...Hicham Sbai; Ines Kahloul; Jocelyn Grira Purpose This paper aims to examine the determinants of the dividend distribution policy in a banking setting. Design/methodology/approach Using a sample of 48 Islamic banks and 94 conventional banks from 15 Islamic countries over a period spanning from...

..., credit, liquidity and operational risk are found to be the most important risks facing both conventional and Islamic banks. Furthermore, the risk management practices are determined by the extent to which managers understand risk and risk management, efficient risk identification, risk assessment...

...Sania Khalid; Shehla Amjad Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the degree to which Islamic banks in Pakistan use risk management practices (RMPs) and techniques in dealing with different types of risk. Design/methodology/approach A standardized questionnaire is used which covers...