The role of information technology in the profit and cost efficiency improvements of the banking sector.

From: Journal of Academy of Business and Economics | Date: February 1, 2005| Author: Eyadat, Mohammad; Kozak, Sylwester J. | Copyright information

ABSTRACT

Information technology has tremendously stimulated expansion of the banking networks and range of the offered services during recent years. This paper examines the impact of the progress in information technology on the profit and cost efficiencies of the U.S. banking sector during the period of 1992-2003. We test relationships between the level of implemented technology and the banks efficiency. The research shows a positive correlation between the level of imp...

Read all of this article with a FREE trial to HighBeam Research

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles from HighBeam Research

Banking sector feels pinch of CBN action. (Central Bank of Nigeria)
African Business ; That Nigeria's banking sector was under stress was common knowledge. And, expectedly, analysts looked to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to act to safeguard the industry from a further downward slide. But when it finally acted, the CBN took all by surprise, both by the sweeping nature of its
And now?: What does foreign capital and ownership mean for the future of Mexico's banking sector? (Special Report).(Industry Overview)
Business Mexico ; ... firm roots will start to yield the fruit that has been a long time coming. Paul Day is the Mexico City correspondent for Market News International. RELATED ARTICLE: * Fobaproa sees the light of day The nation's Congress will start bringing charges against public ...
Special Supplement: Ukraine - Bids To Be Universal - Ben Aris Reports From Kiev On The Shape Of The Banking Sector And Banks' Strategies To Build Up Universal Business Now That The Economy Is Faring Well.
The Banker ; The banking sector in Ukraine has flourished during the past four years. Banks were passed over in the scramble to get rich during the 1990s and a series of effective banking reforms built the foundations of a relatively solid financial sector. Now that the economy is taking off, the banks are
The role of information technology in the profit and cost efficiency improvements of the banking sector.
Journal of Academy of Business and Economics ; ABSTRACT Information technology has tremendously stimulated expansion of the banking networks and range of the offered services during recent years. This paper examines the impact of the progress in information technology on the profit and cost efficiencies of the U.S. banking sector during the
A STEP TOWARDS THE RESTRUCTURISATION OF THE BANKING SECTOR.
Indonesian Commercial Newsletter ; The Government takes a big step After a postponement of around 2 weeks, which aroused controversy in the community and also in the banking sector, the government finally announced on 13th March 1999 the names of the banks which are to be liquidated, taken over, involved in the recapitalisation
Special Supplement: Azerbaijan - Balance Sheets Look Better - The Banking Sector Is Growing Hand-in-hand With The Economy, Accompanied By Consolidation And Privatisation, And Opportunities For New Products.
The Banker ; Banks in Azerbaijan are bellwethers of the massive growth in the economy. The banking market is growing by a quarter each year, somewhat lower than gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 36%, but enough to stimulate a surge of change, modernisation and expansion in the sector. Salim Kriman, CEO of
Global : Core earnings to lead growth in UAE banking sector
Al Bawaba ; The oil price-led liquidity in the economy was a blessing for the UAE banking sector, which saw excellent growth in the last few years. Good times predominantly owed to the high credit and deposit growth on the back of relatively low interest rate environment, high oil prices and a flourishing
Special Supplement: Nigeria - The First Step - Central Bank Governor Charles Soludo Has Overseen A Massive Consolidation Of The Banking Sector But That Is Only The Start Of His Reform Plan, Says James Eedes.
The Banker ; Byline: JAMES EEDES Proving his doubters wrong, Central Bank of Nigeria governor Charles Soludo emphatically delivered on his promise to overhaul the Nigerian banking sector, culling 89 mostly weak banks down to 25 and pulling the plug on another 14. He did this in just 18 months in a remarkably
Viewpoint: Sberbank Stays Strong Amid Market Change - Andrei Kazmin, Chairman And CEO Of Russia's Largest Bank, Sberbank, Discusses Reforms And Prospects In The Russian Banking Sector.(Interview)
The Banker ; Q: How do you see reform of the Russian banking sector and what is the structure of the sector today? A: Banking reform in Russia has been a disputed issue for several years with many different interests competing. There is a strategy, however, for developing the banking sector that was signed at
Supplement: Mongolia - Forward Thinking - Governor Of The Bank Of Mongolia, Mr O Chuluunbat, Speaks To The Banker About His High Expectations Of The Mongolian Economy And Banking Sector.
The Banker ; Q: The banking system in a democratic and free market Mongolia had a troubled beginning. How would you describe its health today? A: The banking sector has come through some very difficult times. Five years ago four commercial banks were bankrupt and public confidence in the system had disappeared.