Shariah Governance Characteristics and Risk-Taking of Local and Foreign Islamic Banks in Malaysia: A Conceptual Model
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Purpose: In Malaysia, since the global financial crisis in 2007 and 2008, the low level of stability, excessive risk-taking and weak governance structure in the dual banking system has become essential for deliberation. The purpose of this research is to develop a conceptual model on the effect of Shariah governance characteristics on risk-taking between local and foreign of Islamic banks in Malaysia.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Based on prior review of indicators and findings, this research proposes a conceptual model of effective Shariah governance characteristics and its effect on risk-taking of Islamic banks. A self-develop of Shariah board index (SB-Index) based on SB size, education background, membership with IFSB and attendance in meeting. Insolvency risk, credit risk and liquidity risk are the proxy used for risk-taking measurement. The theory of stewardship and resource dependency theory are used as examples of the theories of corporate governance to support the conceptual framework suggested.
Findings: The Islamic banks in Malaysia are assumed to have effective Shariah governance and there will be low impact on risk-taking.
Implications/Originality/Value: The regulators of Islamic banks must prepare for the need to improve the current standards for corporate governance in Malaysia.
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