Browsing Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM) by Subject "Financial"
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The effect of corporate governance on financial performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(School of Business, 2012-11)The study examined the Corporate Governance factors and Financial Performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study aimed at establishing the effects of corporate governance practices and policies on financial Performance ... -
The effect of financial leverage on profitabilty and risk of firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(School of Business, 2012-11)The objective of the study was to establish the effect of financial leverage on profitability and risk of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) for the periods 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2011. A casual ... -
The effect of interest rates on the financial performance of firms offering mortgages in Kenya
(School of Business, 2012-10)Mortgage is a long-term commitment that ties a prospective homeowner down to mortgage repayment for at least 20 years or transfer of a legal or equitable interest in a specific immovable property for the payment of debt. ... -
The effect of investment strategies on the financial performance of collective investment schemes in Kenya
(School of Business, 2012-08)The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of investment strategies on the financial performance of collective investment schemes in Kenya. The research questions therefore were; what are the preferred investment ... -
Financial Innovation and Its Effect on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2012-10)The purpose of the study was to assess the effect of financial innovation on commercial bank’s financial performance as the key players in the banking sector over a period of 4 years. Kenya’s financial sector has undergone ... -
The impact of Information Communication Technology development on financial performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(School of Business, 2012-10)Despite the potential benefits of ICT an e-commerce, there is debate about whether and how their adoption improves bank performance. This study used some relative measures such as return on assets to uncover impact of ... -
The impact of risk based audit on financial performance in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(School of Business, 2012-11)The financial performance requires appropriate risk based audit practices hence effective and efficient internal audit. For the purpose of this study the researcher sought to determine the impact of risk-based audit on ... -
Impact of the 2007 - 2009 World Financial Crisis on Share Price Behaviour at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2010-11)Numerous studies have been carried out to examine how stock prices respond to various occurances and events. The financial turmoil originating in the developed world in August 2007 spilled over to developing countries, and ... -
Relationship Between Working Capital Management Policies and Financial Performance: a Survey of Deposit Taking Mfis in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2012-10)Working capital management is the management of short term financing requirements of a firm. This includes maintaining optimum balance of working capital componentsreceivables, inventory, payables- and using the cash ... -
Strategies adopted by Non Governmental organizations to achieve financial sustainability in Kenya
(School of Business, 2012-11)Financial sustainability is a state in which an institution has a reasonable expectation of covering its costs for the foreseeable future through a combination of donor funding and locally generated income. The purpose of ...