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This thesis uses the paired sample t-test and nonparametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test to investigate whether there are significant differences in the operating capacity, profitability, growth rate, liquidity reserve ratio and capital adequacy ratio of acquiring banks before and after the financial institutions merger. Based on these tests, this thesis examines whether the financial institutions merger helps improve the overall operating performance of domestic banking industry. The empirical results show that the non-performing loans ratios of acquiring banks significantly decrease after the financial institutions merger. Moreover, the profitability and capital adequacy ratio of acquiring banks slightly increase after the financial institutions merger. Overall, the financial institutions merger has positive impact on operating performance of domestic banking industry.
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