descriptive in nature. Primary data is used to understand customer perception towards the use of emerging social media marketing tools by the UAE-based Islamic banks. Reliability, factor analysis and multiple regression analysis are applied to understand customer attitude. While focusing on the current COVID-19 scenario, the need for innovative structure is envisaged to meet the post-COVID-19 needs. Findings: The findings of this research highlight the significance of emerging SMPs such as WhatsApp, TikTok, Pinterest, Viber, Snapchat and their application as promotional tools to inspire the purchase intention of customers in this virtual age. The results of the study reveal these emerging SMPs are predicted to be used as the preferred promotional tools for Islamic banks. Research limitations/implications: This paper is limited to the UAE Islamic banks and to a specified set of SMPs as promotional tools. Nevertheless, its findings have important implications that can be extended and validated through studying the post-COVID-19 customer attitude towards other innovative promotional tools used by commercial banks in general and Islamic banks in particular, in the GCC and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions. Originality/value: There is currently limited available research on the innovative social media marketing techniques and promotional strategies. This study is a novel attempt to examine the adoption of the emerging SMPs as promotional tools by the UAE Islamic banks. This paper extends value to the existing studies on the impact of the pandemic on the promotional activities of the UAE Islamic banking industry. Nonetheless, while regionally specific, it is valuable in its potential application to the Islamic banking sector in the entire GCC and MENA region in the post-COVID-19 era. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction to The Problem: Risk management is critical for Islamic banks, which must navigate financial and operational risks while adhering to Sharia principles. Understanding how risk governance structures influence risk management's effectiveness in enhancing financial and social performance is essential. Purpose/Objective Study: This study explores the moderation effect of risk governance structures on the relationship between risk management, specifically insolvency risk, financing risk, and operational risk, and Islamic banks' financial and social performance in Indonesia. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research utilized a dynamic panel data regression method to analyze data extracted from the annual reports of 11 Islamic commercial banks spanning from 2012 to 2021. Findings: The study finds that specific risk governance structures, including the size of the audit committee, its independence, the expertise of its members, and the frequency of its meetings, as well as the quality of external audits, significantly enhance the impact of risk management on both the financial and social performance of Islamic banks. Additionally, specific structures unique to Islamic banks, such as the Sharia Supervisory Board size and the frequency of their meetings, also strengthen this effect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The purpose of this study is to review relevant articles on the problem of adverse selection and moral hazard on profit-sharing contracts in Islamic Banks. Adverse selection and moral hazard problems are problems that occur in profit-sharing contracts so that they impact the low portion of this contract financing compared to margin-based contracts and fee-based contracts. This study uses a qualitative approach through a review of several previous articles. The results show that the conflicts in profit-sharing contracts include principal-agent conflicts and principal-principal conflicts that occur due to adverse selection and moral hazards. The study results reveal that signalling and screening measures can be applied to overcome adverse selection problems while monitoring actions and switching to debt contracts can overcome moral hazard problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Measuring the disclosure of social activities carried out by Islamic banks is very important. However, the results of measuring the disclosure of social activities of Islamic banks in Indonesia still need to be higher when measured by the current CSR disclosure measurement index. The CSR disclosure measurement index often used in related research comes from research results in various countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. This is one of the considerations that causes the level of CSR disclosure of Islamic banks in Indonesia to be relatively low. Studies on developing an index for measuring CSR disclosure of Islamic banks in Indonesia are based on Sharia enterprise theory (SET). Based on the results of literacy studies of related research conducted in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Indonesia, several assessment dimension criteria need to be developed, including those related to the obligation of Islamic banks to report their social activities from the start of their establishment, environmental awareness education for employees, use of environmentally friendly materials. to support operational activities and collaboration with social communities in order to achieve acceleration and equal distribution of community welfare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Measuring the disclosure of social activities carried out by Islamic banks is very important. However, the results of measuring the disclosure of social activities of Islamic banks in Indonesia still need to be higher when measured by the current CSR disclosure measurement index. The CSR disclosure measurement index often used in related research comes from research results in various countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. This is one of the considerations that causes the level of CSR disclosure of Islamic banks in Indonesia to be relatively low. Studies on developing an index for measuring CSR disclosure of Islamic banks in Indonesia are based on Sharia enterprise theory (SET). Based on the results of literacy studies of related research conducted in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Indonesia, several assessment dimension criteria need to be developed, including those related to the obligation of Islamic banks to report their social activities from the start of their establishment, environmental awareness education for employees, use of environmentally friendly materials. to support operational activities and collaboration with social communities in order to achieve acceleration and equal distribution of community welfare.

This research aims to see the perception of indigenous peoples towards Islamic banks. This research was conducted in the city of Panyabungan. The type of research method used is qualitative with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews with informants from several communities, traditional leaders, and Islamic bank employees. In addition, data was also obtained from several documents and literature related to adat and Islamic banks. This research found that the acceptance of Dalihan Na Tolu indigenous people in Panyabungan was based on Dalihan Na Tolu values through aspects of cognition. The dominant customary values in perceiving Islamic banks in Panyabungan are the values of holong mangalap holong and mangholongi bona bulu. Theoretically, this research can be an additional reference for other researchers and academics who want to see public perceptions of Islamic banks, especially in Panyabungan. Practically, this research can inspire Islamic bank managers, especially in Panyabungan.

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the banking sector, including the increase in problematic financing. This research aims to show the impact of restructuring financing and foreclosed collateral (RFFC) on non-performing financing (NPF) levels during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research uses a quantitative approach. The population of this research is Islamic commercial banks (ICB). The research sample was taken using a purposive sampling technique, so a research sample of 6 ICB was obtained in three years, namely 2020-2022. This research uses data analysis in the form of multiple linear regression analysis using the Eviews application. The research results show that financing restructuring and RFFC each positively and significantly affect NPF. This research can be used as reading material related to banking economics and inform banks that success in implementing policies to minimize problematic financing requires good cooperation between banks and customers.

Amidst the pandemic, Indonesia witnessed an economic downturn characterized by wide-spread layoffs, leading to an escalation in the unemployment rate and a decline in individual purchasing power. This crisis also bore down on the market share of Islamic banks. According to the 2021 survey conducted by the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB), the primary hurdles faced by Islamic banks during the pandemic were rooted in legacy infrastructure and technology. Loyalty, trust, and customer satisfaction are intricately linked to the quality of services provided, beginning with the customer's comprehension of Islamic banking. This study delves into the impact of knowledge on customer loyalty, with satisfaction and trust acting as mediating factors among Islamic bank customers in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak. Employing a quantitative approach, the study gathered data from 105 respondents based on the Isaac-Michael formula endorsed by the Islamic Economist Association in Yogya-karta in 2021, administered through questionnaires. The data was then analyzed using Struc-tural Equation Modeling. The findings of this study underscore that knowledge significantly influences customer satisfaction, trust, and ultimately, loyalty. Additionally, satisfaction demonstrates a notable positive effect on loyalty. However, trust, in isolation, does not exert a direct influence on loyalty. Moreover, it was observed that knowledge directly impacts loyal-ty, and this effect is mediated by satisfaction, while trust does not serve as a mediator between knowledge and loyalty. In light of these findings, this study advocates for initiatives within Islamic banks to enhance financial literacy, provide accurate information, and foster under-standing, countering any negative narratives that may erode public trust and perceptions. Furthermore, there is a pressing need to bolster digital services to ensure the continued loyalty of Islamic bank customers.

In an era defined by global economic uncertainty, the role of management performance in influencing bank risk-taking has become pivotal. This urgency stems from the evolving dynamics of the banking sector and the need for robust risk management strategies. This study investigates the relationship between management performance and banks’ risk-taking behavior, drawing data from 248 banks across eight countries comprising Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates spanning 2013–2021 using panel data analysis. The study reveals that management performance measured by a cost-to-income ratio (β = –0.44, p < 0.01) has a negative and significant relationship with bank risk-taking behavior. In essence, a bank with superior management performance, indicated by a lower cost-to-income ratio, tends to have greater financial stability, as evidenced by a higher Z-score. Notably, external factors like the financial crisis and institutional development as moderating variables do not significantly alter the relationship between management performance and banks’ risk-taking behavior. The study also discovers that Islamic banks (β = 0.31, p < 0.01) outperform their conventional counterparts in risk management and management performance. However, it is worth noting that the results of regional analysis demonstrate variations across the Southeast, South, and Middle East regions. After conducting several robustness check tests, the findings of this study remain consistent, offering valuable implications for both policymakers and bank management. These insights emphasize the importance of formulating appropriate regulations and frameworks to enhance management performance at the banking level. AcknowledgmentThe authors gratefully acknowledge the support from Direktorat Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (DPPM) Universitas Islam Indonesia No: 006/Dir/DPPM/70/Pen.Unggulan/III/2023 for providing a research grant to this study.

Purpose: This study aims to provide a systematic review of research on Islamic social reporting (ISR) in the context of Islamic banks in Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach: A total of 32 articles published in international journals indexed by Scopus and Indonesian journals indexed by the Science and Technology Index (SINTA) were selected using a mapping approach. Findings: This study found that most ISR research used a quantitative explanatory approach. Most of the ISR research uses legitimacy and stakeholder theory as a basis for exploring the phenomenon. The mapping shows that the profitability variable is mainly used as a determinant and consequence of ISR. Research limitations/implications: This study was conducted only for empirical research articles based on Scopus and SINTA 1 and 2 databases and is in business, management, and accounting research. These findings are expected to finalize the conceptual framework related to ISR, especially in Islamic companies in Indonesia, considering that Indonesia adheres to a dual board governance system. Originality/value: This paper has successfully mapped ISR research in its determinants and consequences in two different streams. ISR determinants are further analyzed in two groups, financial and non-financial.

This research aims to identify the influence of religiosity in determining customers' decisions to choose an Islamic bank using a systematic literature review (SLR) approach. The SLR stages start from identifying, assessing, and interpreting literature, resulting in 18 articles in 18 journals published in 2015-2022, indexed by SINTA, and having E-ISSN. The results of this research indicate that the influence of customer religiosity still has opportunities and challenges to be improved, as indicated by the low religiosity factors of each customer, such as the lack of religious calling that underlies attitudes and behavior, the basis for prohibiting usury and use limited to profit interests. The indicators of religiosity used to influence customers' decisions to choose an Islamic bank are the quality of Islamic products, avoiding riba transactions, the principle of profit sharing, and Islamic features. The research in the sample has a gap in results so it can become a gap for further research. The research proposals obtained in improving customer decisions are increasing religiosity, meeting customer needs, and the effectiveness of Islamic financial literacy. This research can be used as a reference for further research regarding the role of religiosity in influencing customers' decisions to choose Islamic banks.

This study aims to provide an overview and analysis of the influence of policy and corporate governance, including Sharia supervisory board, firm size, firm age, and leverage on green banking disclosure in Islamic commercial banks in Indonesia from 2017 to 2021. This study uses a quantitative approach with panel data regression analysis to examine the causal relationship between the independent variables (policy, board size, board of commissioners, Sharia Supervisory Board, firm size, firm age, and leverage) and green banking disclosures. Islamic commercial banks registered with FSA and IDX are the study population. The sampling method in this study was purposive sampling, with a total sample of six Islamic commercial banks for five years of research. The results of this study show that the company's age, the size of the company, the size of the board of directors, and the board of commissioners have a significant effect on the disclosure of green banking. Meanwhile, Sharia board and leverage do not significantly affect green banking disclosure. This study implies that applying green banking to overcome environmental problems can only be realized by regulation alone, considering the importance of other factors from the bank's side. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]