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Management ownership and the performance of Islamic microfinance institutions: a panel data analysis of Indonesian Islamic rural banks

Annisa Fithria, Mahfud Sholihin, Usman Arief, Arif Anindita · 2021 · International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management

Summary. This study examines how management ownership affects the performance of Islamic microfinance institutions in Indonesia, specifically rural Islamic banks (BPRS). Using quarterly data from 2011 to 2016, researchers found that ownership by sharia supervisory boards significantly improves profitability and efficiency, while board of directors ownership reduces financing risk. Board of commissioners ownership increases financing risk. These findings highlight the importance of sharia board involvement in improving Islamic microfinance institution performance.

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Fithria, A., Sholihin, M., Arief, U., & Anindita, A.. (2021). Management ownership and the performance of Islamic microfinance institutions: a panel data analysis of Indonesian Islamic rural banks. International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/imefm-05-2020-0257

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DOI
10.1108/imefm-05-2020-0257
Countries
Indonesia
Regions
Asia
Categories
funding, policy
Added
2026-04-28