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Determinants Of Financial Distress In Large Financial Institutions: Evidence From U.S. Bank Holding Companies

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  • Zhichao Zhang
  • Li Xie
  • Xiangyun Lu
  • Zhuang Zhang

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type="main" xml:id="coep12105-abs-0001"> We investigate determinants of financial distress in large financial institutions based on the Distance-to-Default and Z-Scores measures. Using data of U.S. bank holding companies (BHCs), we find that the housing price index is a consistently significant factor across all BHCs and the non-performing loan ratio is the most powerful indicator for financial distress. Short-term wholesale funding is also a reliable default risk indicator. We additionally find that all the three regulatory capital requirements are very important for controlling default risk, particularly in the post-crisis period. (JEL C53, G14, G21, G28)

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  • Zhichao Zhang & Li Xie & Xiangyun Lu & Zhuang Zhang, 2016. "Determinants Of Financial Distress In Large Financial Institutions: Evidence From U.S. Bank Holding Companies," Contemporary Economic Policy, Western Economic Association International, vol. 34(2), pages 250-267, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:coecpo:v:34:y:2016:i:2:p:250-267
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    JEL classification:

    • C53 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Forecasting and Prediction Models; Simulation Methods
    • G14 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Information and Market Efficiency; Event Studies; Insider Trading
    • G21 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Micro Finance Institutions; Mortgages
    • G28 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Government Policy and Regulation

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