Geographical determinants of Syrian foreign trade with neighboring countries in accordance with the gravity model

The objective of the present study is to determine the determinants of Syrian foreign trade according to the gravity model from a geographical point of view. The model estimates the effects of external market sizes, geographical distances between countries, GDP, the impact of cultural differences or their similarity, Syria's relative institutions in foreign trade, and on the basis of the results chart the future plan and the appropriate proposals to increase the potential places of Syrian exports.

Internal determinants analysis of Commercial banks profitability listed in Damascus security exchange during the crisis (An Applied Study)

This study aimed to analyze the Internal determinants of Commercial bank profitability listed in Damascus Security exchange during the current crisis in Syria, To achieve that, the researcher collected data on all the listed commercial banks ,which their number of eleven banks and for the period 2011 – 2015. Where the expression of profitability, which represents the dependent variable in the study by rate of return on assets. While the determinants profitability included , which represents independent variables , all of the ( Bank age , Bank size, capital ratio, direct credit facilities index, credit quality, management efficiency ,Non interest income , cost efficiency, Evaluation Differences in Exchange unearned , rate of Deposits at Banks and rate of Investment in securities ).

Determinants of Financial Structure Decision: Evidence from Syria Companies subject to the supervision of Syrian Commission on Financial Markets and Securities (2007 -2011)

The aim of this study is to explore the determinants of the capital structure in Joint Stock Companies that subject to the supervision of Syrian Commission on Financial Markets and Securities, focusing on the period (2007-2011). The research try to explore whether the decision of the firms concerning the financial leverage is in conformity with the patterns proclaimed in previous studies. The study summarized the relation between the accountancy indicators and financial structure of the Joint Stock Companies in Syria by using multi-regression analysis. The study included the following independent variables: size; age; profitability; volatility; liquidity; growth prospects; tangibility; ownership structure; and taxes. On the other hand, the leverage ratio represented the variable related to the company’s financial structure. The study concluded that the leverage ratio in the Syrian companies is about (48%). In addition, the study concluded a statistically significant positive relationship (at 5% significance level) between the financial structure of Syrian companies and all of the company's size; profitability; and ownership structure. The study also found that there is a significant negative relationship (at 5% significance level) between the financial structure of Syrian companies and all of the company's volatility; liquidity; and tangibility. Finally, no evidence has been provided by the study about the relationship between financial structure and all of the company's life; the expected growth; and the company's tax.

Determinants of Financial Structure Decision : Evidence from Syria Companies subject to the supervision of Syrian Commission on Financial Markets and Securities (2007 - 2011)

The aim of this study is to explore the determinants of the capital structure in Joint Stock Companies that subject to the supervision of Syrian Commission on Financial Markets and Securities, focusing on the period (2007-2011). The research try to explore whether the decision of the firms concerning the financial leverage is in conformity with the patterns proclaimed in previous studies. The study summarized the relation between the accountancy indicators and financial structure of the Joint Stock Companies in Syria by using multi-regression analysis. The study included the following independent variables: size; age; profitability; volatility; liquidity; growth prospects; tangibility; ownership structure; and taxes. On the other hand, the leverage ratio represented the variable related to the company’s financial structure. The study concluded that the leverage ratio in the Syrian companies is about (48%). In addition, the study concluded a statistically significant positive relationship (at 5% significance level) between the financial structure of Syrian companies and all of the company's size; profitability; and ownership structure. The study also found that there is a significant negative relationship (at 5% significance level) between the financial structure of Syrian companies and all of the company's volatility; liquidity; and tangibility. Finally, no evidence has been provided by the study about the relationship between financial structure and all of the company's life; the expected growth; and the company's tax.

Determinants of capital adequacy in Syrian private banks Empirical study

This study aims to recognize the determinants of capital adequacy in Syrian private banks listed in Damascus stock exchange. Through review of main theoretical and empirical research, six factors were chosen such as: credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, leverage risk, bank size and profitability. Analysis of data which was extracted from financial semi- annual reports of these banks was performed using multiple linear regression. The results showed inverse correlation between credit risk, interest rate risk and capital adequacy ratio. This study also confirms positive relationship between leverage risk and capital adequacy ratio. On the other hand, the size of the bank and its profitability does not seem to have essential role in determining capital adequacy ratio in Syrian private banks.

Determinants of Capital Adequacy and their Impact on Banking Hedging: An Applied Study of Syrian Private Banks

This study aims to identify the relation and the impact of capital adequacy determinants on the capital adequacy and banking hedging in the Syrian Arab republic. To achieve this, data were collected from two sources, which included bank's financial statement and disclosers (which represent the study sample), and Damascus Stock Exchange reports related to the period from 2007 to 2011.

Determinants of Bank Interest Rate Margins (Empirical study on the some commercial Bank in Syria)

This paper aimed to identify the determinants of bank net interest rate margins within the context of the Syrian banking industry. To achieve the objectives of the study the data has been collected from those commercial banks listed on the Damascus exchange stock (DES) during 2006-2010. The sample used in this study consists of a panel data set for sixe commercial banks. The empirical specification focuses on the reported net interest rate margin that is assumed to be a function of operation cost, owner's equity, loans-to-asset proxy, size factor, market share, growth rate, inflation factor, exchange rate. For testing purposes, panel data analysis is used by employing three alternative models to estimate the parameters of the model, the Pooled simple regression, the Fixed Effect Model and the Random Effect Model.