The Impact of Banking Sector Development on Capital Structure of Non-financial Sector Firms in Pakistan

  • Umar Farooq Pakistan Institute of development economics. Islamabad
  • Jaleel Ahmed Malik Department of management sciences, Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Pakistan
  • Lakhi Muhammad Department of management sciences, Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Pakistan
Keywords: Debt to Equity Ratio, Debt to Asset Ratio, Capital Adequacy Ratio, Return on Assets

Abstract

Objective: This study exemplifies how banking sector development influences capital structure of non-financial Sector firms. Methodology: In this study, deductive approach has been used and capital structure used as explained variable. Banking sector development used as explanatory variable and proxies by five key ratios. The six years data ranges from the year 2010 to 2015 used and fixed effect model applied for regression analysis. Findings: The statistical results indicate that first and 4th hypotheses partially accepted while second and third hypotheses fully rejected. The results of study recommend financing policy for finance mangers to consider banking sector development while deciding capital structure. Originality: This study may mark as first study in Pakistan which checks the regression among discussed variables and also the behavior of change.

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Published
2018-12-31
How to Cite
Farooq, U., Ahmed Malik, J., & Muhammad, L. (2018). The Impact of Banking Sector Development on Capital Structure of Non-financial Sector Firms in Pakistan. Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, 4(2), 177-188. https://doi.org/10.26710/jafee.v4i2.400