This study investigated the effects of Credit Risk Management Controls (CRM) on profitability, measured by Return on Assets (ROA), at Stanbic Bank Zambia Plc, with particular emphasis on the moderating role of Loan Portfolio Quality (LPQ). Despite the increasing importance of credit risk...
Download PDF ↓This research study posits that uncertainty surrounding the future direction of monetary policy is a critical determinant of volatility in government securities. In particular, it emphasizes that fluctuations in the policy rate often used as the primary instrument of monetary authorities play a...
Download PDF ↓Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is commonly viewed as an important contributor to export growth in host countries. It promotes human capital development by improving worker’s skills as well as managerial and technical expertise, thereby increasing productivity and efficiency. These improvements...
Download PDF ↓Monetary policy, including high-interest rates and tight credit conditions, significantly constrains financing for hardware store SMEs in Kabwata, leading to high financing costs and limited growth, while poor record-keeping and lack of collateral further exacerbate credit access challenges....
Download PDF ↓This study examined the impact of corporate governance practices on the financial performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Lusaka District, Zambia. The research focused on three key governance variables, namely board composition, transparency practices, and risk management, and how...
Download PDF ↓The rapid expansion of digital financial technologies has transformed credit access through Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending platforms, which directly connect borrowers and investors. In Zambia, where 30.6% of adults remain financially excluded, platforms such as PremierCredit and Lupiya are expanding...