THE IMPACT OF FUNDING STRUCTURE ON EU BANKING SECTOR STABILITY

Marta Penczar1, Lech Kujawski2, Monika Liszewska3
1, 2, 3 University of Gdansk
Penczar, Marta; ORCID: 0000-0002-3564-1460 (University of Gdansk)
Kujawski, Lech; ORCID: 0000-0001-5738-1180 (University of Gdansk)
Liszewska, Monika; ORCID: 0000-0002-7714-602X (University of Gdansk)
The impact of funding structure on EU banking sector stability
Zeszyty Naukowe SGGW, Polityki Europejskie, Finanse i Marketing, 2020, vol., nr 24(73), s. 143-154

Słowa kluczowe

banking sector stability banking funding model funding structure

Key words

banking sector stability banking funding model funding structure

JEL Classification

G01 G21 G28

Streszczenie

In our paper, we analyse the impact of funding structure on banking sector stability in EU countries. Our findings show that after the global financial crisis (GFC) there are four main funding models in the EU banking sectors. We document that funding structure is an important factor influencing the banking sector stability. We report that there are also some other banking business model characteristics as well as macroeconomic indicators which have impact on banking sector risk.

Abstract

In our article, we analyze the impact of the funding structure on the banking sector stability in EU countries. Our findings show that after the GFC, there are four main funding models in EU banking sectors. We document that the funding structure is an important factor determining the stability of the banking sector. We point out that there are other features of the banking business model as well as macroeconomic indicators that influence the banking sectors risk.